Factors for the Rise of Benin

One crop grown in Benin

Beni Pepper

One resource in Benin:

Palm Oil

One product made in Benin

Cotton

Where were cities located?

Inland

What 4 trade routes was Benin located amongst?

Niger River
Kano to North Africa
Gold Coast
Slave Trade

How many Catholic Churches were in Edo by 1500?

3

When was the trade of male slaves banned?

1530

When was the ban on the trade of male slaves lifted?

1700

What currency did the Portuguese use to trade?

Copper manilas

Where did the Portuguese establish a trading port?

Gwaton

When did the Portuguese establish a trading port?

1490

How many Churches were there in Benin by 1500?

3

When was slavery banned?

1530

When did Oba Ewuare succeed the throne?

1440

What festival did Oba Ewuare create?

Ugie Erhe

Which Oba introduced the Benin Bronzes?

Oba Ewuare

Where did Oba Ewuare expand Benin into?

Igbo

How did Oba Ewuare centralise power?

Strengthened the role of civil servants

What were town chiefs called?

Ghabho N'ore

What were the roles of the Ghabho N'ore?

Collect taxes
Enforce laws

Which Oba rebuilt Benin City with moats?

Oba Ewuare

Who did Oba Ewuare establish the worship of?

Ogun