b) Why did the empire collapse?

a) Describe the origins of Benin.

b) How was it organised as a state?

a) how was the external trade on the West coast of Africa organised during the 19^th century?

b) What led to the decline of this trade?

Explain the role played by Al-haji Umar in the spread of Islam in West Africa.

What was the contribution of the following Christian missionaries to West Africa:

a) Joseph Shanahan,

b) Samuel Ajayi Crowther./

a) How did George Maclean administer Southern Ghana?

b) What difficulties did he he meet?

Describe the social and economic developments in Nigeria up to 1945.

What role did the following parties play in the struggle for independence?

a) Rassemblement Democratic African (RDA)

b) Convention Peoples' Party (CPP)?