Colonial history and legacy of Nigeria
I can describe how colonisation shaped Nigeria's modern-day borders, economy, and society.
- Year 8
Colonial history and legacy of Nigeria
I can describe how colonisation shaped Nigeria's modern-day borders, economy, and society.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Nigeria was an important centre for the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
- The region of modern-day Nigeria was colonised by Britain in the 1800s.
- Natural resources such as oil were exploited by colonisers.
- After independence in 1960, Nigeria has faced political instability and conflict.
- Colonial legacies still shape Nigeria's economy and society.
Keywords
Borders - the dividing lines between two countries
Legacies - something handed down or passed on from one generation to another
Enslaved people - people taken against their will and forced to work for no pay, to obey commands and allowed no freedom
Colonies - countries or areas that are controlled by another country and have people living there from the controlling country
Democracy - where people have a say in how the government of a country is run, usually by voting in elections
Common misconception
That countries are always the same shape and size, with the same borders and the same name throughout their history and that these aspects will never change.
History has shown that in many countries borders move, countries expand or shrink and the name of any given country is not fixed and permanent. These things are often the result of conflict or warfare which causes significant political change.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is Nigeria’s most significant export?
Q2.Which of these describes a challenge Nigeria faces?
Q3.Which city is Nigeria’s commercial hub?
Q4.Nigeria is part of which continent?
Q5.Which sector employs most people in Nigeria?
Q6.Why is Nigeria described as a regional power?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
