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Trade with the Portuguese in the Kingdom of Benin

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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A source analysis worksheet examining the nature of trade between the Kingdom of Benin and Portuguese traders.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Kingdom of Benin
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Trade with Portuguese
#Explain the nature of trade between Benin and Portugal
#Compare different perspectives on Benin's trade relations
#Analyse the reliability of primary sources

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Trade with the Portuguese in the Kingdom of Benin

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: Trade Relations between Benin and Portugal

Source A: Report from a Portuguese Trader

"The Kingdom of Benin has shown great interest in trading with us Europeans. They exchange their gold, ivory, and slaves for our cloth, firearms, and metal goods. The king is very eager to expand trade, and many of his officials are keen to develop relationships that benefit both sides. The people of Benin are skilled in crafts, and their markets are lively and well-organized. We have established a good trading port at Benin, which has brought wealth and prosperity to their kingdom. However, some elder chiefs are cautious about too much dependence on foreign goods, fearing it may erode their traditional ways." Provenance: A Portuguese trader, 1500s, report on trade activities.

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Questions

1.
What does Source A say about the goods exchanged between Benin and Portugal? (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of this source. Why do you think it was written? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare what Source A says about Benin’s attitude towards trade with what you know about its impact on traditional culture. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline how reliable you think Source A is for understanding the trade relations of Benin. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse the impact of Portuguese trade on the Kingdom of Benin based on the source. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the perspective of the Portuguese trader in Source A with what you know about the possible disadvantages of trade for Benin. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline how the source helps us understand the relationship between Benin and Portugal. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
What can historians learn from sources like this about the history of Benin and Portugal? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
9.
Why is it important to consider the provenance of this source when studying Benin's trade history? (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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