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