JSS 1 Nigerian History Flashcards: Location, Features and Significance of Igbo-Ukwu Civilisation

Question 1

Igbo-Ukwu archaeological sites are located in present-day ________ State.

Accepted Answer

Anambra

Question 2

The discoveries are named after the town of ________.

Accepted Answer

Igbo-Ukwu

Question 3

The first objects were discovered by Isaiah ________.

Accepted Answer

Anozie

Question 4

The accidental discovery occurred in ________.

Accepted Answer

1938

Question 5

Formal excavations were led by Thurstan ________.

Accepted Answer

Shaw

Question 6

Igbo-Ukwu finds date mainly to about the ninth century ________.

Accepted Answer

AD

Question 7

The civilisation is famous for intricate bronze and copper ________.

Accepted Answer

objects

Question 8

Many objects were produced with ________ casting.

Accepted Answer

lost-wax

Question 9

The Igbo-Ukwu site identified as a storehouse or shrine is ________.

Accepted Answer

Igbo-Isaiah

Question 10

Igbo Richard contained a richly furnished burial ________.

Accepted Answer

chamber

Question 11

Igbo Isaiah contained ritual and ceremonial ________.

Accepted Answer

objects

Question 12

Thousands of glass beads indicate long-distance ________.

Accepted Answer

trade

Question 13

Detailed insect and animal designs show exceptional artistic ________.

Accepted Answer

skill

Question 14

The bronzes demonstrate advanced metalworking in pre-colonial ________.

Accepted Answer

Nigeria

Question 15

The finds challenge claims that complex technology came only from ________.

Accepted Answer

outside

Question 16

Ritual vessels suggest organised religious and social ________.

Accepted Answer

institutions

Question 17

Copper and beads connected Igbo-Ukwu to wide exchange ________.

Accepted Answer

networks

Question 18

Archaeological context helps explain how an object was ________.

Accepted Answer

used

Question 19

Illegal removal of artefacts destroys scientific ________.

Accepted Answer

information

Question 20

Igbo-Ukwu is significant for African art, trade and technological ________.

Accepted Answer

history

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