The Kingdoms and Empires of Oyo and Dahomey 1608–c.1800: OCR A‑Level History questions
Every OCR A-Level History exam question on The Kingdoms and Empires of Oyo and Dahomey 1608–c.1800, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 6 questions on The Kingdoms and Empires of Oyo and Dahomey 1608–c.1800, as a list
- June 2025, Y209, Q1(b) (20 marks): Assess the impact of religion on the politics and society of Oyo in the period from 1608 to c.1800.
- June 2024, Y209, Q2(b) (20 marks): How similar were the economies of Oyo and Dahomey?
- June 2023, Y209, Q1(b) (20 marks): Assess the importance of the role of the Alafin/King in Oyo and Dahomey. OR
- June 2023, Y209, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following contributed more to the rise of Oyo and Dahomey? (i) Military factors (ii) Individual rulers Explain your answer with reference to both (
- June 2022, Y209, Q1(b) (20 marks): ‘Political divisions were the main cause of the decline of Oyo.’ How far do you agree? OR
- November 2021, Y209, Q1(b) (20 marks): ‘Internal developments were more important than the influence of Europeans in the decline of Oyo and Dahomey by c.1800.’ How far do you agree? OR
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