Pre-colonial Nigeria
Ancient cultures, kingdoms, empires and city-states before colonial rule. A quick history warm-up.
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The Nok culture is famous for its:
- Terracotta sculptures
- Stone pyramids
- Bronze plaques
- Rock paintings
Igbo-Ukwu is famous for its:
- Stone walls
- Terracotta heads
- Gold coins
- Elaborate bronze castings from around the 9th to 10th century
Ancient Ife is famous for its:
- Pyramids
- Naturalistic bronze and terracotta heads
- Ivory masks
- Mud mosques
What was the title of the ruler of the Oyo Empire?
- Oba
- Alaafin
- Emir
- Mai
Which council in the Oyo Empire could check the power of the Alaafin?
- The Ogboni
- The Oyo Mesi
- The Ozo
- The Ekpe
What was the title of the ruler of the Benin Kingdom?
- Mai
- Oba
- Alaafin
- Sultan
Which Oba of Benin is famous for expanding the kingdom in the 15th century?
- Ozolua
- Ewuare the Great
- Akenzua
- Ovonramwen
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