The Rise of the Oyo Empire in West Africa
  • 1. What was the primary economic activity of the Oyo Empire?
A) Mining
B) Fishing
C) Trade
D) Farming
  • 2. What type of government did the Oyo Empire have?
A) Democracy
B) Theocracy
C) Republic
D) Monarchy
  • 3. The Oyo Empire primarily expanded into which region?
A) Nigeria
B) Senegal
C) Mali
D) Ghana
  • 4. In the Oyo Empire, who were the 'Oyo Mesi'?
A) Farmers
B) Merchants
C) Warriors
D) Council of chiefs
  • 5. What led to the decline of the Oyo Empire?
A) Natural disasters
B) Internal conflicts
C) Invasion by Europeans
D) Famine
  • 6. The Oyo Empire was located in which part of West Africa?
A) Southeastern
B) Northeastern
C) Southwestern
D) Central
  • 7. Which city served as the capital of the Oyo Empire?
A) Lagos
B) Oyo-Ile
C) Ibadan
D) Ilorin
  • 8. During which century did the Oyo Empire reach its peak?
A) 15th century
B) 16th century
C) 20th century
D) 18th century
  • 9. What system of agriculture was common in the Oyo Empire?
A) Hydroponics
B) Terrace farming
C) Shifting agriculture
D) Agribusiness
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