Benin Kingdom Quiz

Over 1,000 years ago, which people created the Benin Kingdom by clearing trees and combining their settlements?

• The Ogiso dynasty

• The Edo people

• The people of Ife Kingdom

• The Europeans

Where was the Benin Kingdom located?

• In the modern-day country of Benin

• Next to Nigeria to the west

• In what is now Nigeria

• In Europe

Who was dethroned by the dissatisfied Edo people in the 13th century?

• Prince Oranmiyan

• The Ogiso dynasty

• Eweka, the first Oba of the Benin Kingdom

• The ruler of the Ife Kingdom

Who became the first Oba (king) of the Benin Kingdom?

• The leader of the Ogiso dynasty

• The modern-day ruler of Benin

• Eweka, the son of Prince Oranmiyan

• The ruler of the Ife Kingdom

How did the Benin Kingdom become powerful and wealthy?

• Through the discovery of oil

• By conquering the modern-day country of Benin

• Through trade with Europe

• By forming an alliance with the Ife Kingdom

What does the image of Benin tell you about life during this civilization?

• The civilization had advanced agricultural techniques.

• The civilization was skilled in urban planning and fortification.

• The civilization relied primarily on sea trade.

• The civilization had no form of organized society.

What term is used to describe a large political structure, typically ruled by a single authority, and consisting of numerous territories and peoples?

• Kingdom

• Oba

• Empire

• Trade

What is the term for a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defense against attack?

• Kingdom

• Oba

• Empire

• Moat

Which term refers to the activity or process of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services between people or countries?

• Kingdom

• Oba

• Empire

• Trade

What is the term for a period in history marked by great achievements, prosperity, or enlightenment?

• Kingdom

• Oba

• Empire

• Golden Age