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The Benin wove cotton.

Benin

The Edo civilisation, often referred to as the Benin Empire, is one of the topics looked at in KS2 history. The Edo people were some of the first in sub-Saharan Africa to trade with Europeans.

The Benin Empire refers to the Edo people of Africa, rather than the modern state of Benin - also in Africa, though not related to the Edo civilisation. The Empire lasted from 1440 to 1897 when it was conquered by the British Empire. The Benin people traded with Europeans from the 15th Century when they came into contact with Portuguese explorers. This trade continued for hundreds of years and a lot of what we know comes from European accounts. They traded tropical products such as ivory, peppers and palm oil which were rare in Europe.

How much do you know about the Edo civilisation? Find out by playing our quiz.

1.
What language did the Benin learn to write and read?
English
Dutch
Portuguese
French
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to visit Benin and the two Empires began to trade with one another
2.
When did British merchant ships begin to arrive off the coast?
14th century
15th century
16th century
17th century
The Dutch and the Portuguese were also trading with the Benin
3.
Who ruled the Benin?
King
Prime Minister
Dictator
President
There were 24 kings of Benin between 1440 and 1897
4.
When did the British destroy the Benin Royal Palace?
1697
1797
1897
1997
Many of the treasures removed from the palace were put in European museums
5.
Which of these was NOT traded by the Benin?
Slaves
Tea
Pepper
Ivory
Tea grew mostly in Asian countries like India and China
6.
What was the name of Benin kings?
Odin
Oba
Edo
Adolo
Oba is the word for king in the Yoruba language
7.
Which metal did the Benin make plaques from?
Silver
Gold
Brass
Copper
They also made plaques from iron and ivory
8.
What was the capital city of Benin called, before its name was changed to Benin City?
Edo
Lagos
Kano
Kaduna
The people, the language and the capital city were all called Edo
9.
What type of cloth did the Benin weave?
Wool
Linen
Nylon
Cotton
This cotton was one of the items traded by the Benin Empire
10.
Where did the Benin live?
Iran
Nigeria
Chile
Australia
The Benin Empire had Benin City, in the south of modern-day Nigeria, as its capital
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Kingdom of Benin

Author:  Amanda Swift

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