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