Kingdom of Benin Quiz

Who founded the Kingdom of Benin?

• The ogisos

• The Edo people

• The Portuguese

• The British

Under which ruler did the Kingdom of Benin reach its greatest power and size?

• Oba Eweka

• Oba Ewuare the Great

• Oba of Ife

• Oba of Nigeria

What materials were the artists of the Benin Kingdom well known for working with?

• Gold, silver, and bronze

• Brass, wood, and ivory

• Stone, clay, and glass

• Copper, iron, and steel

What did the people of Benin do to express their devotion and loyalty to the obas?

• Participated in human sacrifices

• Built massive walls around the capital

• Engaged in lively trade with the Portuguese

• Carved ivory objects for European trade partners

What was a significant source of wealth for the Kingdom of Benin?

• Gold mining

• Salt trade

• Ivory carving

• West African slave trade

What led to the decline of the Kingdom of Benin in the 1800s?

• Civil wars and power struggles

• Foreign invasion by the Portuguese

• Loss of trade partners

• Natural disasters and epidemics

Which country invaded and burned Benin City in 1897?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• Britain

What happened to the Kingdom of Benin after the British invasion?

• It regained its power and independence

• It became part of British Nigeria

• It formed alliances with neighboring kingdoms

• It was divided into smaller city-states

What role does the oba serve in Benin City today?

• Ruler and king

• Government advisor

• Religious leader

• Military commander

What were the Benin Kingdom's trade partners interested in?

• Artwork, gold, ivory, and pepper

• Spices, textiles, and ceramics

• Timber, rubber, and diamonds

• Silk, tea, and porcelain