OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: African Kingdoms c.1400-c.1800: four case studies June 2025 question paper Y209

Which of the following was of greater importance in the rise of the Songhay Empire?

(i) The collapse of the Mali Empire

(ii) Military factors

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* Assess the impact of religion on the politics and society of Oyo in the period from 1608 to c.1800.

Which of the following was of greater importance in the decline of Benin?

(i) Changing patterns of trade

(ii) Succession crises

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* How important was the economy in the development of the Songhay Empire?