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