Nigeria’s Geography And Ethnic Groups

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Create a KWL chart Create a KWL chart about Nigeria.about Nigeria.

ObjectivesObjectives

TSW distinguish between TSW distinguish between various major ethnic groups various major ethnic groups in Nigeria.in Nigeria.

TSW identify basic features of TSW identify basic features of Nigerian geography.Nigerian geography.

Nigeria’s Nigeria’s Geography Geography and Ethnic and Ethnic

GroupsGroups

Northern NigeriaNorthern Nigeria

Main Cities: Kaduna, Kano, Main Cities: Kaduna, Kano, and Zariaand Zaria

Major Ethnic Group: Hausa-Major Ethnic Group: Hausa-FulaniFulani

Major Religion: IslamMajor Religion: Islam

QuestionQuestionWhat do these What do these buildings tell you about buildings tell you about Northern Nigeria’s past Northern Nigeria’s past and present?and present?

Southwestern NigeriaSouthwestern Nigeria

Main Cities: Lagos, Abeokuta, Main Cities: Lagos, Abeokuta, and Ibadanand Ibadan

Major Ethnic Group: YorubaMajor Ethnic Group: Yoruba Major Religions: Islam and Major Religions: Islam and

ChristianityChristianity

QuestionQuestionWhat are some of the What are some of the cultural features of cultural features of Southwestern Nigeria?Southwestern Nigeria?

Southeastern NigeriaSoutheastern NigeriaMajor Cities: Aba, Owerri, Major Cities: Aba, Owerri, Port HarcourtPort Harcourt

Major Ethnic Group: IgboMajor Ethnic Group: IgboMajor Religion: Major Religion: ChristianityChristianity

QuestionQuestion

What is the major What is the major industry of industry of southeastern Nigeria?southeastern Nigeria?