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WorksheetsBenin Civilization Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
What do you think of the Benin Civilization? Write your thoughts here:
The People of Benin altogether were a (a) civilization.
The Oba requested artists from Benin to create a set of pieces that reflect Benin’s history and power. What were these called altogether?
Benin Sculptures
Benin Ivories
Benin Brasses
Benin Alloys
Benin Bronzes
Where was the Benin Kingdom situated?
Africa, Next to South Africa
Asia, Next to Sudan
Africa, Next to Nigeria
Africa, Next to the Republic
How many Benin Bronzes were there?
Approximately 170
3000 objects
100 items recovered
850 found
What year did the reign of The Benin kingdom began?
The year 1960
The year 900
The year 1940
The year 6060
The year 800
How did the Benin civilization begin?
The benin civilization began when it began
When the British empire built another city in Africa.
The people of Edo built a kingdom and their leader called it Igomigodo.
The people from nearby countries raided a certain land alongside nigeria.
Why were the Benin Bronzes considered special?
Because it was appreciated by the Oba himself
The artists received special gifts from him
It had gold and diamond carved with the extra metal alloys.
All pieces projected showed the achievements made by the Oba.
Why were they called Benin Bronzes?
Because the European people randomly suggested the name
Because it mostly consists of the metal Bronze.
Because it was special so they named it after a precious metal.
Because the color matches that of the original metal.
The leaders of the the first and early dynasty of Benin were called ________________, meaning _________________________
(a)
What do your see in this picture?
A team of three men
An Oba with his servants
An Oba with his accountants
a typical anonymous Benin Bronze
When did the invasion of Benin began?
9 February 1897
4 February 1897
24 February 1897
14 February 1897
Somewhere in the 18th century
When did the dynasties of the Ogisos ended?
12th century
13th century
15th century
11th century
Do you think that the Benin Civilizations were unique and successful?
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