Question

Which of the following best describes the kingdom of Benin?


A.
It was an Islamic empire that invaded neighboring Mali.


B.
Its people were fierce warriors, clever traders, and skilled brassmakers.


C.
Its capital was Timbuktu, a great center of medieval scholarship.


D.
It was an inland kingdom in the Sahara that had little contact with Europeans.

Answer 1

Benin Empire
The Benin Empire was a pre-colonial empire located in what is now southern Nigeria. Its capital was Edo, now known as Benin City, Edo. It should not be confused with the modern-day country called Benin, formerly called Dahomey. Wikipedia
Capital: Benin City
Founded: 1440
Date dissolved: 1897
Historical era: Early modern period

Answer 2

The Benin Empire was a pre-colonial empire located in what is now southern Nigeria. Its capital was Edo, now known as Benin City, Edo. It should not be confused with the modern-day country called Benin, formerly called Dahomey. The Benin Empire was "one of the oldest and most highly developed states in the coastal hinterland of West Africa, dating perhaps to the eleventh century CE",[2] until it was annexed by the British Empire in 1897. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin_Empire