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Trade with Portuguese in the Kingdom of Benin

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance and factors influencing trade between the Kingdom of Benin and the Portuguese, encouraging students to analyze and evaluate the importance of different factors.

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#History
#History
#Kingdom of Benin
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Trade with Portuguese
#Categorize the political, social, economic, and religious factors affecting Benin's trade with Portugal
#Compare the importance of different factors influencing trade
#Explain and justify their rankings with evidence

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Trade with Portuguese in the Kingdom of Benin

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Introduction to Benin's Trade with Portugal

The Kingdom of Benin, located in present-day Nigeria, engaged in trade with Portuguese explorers from the late 15th century. This trade involved the exchange of goods such as ivory, pepper, and gold for European items like beads, firearms, and textiles. The interaction significantly influenced Benin’s political structure, social hierarchy, and religious practices.

Source A: Portuguese Account of Benin

'The king of Benin is a powerful ruler, and his court is rich with treasures and people who serve him. The Portuguese trade has brought many new items and knowledge to Benin, strengthening its wealth and influence.' Provenance: Account written by a Portuguese trader, 16th century.

1.
Categorize the factors that influenced trade between Benin and Portugal into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. List at least one example for each from the source and your own knowledge.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of economic and political factors in Benin's trade with Portugal. Which was more important, and why?
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how religious beliefs might have influenced Benin's trade with Portugal.
[3 marks]
4.
Explain why the political stability of Benin was crucial for its trade with Portugal.
[4 marks]
5.
Rank the following factors in order of importance in influencing the success of Benin's trade with Portugal: Economic, Political, Social, Religious. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the impact of Portuguese influence on Benin's religious practices before and after contact.
[4 marks]
7.
Analyse how the trade with Portugal affected Benin’s political structure.
[6 marks]
8.
Explain the significance of trade between Benin and Portugal in the context of world history.
[6 marks]

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