Yoruba - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2012

Which of the following ensured the practice of democracy in the pre-colonial Yoruba political system?

A. Checks and balances
B. Fusion of power
C. Individual responsibility
D. The rule of law

Question 17:

• JAMB 2014

In the Old Oyo Empire, the Ajele

A. Was the one led by the army
B. Ensured the safety of all trade routes
C. Ensured good governance of the districts
D. Mobilised the army

Question 18:

• JAMB 2015

In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as

A. Oyo Mesi
B. Bales
C. Obas
D. Ogboni

Question 19:

• JAMB 2018

In the Oyo empire, the Alaafin was

A. An absolute monarch
B. Popularly elected
C. A constitutional monarch
D. Worshipped as a deity

Question 20:

• JAMB 2018

In the old OYO empire, the Ajele

A. Mobilized the army
B. Ensured good governance of the district
C. Was the head of the army
D. Ensured the safety of the trade routes