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