Kingdom of Benin Flashcards
What country does Benin border?
Nigeria
Where is the kingdom of Benin?
in Nigeria
Who did Benin have trade routes with? What did it mean for Benin?
- Africa
- Europe
- Arabia
Benin were a wealthy country, rich in resources and money
When was Oba Eweka crowned the first Oba?
c. 1200
When did Coppercasters request help with the development of copper casting from the city of Ife
c. 1280
When did the Portuguese began trading with Benin?
1428
When did Oba Orhogbug expand the borders of Benin to Lagos?
c. 1550
When was the succession crisis in Benin? (when power began to decline)
1608
When did Britain seize Benin during the scramble for Africa?
1897
What are the Benin Bronzes?
- The are a group of elaborately decorated sculptures
- They were made to commemorate heads, animals and human figures
- They are items of royal regalia and personal ornaments
Who were the Benin Bronzes made by?
They were made by highly skilled guilds
Who were the Benin Bronzes made for?
Obas and Queen mothers
Why was Benin well developed?
- They had a stable hierarchy system
- They respected women
- They were rich from trading
- They had a wide range of food
Why was Benin rich?
Everyone was industrious
Describe the Transatlantic Slave trade
- It was very influential, it pressured many countries to participate although it was against their will
- It was also very unforgiving
