5 Questions
Who established the historical kingdom of Benin?
The Edo people of southern Nigeria founded Benin.
Who was the first king of Benin?
Eweka, who was the son of a prince from Ife.
Under which king did the kingdom of Benin reach its greatest power and size?
Oba Ewuare the Great.
What were the people of Benin known for in honoring their powerful obas?
Participating in rituals that expressed their devotion and loyalty, including human sacrifices.
What were the artists of the Benin Kingdom well known for working in?
Many materials, particularly brass, wood, and ivory.
Study Notes
The Kingdom of Benin
- The founder of the historical kingdom of Benin is Eweka I.
- Eweka I was the first king of Benin.
- Under the reign of Oba Ewuare, the kingdom of Benin reached its greatest power and size.
- The people of Benin honored their powerful obas by creating elaborate bronze heads.
- The artists of the Benin Kingdom were well known for working in bronze, producing intricate and detailed plaques, and carved elephant tusks.
Test your knowledge about the history and establishment of the Kingdom of Benin in West Africa with this quiz. Learn about the founding of the kingdom by the Edo people, the transition from the ogisos to the obas, and the early rulers such as Eweka.
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