Kingdom of Benin

When did Benin begin?

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Where was Benin?

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What is the area of Africa where Benin was known as now?

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What were the first settlers of Benin called?

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What were the rulers of Benin known as?

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How many years was the Kingdom of Benin successful for?

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When did the Kingdom of Benin end?

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Why did the Kingdom of Benin end?

• Oba died

• The British Army invaded and declared Benin part of the British Empire

• The Roman Army invaded and declared Benin part of the Roman Empire

• The people organised a revolution and killed the Oba before taking power themselves.

Why did Benin become less successful?

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What was the first kingdom of Benin called?

• Igodomigodo

• Benin City

• Edo

• Oba