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