The Kingdom of Benin Quiz

What was the Oba thought to be?

• A merchant

• A god

• A craftsman

• A farmer

Who helped the Oba run his kingdom?

• European merchants

• Craftsmen

• Chiefs and officials

• Farmers

How many classes of chiefs were there?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which chiefs worked closely with the Oba?

• Town chiefs

• Palace chiefs

• European merchants

• King makers

Where did palace chiefs come from?

• Ordinary families

• Rich families

• European families

• Merchant families

What was the role of town chiefs?

• Enforce justice at the palace

• Organise craft workers

• Run the villages and govern ordinary people

• Make agreements with European merchants

What decisions did the Oba and the chiefs make together?

• Craft designs

• War, taxes, and important ceremonies

• European trade routes

• Farming techniques

In what year did a Portuguese ship’s captain write about Benin City?

• 1591

• 1691

• 1791

• 1891

According to the Portuguese captain, how did the size of Benin City compare to Lisbon?

• Smaller than Lisbon

• The same size as Lisbon

• Larger than Lisbon

• Unknown

How did the streets of Benin City appear according to the captain?

• Curved and narrow

• Straight and as far as the eye can see

• Short and winding

• Hidden and secretive