African Kingdoms Quiz

Who was the ruler of the Benin Kingdom?

• Alaafin

• Oba

• Emir

• Sultan

What was the capital of the Oyo Kingdom?

• Lagos

• Ife

• Oyo-Ile

• Kano

The Oyo Kingdom was known for its strong:

• Naval fleet

• Cavalry army

• Economic trade with Europe

• Artistic bronze sculptures

The Benin Kingdom is famous for which type of artwork?

• Pottery

• Wood carving

• Bronze sculptures

• Weaving

The council that advised the Alaafin of Oyo was called:

• Eweka

• Oyo Mesi

• Ogboni

• Edo Chiefs

The Kanem-Bornu Kingdom was ruled by the:

• Sayfawa Dynasty

• Edo Dynasty

• Nri Kingdom

• Oyo Mesi

The Golden Stool is a symbol of authority in which kingdom?

• Benin

• Kanem-Bornu

• Asante

• Oyo

The exchange of goods and services between individuals, communities, or nations is known as:

• Importation

• Production

• Trading

• Marketing

What was one of the main economic activities of the Kanem-Bornu Kingdom?

• Oil refining

• Trade in salt and horses

• Weaving textiles

• Timber production

What is the significance of Lucy’s skeleton?

• She was the first ruler of the Benin Kingdom.

• She was an important figure in the Asante Kingdom.

• Her discovery provided evidence of early human evolution.

• She was a famous queen of Kanem-Bornu.