Which of the following was the main political system of the Yoruba before 1800? (A) Oyo Empire (B) Benin (C) Oyo town (D) Ibadan

Here are the answers to the questions:

1. The main political system of the Yoruba before 1800 was a monarchy.

   • A) Monarchy

2. The spiritual and political head of the Yoruba people is known as the Ooni of Ife.

   • C) Ooni

3. The most prominent Yoruba kingdom before 1800 was the Oyo Empire.

   • C) Oyo

4. The title of the king in the Oyo Empire was Alafin.

   • C) Alafin

5. The Oyo Mesi in Yoruba political structure served as kingmakers and advisers.

   • C) Kingmakers and advisers

6. While the direct lineage is debated, the Jukun are an ethnic group located in the general region where Nok culture flourished.

   • D) Jukun

7. Nok culture is particularly famous for its terracotta sculptures.

   • B) Terracotta sculptures

8. The New Yam Festival is a major Igbo festival that predates colonialism.

   • A) New Yam Festival

9. The Igbo traditional political structure before 1800 can best be described as a gerontocracy and acephalous society.

   • C) Gerontocracy and acephalous society

10. The Hausa city-states were known as the Hausa Bakwai.

    • D) Bakwai

11. The Hausa Bakwai are believed to be the original seven Hausa states.

    • C) The original seven Hausa states

12. Katsina was part of the Hausa Bakwai.

    • B) Katsina

13. The introduction of Islam into the Hausa states was largely through trade and scholarship.

    • C) Trade and scholarship

14. The Nupe minority group is known for its unique bronze art similar to that of Benin and Ife.

    • A) Nupe

15. Akwa Akpa (Old Calabar) was an ancient kingdom located in what is now Cross River State.

    • D) Akwa Akpa (Old Calabar)

16. Igbo-Ukwu is most associated with sophisticated bronze casting among the ancient Nigerian civilizations listed.

    • C) Igbo-Ukwu