Benin Lesson 1

KEY QUESTIONS
What were the reasons for the rise of Benin?

  • CONTENT
    • The role of Oranmiyan
    • Connection with Ife-Ife
    • Role of Oba Ewuare
    • Trading relationship with Europe
    • Attitude towards the slave trade

METHODOLOGY
1. [YOUTUBE VIDEO NOT AVAILABLE] from 27.50
2. Interactive timeline showing key events in the rise of Benin

RESOURCES

Online:
E-Book: pp.37 – 39

Benin Presentation (PPT)

Lost Kingdoms of Africa Ep.4 [YOUTUBE Video]

British Museum Benin Student Worksheets

Book:

Oliver and Atmore: The African Middle Ages pp.150-153

HOMEWORK
None

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