Historical Sites in Nigeria: Benin

Where are the Benin people located?

• Edo State

• Lagos State

• Rivers State

• Kano State

Which language do the Benin people speak?

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• Hausa

• Edo

Who was the king of the Ogiso dynasty in Benin?

• Erinmwinde

• Eweka

• Oranmiyan

• Owodo

What was the main occupation of the Benin people?

• Hunting

• Agriculture

• Trading

• Fishing

Who is the overall owner of the land in Benin?

• The Eghaevbo n'ogbe

• The Oba

• The Eghaevbo n'ore

• The Uzama

Which industry is mentioned as one of the most important in Benin?

• Construction

• Palm oil production

• Mining

• Textile

What are Benin people specialized in?

• Pottery

• Woodwork

• Glasswork

• Leatherwork

What is the significance of Benin culture in Nigerian history?

• It was not recognized internationally

• It was only local

• It was used as a FESTAC symbol

• It had no significance

One of the following is a characteristic of Benin art.

• They are monochromatic

• They have protruding eyeballs

• They have small heads

• They are abstract

One of the following is a type of nobility in Benin.

• Military Chiefs

• Educational Chiefs

• Palace Chiefs

• Religious Chiefs