Ife
What was the capital of Ife?
Ile-Ife
Their king (Oba)
The British Museum
Tradition VS Modernity
What kind of sacrifice did Benin do that they don't today?
Human sacrifice
What was the wall of Benin made out of?
Clay and Iron
What 2 things was Ife known for
1. Being a Holy City
2. Its Art
Around how long did the kingdom of Benin last?
Roughly 700 years.
What was the king's compound surrounded by?
A large wall
Triple heritage
Why does triple heritage exist in Ife and Benin?
1.Indigenous people
2.Muslim Fulani
3. Christian missionaries
What is an example of art that the People of Ife were best known for?
Terracotta heads OR bronze pieces
Who was Ife believed to have been founded by?
The son of Oduduwa, a diety
What was Benin popular for?
The big red walls OR the metal and woodworking
What was the kind of government BOTH Ife and Benin used?
A theocratic monarchy
Tradition VS Modernity
What ethnic group lived in and still lives in Ife?
Which kingdom, Ife or Benin, was known for expertise in a variety of materials?
Benin (They used Bronze, wood, terra-catta, clay, etc.)
What did the people believe Ife was?
The birthplace of humanity OR a holy city
Brass, Wood, and Ivory
What trade did both kingdoms participate in?
The slave trade
Tradition VS Modernity
Although both Ife and Benin were theocratic monarchies, Benin became a ____ when it became a country
Multi-party Republic
How did the people of Benin honor the king?
By offering human sacrifices
What was the process for bronze casting that Ife used called?
cere-perdue
Who was the first king of the Kingdom of Benin?
The son of a prince from Ife
What was the city of Benin split up into
Compounds containing every kind of building
Tradition VS Modernity
Although modern Benin is its own country, what modern-day country was the kingdom located in?
Nigeria
What explorer helped in the burning of Benin?
note: Must say full name with honorifics and rank
Sir Admiral Reginald Hugh Spencer Bacon