- 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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