Practice questions on Benin kingdom

What are the people of Benin also known as?

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• Hausa

• Edo

According to oral tradition, where did the Bini or Edo speaking people originate from?

• West Africa

• Middle East

• North America

• Europe

Who ruled the Benin Kingdom between AD 900-1300?

• Oba Ewuare

• Christian missionaries

• Ogiso dynasty

• British invaders

What characterized the rule of the Ogisos in Benin?

• Democratic governance

• Advanced technology

• Supernatural powers

• Religious tolerance

What factor contributed to the rise of the Benin Kingdom?

• Early contact with European traders

• A poorly defined succession system

• Existence of a capable army

• Inadequate geographical location