West Africa - Forest Region - Kingdom of Benin

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Oba

King, or divine status

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Benin shared cultural ties with which group of people

The Yoruba

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What is the capital of Benin

Benin City

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Important facts about Benin City to European visitors

The city was sophisticated, and there were no beggars on the streets

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What did Benin trade for

Guns and gunpowder - Later on war captives were traded then as the kingdom began to fall their own people were also traded

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Where were Igboland societies located in regard to Benin

To the east

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What were Igboland societies like

They where stateless and elders provided guidance or leadership