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Y5 Benin Assessment

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name

Class

Date

What is your name?

4 lines

What class are you in?

Ash

Hornbeam

Rowan

Q1. Which letter labels Nigeria on this map of Africa?

Q2. What is this building a reconstruction of?

Benin Castle

The Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin

Presidential Palace of Nigeria

British Embassy of Benin

Q3. What are some of the key physical features of the former Benin Empire? Tick all that are true.

Near the Niger River

Temperate climate

Low lying land

Access to the coast

Mild weather

Q4. How did trade along the River Niger allow the kingdom of Benin to grow?

It was the 3rd largest river

Connected Benin to other large and rich empires

More people came to visit

You could sail ships on it

Q5. Why did the British Empire want to colonize Benin?

They wanted to live in parts of Africa

They wanted it's natural resources such as palm oil and rubber

Benin had a bigger empire than the British

They were at war with Benin

Q6. How did life improve for the Benin people under the leadership of the Oba?

The Oba was strong enough to protect them

Society became more organised and secure.

The Oba looked after everyone.

People became richer and healthier

Q7. Look at this artefact from Ancient Benin. How does it show us that the Obas lived a life of luxury?

The artefact is small and simple, indicating a modest lifestyle.

The artefact displays intricate carvings, elaborate designs, and the use of expensive materials like ivory and brass.

The artefact is plain and lacks any intricate designs or carvings.

The artefact is made of cheap materials like plastic and cardboard.

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Q8. This brass plaque shows the Oba, or King, of Benin and his attendants. Why do you think the Oba is shown to be much bigger than the other people?

The Oba is shown bigger because he is the youngest in the group.

The Oba is depicted larger to highlight his significance and God-like authority.

The artist made a mistake in the proportions of the figures.

The Oba is depicted larger to show he is physically stronger than the others.

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Q9. In 1897, a group of British officials tried to visit Benin. A group of warriors drove them back and several British men were killed. How did the British empire react to this defeat?

They left Benin and invaded neighbouring empires.

They became partners with the Oba of Benin.

They paid the Oba money as compensation.

They returned with 1000 soldiers and burnt Benin City to the ground.

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Q10. What does this artefact from Ancient Benin tell us about how Europeans were viewed in Africa?

It shows that Europeans were seen as invading soldiers

That Europeans had different features to that of the Benin people

The Europeans were strange and exotic

The Europeans had weapons

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Y5 Benin Assessment

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

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