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Multiple Choice

Why was Benin's location important for trade between Europeans and African kingdoms?

• It was close to the Atlantic coast and the River Niger, allowing control of trade routes.

• It was far from other kingdoms, making it isolated.

• It was located in the desert, making trade difficult.

• It had no access to water routes.

Open Ended

What historical significance do the actions of the Benin Kingdom, such as trading with Europeans and exchanging commodities instead of money, have for our understanding of global trade and cultural exchange?

Multiple Select

Which of the following groups or items were involved in the trade links with Benin?

• Cowrie shell

• Enslaved people

• Europeans

• Silk

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was used as a form of currency in trade between Benin and other regions?

• Cowrie shell

• Gold coins

• Paper money

• Salt blocks

Fill in the Blank

The Kingdom of Igdomigodo is also known as the Kingdom of ___.

Multiple Choice

During which period did the Benin Kingdom exist according to the timeline?

• 700,000 BCE – 2,500 BCE

• 900–1897 CE

• 1300 CE

• 1954–1965 CE

Open Ended

How did Benin's location next to the Atlantic Ocean and the River Niger influence its role in trade?

Open Ended

Explain the significance of enslaved people and Europeans in the context of Benin's trade links.

Multiple Choice

Which European country was the first to visit Benin and establish trade links?

• Portugal

• Britain

• France

• Netherlands

Open Ended

Why do you think Oba Ozolua was interested in trading with Europeans? Write your answer.

Multiple Select

What are some of the goods that Benin received from Europe through trade?

• Brass manilla bracelets

• Cowrie shells

• Guns

• Ivory

Multiple Select

Which of the following items were traded from Benin to Europe?

• Peppercorns

• Ivory

• Textiles

• Brass manilla bracelets

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The people of Benin traded ___ shells from Europe, which African rulers used as money.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items was NOT commonly traded between Europeans and the Benin Kingdom?

• Ivory

• Cowrie shells

• Peppercorns

• Textiles

Multiple Choice

Which of these items was used as money by Europeans during trade with Benin?

• Ivory

• Cowrie shells

• Peppercorns

• Gold bracelets

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the trade between Europeans and the Benin Kingdom are correct?

• Europeans sold firearms to Benin.

• Benin traded enslaved people to Europe.

• Cowrie shells were used as money by Europeans.

• Ivory from Benin was traded to Europeans.

Open Ended

Explain how the trading relationship with Europeans contributed to the Benin Kingdom's rise in power.

Fill in the Blank

The introduction of ___ to Benin from European traders in the seventeenth century assured victory on the battlefield.

Multiple Choice

What was one of the main reasons the Benin Kingdom became powerful in the seventeenth century?

• They developed advanced farming techniques.

• They traded with Europeans for firearms.

• They discovered gold mines.

• They built large ships for exploration.

Open Ended

Explain in your own words how the Benin Kingdom became powerful. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Open Ended

Reflecting on the Benin Kingdom's trade relations with the Portuguese, what do you think was the most significant impact of these interactions on Benin or on European-African relations?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT traded between Benin and the Europeans?

• Brass manilla bracelets

• Cowrie shells

• Spices from India

• Enslaved people