The greatest problem faced by the Old Oyo Empire in the early 19th century was the
Weakening of the central authority
Incursion of the jihadists
British encroachment into Yorubaland
Dominant influence of Bashorun Gaha
Correct answer is A
The other options are the effects of the selected answer.
A factor responsible for the growth of large towns among the Yoruba was the
Absence of conflict in the area
Concentration of Europeans in the area
Fertile nature of the soil in the area
High centralization of authority in the area
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Which of the following pioneered Christian missionary activities in Calabar?
Mary Slessor
William Baike
Thomas Freeman
Hope Waddell
Correct answer is A
Freeman pioneered Methodist missionary activity in Yoruba land; Baikie led the 1857 missionary expedition to
the North; Slessor worked together to abolish some negative traditional practices in Calabar.
The women who wielded political influence in Borno were
Magara, Magira and Gumsu
Gumsu, Daurama and Magira
Turunku, Magara and Gumsu
Daurama, Turunku and Kaugama
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The first Islamic movement in West Africa
An attempt to establish Fulani dominance
The last of the 19th century Jihads
The origin of the other Jihads in West Africa
Correct answer is D
The other Jihads wee offshoot of the Sokoto movement.