Benin City

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/benin-city

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Benin City?Southern Nigeria, West Africa
2. How many people live in Benin City?Approximately 1.7 million people (2016 estimate)
3. What is the capital of Benin City?Benin City
4. How big is Benin City?Approximately 1,185 square kilometers
5. What is Benin City known for?Benin City is the capital of Edo State and one of Nigeria's biggest cities. It is a center of trade, culture, and government.
6. Why are the Benin Bronzes important?The Benin Bronzes are beautiful metal sculptures made by the old Kingdom of Benin. They show the art and daily life of that kingdom.

Urban Agglomeration: A large city and its surrounding suburbs that form a continuous built-up area.
Benin Bronzes: A collection of metal sculptures and artifacts from the historical Kingdom of Benin, highly prized for their artistic merit.
Tertiary Institutions: Educational establishments that provide higher education, such as universities and colleges.