Access to European firearms

The initial interest of Obas in Portuguese firearms was linked to __________.

military collaboration and assistance requests.

The incident with Esgiie involved orders to seize Portuguese cannons in __________ or __________.

1513 or 1514.

By the 17th and 18th centuries, various hand-guns reached Benin, including __________, __________, and __________.

matchlock, wheel-lock, flintlock.

Firearm technology evolved significantly with __________ mechanisms enhancing effectiveness.

flintlock.

The introduction of firearms was crucial in __________ dynamics during warfare.

combat.

The Oba limited access to firearms to specific __________ leaders.

military.

The power of the Benin army was often attributed to their access to __________.

firearms.

Firearms shaped regional dominance and were indicative of military __________.

expansion.

Between 1600 and 1800, firearms were less commonly used for __________, indicating royal control.

hunting.

Royal control over military resources emphasized skill in handling __________.

weapons.

The disputes over authority and religious beliefs were linked to the incident with __________.

Esgiie.

The development of __________ firearms reached Benin in the 17th and 18th centuries.

European.

The __________ of firearms was seen as advantageous in warfare contexts.

introduction.

The restrictions imposed by the Oba on firearms affected the outcomes of __________.

battles.

Flintlock mechanisms were a significant __________ in firearm technology enhancement.

advancement.

Military collaboration with the Portuguese was initially sought by the __________.

Obas.