- 1. What is the capital city of the ancient Benin civilization?
A) Accra
B) Ibadan
C) Benin City
D) Lagos
- 2. Which kingdom did the ancient Benin civilization belong to?
A) Ashanti Kingdom
B) Benin Kingdom
C) Niger Kingdom
D) Ghana Kingdom
- 3. What is a notable material used in Benin art and sculpture?
A) Wood
B) Stone
C) Clay
D) Bronze
- 4. In which current country was the ancient Benin civilization located?
A) Ghana
B) Nigeria
C) Togo
D) Benin
- 5. The Benin walls, considered one of the largest man-made structures, were primarily built for what purpose?
A) Trade
B) Religion
C) Agriculture
D) Defense
- 6. Which European nation first made contact with the Benin Kingdom?
A) France
B) Spain
C) Britain
D) Portugal
- 7. The founding year of the Benin Kingdom is traditionally said to be around which year?
A) 1000
B) 1180
C) 1400
D) 1600
- 8. Which decade did the British sack Benin City?
A) 1890s
B) 1860s
C) 1870s
D) 1910s
- 9. Which important metal was sought after from the Benin Kingdom during trade?
A) Ivory
B) Aluminum
C) Steel
D) Silver
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