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