OLD OYO EMPIRE

What was the title of the supreme ruler of the Old Oyo Empire?

A. Alaafin

B. Oba

C. Emir

D. Sultan

• Alaafin

• Oba

• Emir

• Sultan

Which of the following best describes the political structure of the Old Oyo Empire?

• Federal system

• Centralised

• Decentralised

• Tribal confederation

Who governed the provinces within the Old Oyo Empire under the authority of the Alaafin?

• Oyomesi

• Emirs

• Chiefs

• Afobajes

What was the primary function of the Eso in the Old Oyo Empire?

• Religious leaders

• Professional soldiers

• Tax collectors

• Traders

How did provinces contribute to the central government of the Old Oyo Empire?

• Payment of tribute

• Military alliances

• Religious ceremonies

• Agricultural subsidies

Which of the following was a key aspect of the legal system in the Old Oyo Empire?

A. Common law

B. Sharia law

C. Customary laws

D. Civil law

Correct Answer: C. Customary laws

• Common law

• Sharia law

• Customary law

• Civil law

What was the primary economic activity that sustained the Old Oyo Empire?

A. Mining

B. Agriculture

C. Fishing

D. Trade

Correct Answer: B. Agriculture

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Trade

Which festival was celebrated annually to honor the ancestors and showcase cultural heritage in the Old Oyo Empire?

• Durbar festival

• New Yam festval and Egungun

• Igue festival

• Argungu fishing festival

What was the primary purpose of the Oyo Mesi in the political administration of the Old Oyo Empire?

• Judicial council

• B. Military council

• Economic council

• Religious council

Which of the following accurately describes the tribute system in the Old Oyo Empire?

A. Provinces paid tribute to neighboring empires.

B. Tribute was collected in the form of taxes on trade.

C. Tribute was paid to the Alaafin as a sign of loyalty and support.

D. Tribute was used to fund religious ceremonies.

Correct Answer: C. Tribute was paid to the Alaafin as a sign of loyalty and support.

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• Provinces paid tribute to neighboring empires.

• Tribute was collected in the form of taxes on trade.

• Tribute was paid to the Alaafin as a sign of loyalty and support.

• . Tribute was used to fund religious ceremonies.