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History Quiz - Benin (Questions)

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

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.

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Where did the Benin live?

[ ]	Iran
[ ]	Nigeria
[ ]	Chile
[ ]	Australia

When did British merchant ships begin to arrive off the coast?

[ ]	14th century
[ ]	15th century
[ ]	16th century
[ ]	17th century

Who ruled the Benin?

[ ]	King
[ ]	Prime Minister
[ ]	Dictator
[ ]	President

What was the name of Benin kings?

[ ]	Odin
[ ]	Oba
[ ]	Edo
[ ]	Adolo

Which metal did the Benin make plaques from?

[ ]	Silver
[ ]	Gold
[ ]	Brass
[ ]	Copper

Which of these was NOT traded by the Benin?

[ ]	Slaves
[ ]	Tea
[ ]	Pepper
[ ]	Ivory

What was the capital city of Benin called, before its name was changed to Benin City?

[ ]	Edo
[ ]	Lagos
[ ]	Kano
[ ]	Kaduna

What language did the Benin learn to write and read?

[ ]	English
[ ]	Dutch
[ ]	Portuguese
[ ]	French

When did the British destroy the Benin Royal Palace?

[ ]	1697
[ ]	1797
[ ]	1897
[ ]	1997

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What type of cloth did the Benin weave?

[ ]	Wool
[ ]	Linen
[ ]	Nylon
[ ]	Cotton

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History Quiz - Benin (Answers)

Where did the Benin live?

[ ]	Iran
[x]	Nigeria
[ ]	Chile
[ ]	Australia

The Benin Empire had Benin City, in the south of modern-day Nigeria, as its capital

When did British merchant ships begin to arrive off the coast?

[ ]	14th century
[x]	15th century
[ ]	16th century
[ ]	17th century

The Dutch and the Portuguese were also trading with the Benin

Who ruled the Benin?

[x]	King
[ ]	Prime Minister
[ ]	Dictator
[ ]	President

There were 24 kings of Benin between 1440 and 1897

What was the name of Benin kings?

[ ]	Odin
[x]	Oba
[ ]	Edo
[ ]	Adolo

Oba is the word for king in the Yoruba language

Which metal did the Benin make plaques from?

[ ]	Silver
[ ]	Gold
[x]	Brass
[ ]	Copper

They also made plaques from iron and ivory

Which of these was NOT traded by the Benin?

[ ]	Slaves
[x]	Tea
[ ]	Pepper
[ ]	Ivory

Tea grew mostly in Asian countries like India and China

What was the capital city of Benin called, before its name was changed to Benin City?

[x]	Edo
[ ]	Lagos
[ ]	Kano
[ ]	Kaduna

The people, the language and the capital city were all called Edo

What language did the Benin learn to write and read?

[ ]	English
[ ]	Dutch
[x]	Portuguese
[ ]	French

The Portuguese were the first Europeans to visit Benin and the two Empires began to trade with one another