history week 3&4 yr 8

What is Ile-Ife commonly referred to as?

• The city of Gold

• The City of Gods

• The City of Kings

• The City of Artisans

Which kingdom was known for its bronze plaques and ivory carvings?

• Oyo

• Sokoto

• Benin

• Ile-Ife

Who is considered a major archaeologist for Ile-Ife?

• Leo Frobenius

• David Livingstone

• Richard Leakey

• John Speke

The Benin Kingdom is located in which present-day Nigerian state?

• Lagos State

• Ogun State

• Edo State

• Osun State

Which material was NOT commonly used in Ile-Ife artifacts?

• Bronze

• Terracotta

• Glass

• Marble

The Oba of Benin was primarily known as:

• A merchant

• A military general

• A spiritual leader

• A centralized monarch

Ile-Ife is significant in the history of which ethnic group?

• Hausa

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• Edo

What event led to the widespread documentation of Benin artifacts?

• The Berlin Conference

• The 1897 British expedition

• The Nigerian Civil War

• 1. The establishment of the Oba's palace

Which of the following is a similarity between Ile-Ife and Benin?

• Both were centers of artistic excellence.

• Both were known for glass production

• Both had democratic governance systems.

• 1. Both were located in northern Nigeria.

The art of Ile-Ife is most notable for its _____

• Geometric designs

• Abstract paintings

• Wooden carvings

• Naturalistic terracotta and bronze heads