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