Kingdom of Benin Fact-Matching Game
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Temporal Tangle
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About This Challenge
The Kingdom of Benin was a powerful and wealthy empire in West Africa that flourished from the 13th to the 19th century. Let’s explore this rich history through a fact-matching game!
- Discover the intricate bronze sculptures and artifacts of the Benin Empire.
- Learn about the skilled craftsmanship and advanced metalworking techniques of the Benin people.
- Uncover the diplomatic and trade relationships that the Kingdom of Benin had with neighboring tribes and European powers.
Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!
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- The Kingdom of Benin was located in present-day Nigeria.
- Benin City was the capital of the Kingdom of Benin.
- The Kingdom of Benin was known for its impressive bronze artwork.
- The kingdom was established around the 11th century.
- The Oba, or king, of Benin was considered a divine ruler.
- Benin City was surrounded by defensive walls that were several miles long.
- The Kingdom of Benin was a major trading power in West Africa.
- The people of Benin were skilled artisans and craftsmen.
- The kingdom had a complex political system with various titles and offices.
- Benin City was known for its elaborate royal palaces.
- The kingdom had a highly organized military with specialized units.
- The Portuguese were the first Europeans to make contact with the Kingdom of Benin.
- The kingdom had a prosperous economy based on agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship.
- The Benin Bronzes are a collection of artworks looted by the British in 1897.
- The Kingdom of Benin had a strong cultural and religious identity.
- The kingdom declined in power and influence after the 16th century due to internal strife and external pressures.
- Benin City was sacked by British forces in 1897, leading to the end of the kingdom.
- The Kingdom of Benin was known for its skilled ivory carvers.
- The walls of Benin City were considered one of the largest earthworks in the world.
- The kingdom had a hierarchical society with a strict social order.