Military in Benin

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When did Benin first request military assistance from Portugal?

1514

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What weaponry did Oba Esigie want from Portugal?

Canon

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What did the Portuguese request Oba Esigie to do in return for a canon?

Convert to Christianity

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What did Oba Esigie order the army to do after Portugal refused to supply a canon?

Forcibly seize a Portuguese canon

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What was the size of Benin's standing army by the 17th century?

20,000

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Who led wars by the 16th Century?

iyase

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How many battles is Oba Ozolua said to have won?

200- Mythical number

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Which Oba built the Moat of Benin?

Oba Esigie

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What did Oba Esigie build?

Great Moat of Benin

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Which Oba died in a canoe accident?

Oba Ehengbuda

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What rule was created after the death of Oba Ehengbuda?

Obas could not lead armies into battle.