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Travel back to the Kingdom of Benin, a West African power with artists and rulers. Learn about its people and past in this KS2 History quiz.

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Fascinating Fact:

Benin is famous for its beautiful Benin Bronzes, metal plaques and sculptures showing kings, warriors, and animals.

In KS2 History, you learn about the Kingdom of Benin in West Africa. Pupils explore its powerful rulers, busy capital city, craft workers, and how the kingdom traded with other peoples.

Key Terms

Kingdom of Benin: A historic West African kingdom centred on the city of Benin, ruled by a king called the Oba.
Oba: The title given to the king of Benin, who was the political and religious leader of the kingdom.
Palace: The large royal home and court of the Oba, where important meetings, ceremonies, and festivals took place.

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What is the Kingdom of Benin in KS2 History?

In KS2 History, the Kingdom of Benin is studied as a West African kingdom known for its strong rulers, organised government, and skilled craftspeople who lived many centuries ago.

Where was the Kingdom of Benin located?

The Kingdom of Benin was in West Africa, in the area of modern southern Nigeria. Its power was centred on the city of Benin and the lands around it.

Why do we learn about Benin at primary school?

We learn about Benin to understand that powerful kingdoms existed in Africa with their own art, leaders, trade, and history, helping us see the past from more than one viewpoint.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Which metal did the Benin make plaques from?

Silver

Gold

Brass

Copper

They also made plaques from iron and ivory

2 .

What was the name of Benin kings?

Odin

Oba

Edo

Adolo

Oba is the word for king in the Yoruba language

3 .

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

4 .

Who ruled the Benin?

King

Prime Minister

Dictator

President

There were 24 kings of Benin between 1440 and 1897

5 .

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

6 .

Which of these was NOT traded by the Benin?

Slaves

Tea

Pepper

Ivory

Tea grew mostly in Asian countries like India and China

7 .

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

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 .

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

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Kingdom of Benin

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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