something handed down or passed on from one generation to another

people taken against their will and forced to work for no pay, to obey commands and allowed no freedom

countries or areas that are controlled by another country and have people living there from the controlling country

where people have a say in how the government of a country is run, usually by voting in elections

Colonial history and legacy of Nigeria

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about how the physical and human geography of Nigeria has led to its current status within the African continent. Pupils will learn about how people and places differ within Nigeria and how this affects development patterns across the country.

Nigeria: An African superpower?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Several different ethnic groups and kingdoms

Before colonial rule, Nigeria was made up of:

Which European country colonised Nigeria?

It created new borders that ignored local groups

How did colonisation change Nigeria’s borders?

Borders can be changed by history and power

Which statement best reflects what we’ve learned about borders?

What is Nigeria’s most significant export?

Which of these describes a challenge Nigeria faces?

Which city is Nigeria’s commercial hub?

Which sector employs most people in Nigeria?

Why is Nigeria described as a regional power?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Colonial history and legacy of Nigeria

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.