WorksheetsOyo Empire
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who was the head of the Oyo Empire and served as both a political and spiritual leader?
a)
The Aare-Ona-Kankanfo
b)
The Basorun
c)
The Alaafin
d)
The Oluwo
2.
Who was the head of the Oyomesi council and also known as the prime minister?
a)
The Alaafin
b)
The Aare-Ona-Kankanfo
c)
The Oluwo
d)
The Basorun
3.
What was the primary role of the Oyomesi in the Oyo Empire?
a)
To make and enforce laws
b)
To serve as the head of the empire
c)
To oversee religious ceremonies
d)
To lead the military
4.
How many high chiefs were part of the Oyomesi council in the Oyo Empire?
a)
Twelve
b)
Five
c)
Ten
d)
Seven
5.
Which organ of government in the Oyo Empire had the authority to check the excesses of the Alaafin?
a)
The Oyomesi
b)
The Ogboni
c)
The Eso
d)
The Aare-Ona-Kankanfo
6.
What was the primary role of the Ogboni in the Oyo Empire?
a)
Agriculture and trade
b)
Religious functions
c)
Military leadership
d)
Making and enforcing laws
7.
Who was the leader of the Ogboni in the Oyo Empire?
a)
The Alaafin
b)
The Aare-Ona-Kankanfo
c)
The Oluwo
d)
The Basorun
8.
Who was the head of the Eso in the Oyo Empire, serving as the field marshal or generalisimo?
a)
The Alaafin
b)
The Aare-Ona-Kankanfo
c)
The Basorun
d)
The Oluwo
9.
What was the salutation used for the Alaafin in the Oyo Empire, signifying his high status?
a)
Aare-Ona-Kankanfo
b)
Kabiyesi lgbakeji Orisa
c)
Basorun
d)
Oluwo
10.
What was the role of the Eso in the Oyo Empire?
a)
Political leadership
b)
Military leadership
c)
Religious leadership
d)
Economic leadership
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