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Y5’S BENIN PPT yay!
Introduction to BeninSlide2
OBOKHIAN (WELCOME)
This term we have been learning all about
Benin. All of the work you are about to see is written by and stars year 5.Now we hope you enjoy!Slide3
TimelineSlide4
Warrior researchSlide5
Benin Traditional masksSlide6
SCULPTURESSlide7
Where is Benin?
This is
not where the Benin empire wasThis is where the Benin empire wasSlide8Slide9Slide10
Who were the people of Benin?
The people of Benin were the Edo people from West Africa. They spoke the Edo language. Slide11
There are no written records to document Benin’s early history. Many stories are traditional and mythical ones that involve magic and gods. Slide12
It started of as a small kingdom then soon became very powerful and started trading with the Europeans. The Empire of Benin survived for just under 1000 years.Slide13
In AD 900 The Vikings were invading Britain
In 1066 England was conquered by the French
In 1415 Henry V defeated the FrenchHenry 8th died in 1547BENIN EMPIREslavery was abolished in 1807… …and still the Benin empire continued!Slide14
Benin Obas
Here is some information about Benin
Obas.They were the kings of BeninThey owned lots of land and goldThey were loads of servants and farmers that worked for themThey wore expensive clothes and jewellery.They had very powerful armies and had a very big empire.Slide15
The Facts
Who –
A rich village vs. a poor village. Poor Village – Zane, Pamusa, KayonRich Village – Millo, Bradley, BixWhy – The Poor village is trying to get gold.When – 1376 AD.Slide16Slide17
An Ode to the
ObasSlide18
TRADESlide19
Who traded with Benin?Lots of countries traded with B
enin such as England and Portugal. Slide20
Trade = battle
Trade was a very fair but it actually led to Benin’s destruction. Apparently a British soldier stole something and it meant war.Slide21
World of tradeSlide22
Benin traded…Elephant tusks (
Ivory)SlavesWeaponsFoodWoodMaterialsClothes
Jewelry RubberSlide23
Benin received… Guns (weapons)Armor
FoodBrassSlide24Slide25
Slavery in Benin
Welcome to our slavery in Benin sketch.
It is a debate about if slavery is illegal in a court room. Slide26
Did you know?
Benin sold 3000 slaves a year to the
europeans.Neighbouring territories were often sold as slaves to the portuguese traders.Benin sold slaves to make a lot of money and to make their land more powerful.Slide27
Now we are going to act out a courtroom sceneBy the way we made it ourselves.
Now sit back and enjoy!By: Betty, Renee, Sienna and
deavian.Slide28Slide29
what is Benin
Famous for?Slide30
How Long Did Benin Last?
One of the reasons reason that Benin is so famous is how long it lasted for. It lasted nearly 1000 years!Slide31
The Oba
The Oba was the king of Benin. The most famous and the greatest Oba was Oba
Ewuare the Great 1440AD-1473AD.And his son won 52 battles .... when he was the Oba! Slide32
Art
Benin's artwork was great. They could do many types of art like masks
, animals and statues. Most of their artworks were made of brass.Slide33
Here are more artworks from BeninSlide34Slide35Slide36Slide37Slide38
War Benin was really powerful when it comes to war. And when they traded for guns that’s when their army got extreme and they won hundreds of battles… literally!Slide39
This part was by J
oelSlide40
The Igue FestivalSlide41
How did trade lead to war?Slide42
By 1897, Britain needed lots of rubber from Benin, but they didn’t want to pay for it.
Benin wanted to stop trading, because they were worried that the British army was getting too strong.
Britain said they wanted to trade, but they actually wanted complete control of Benin. Slide43
Why was Benin destroyed in 1897?
1,200 British soldiers attacked Benin in revenge for losing a battle against the Benin army.Slide44
Why was Benin destroyed in 1897?
British troops captured, burned, and looted Benin City, bringing to an end the west African Kingdom of Benin.
As a result much of the country's art, including the Benin Bronzes, was either destroyed or stolen.Slide45Slide46
6 MONTHS LATER….Slide47