Rise of Benin Kingdom: Key Factors & Changing Fortunes
Benin Kingdom's rise was influenced by early trade with Europeans and a ban on male slave sales. However, the kingdom faced a decline with the growth of the Atlantic slave trade. Explore the shifting dynamics through the reigns and events that shaped Benin's history.
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WHAT WERE THE REASONS FOR THE RISE OF BENIN?
SOME BACKGROUND Benin was one of the first kingdoms in the region of what is now Nigeria and Cameroon to have sustained contact with European traders By 1490, the Portuguese had established a trading post at Gwaton (Ughoton) They had ambassadors at the court of the Oba Benin s trade with Europeans was mainly textiles as the Obas barred the sale of male slaves
CHANGING FORTUNES OF BENIN As the Atlantic slave trade became more important after 1650, Benin s lack of involvement made their position weaker than their neighbours Decline set in before revitalisation under Oba Eresoyen towards 1750 By this time, slave trading had begun in the kingdom Watch Lost Kingdoms of Africa Ep.4 and make notes on the key points identified
HOMEWORK Take a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKG6Ei5 05GQ Use pp.38-39 of you e-book and any other resources to make an interactive timeline showing the reasons for the rise of Benin
