Yoruba History & Culture Quiz
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Question 1: Which ancient Yoruba city is considered the spiritual homeland of the Yoruba people?
Lagos
Ile-Ife
Ibadan
Abeokuta
Question 2: What is the traditional belief system of the Yoruba people called?
Ifa
Voodoo
Santeria
Juju
Question 3: Which Yoruba deity is known as the god of thunder and lightning?
Ogun
Obatala
Sango
Yemoja
Question 4: What was the main form of currency in ancient Yorubaland?
Cowrie shells
Gold coins
Iron bars
Silver pieces
Question 5: Which traditional Yoruba art form is known for its intricate beadwork?
Adire
Aso-oke
Adenla
Batik
Question 6: What was the name of the powerful Yoruba empire that dominated West Africa from the 14th to 19th century?
Benin Empire
Oyo Empire
Mali Empire
Ashanti Empire
Question 7: What is the traditional Yoruba system of naming twins?
Ibeji
Oriki
Amala
Egbe
Question 8: Which musical instrument is traditionally associated with Yoruba talking drums?
Bata
Dundun
Sekere
Gangan
Question 9: What is the traditional role of the Iyaloja in Yoruba society?
Queen mother
Head priestess
Market leader
Chief dancer
Question 10: What significant innovation did the Yoruba people contribute to agriculture?
Terrace farming
Irrigation systems
Crop rotation
Animal domestication
Question 11: Which traditional festival celebrates the new yam harvest?
Egungun
Odun Omo
Odun Ijesu
Gelede
Question 12: What is the significance of the number 16 in Yoruba culture?
Number of original kingdoms
Sacred number in Ifa divination
Days in traditional week
Royal family lineages
Question 13: What was the primary defense mechanism of ancient Yoruba cities?
Walls and moats
Mountain fortresses
Armed cavalry
River barriers
Question 14: What traditional title is given to the king's official praise singer?
Akewi
Arokin
Babalawo
Olori
Question 15: Which ancient Yoruba city was famous for its naturalistic bronze casting?
Oyo
Ife
Ijebu
Ondo