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