The Genius of Benin Military Activities
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Webpage Contents
Expanding the Benin Empire
Being a Catholic of the Empire
Art Gallery
Here is a selection of helmets worn by the stylish Benin Warrior chiefs.
Produce an art gallery with title: Benin Army Helmets.
You may use any medium.
War dress material
Look at material of war dresses worn by each king and complete:
Oba Ewuare - made from hide and thick leather. Property: hard to penetrate.
Oba Ozolua - made from softer cured leather. Property: _____________
Oba Esigie made from _______________ Property: ________________
Oba Orhogbua made from ______________ Property: ______________
Expansion of the Empire
Warri Kingdom of the Benin Empire
Oba Ewuare the Great fought wars in all directions. He added to Benin Empire in all directions. He added the riverine areas to the Benin Empire. On Saturday 21st August 2021 A new King was crowned for the Warri Kingdom.
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Project
Research and find any other West African kingdom or traditional ruler whose throne was part of the Benin Empire. Present your evidence to prove this.
Exercise
Here is a tradition that has survived nearly 600 years in the Benin Empire.
On this weblink below are photographs of the stages a first born son in Igueben of the Benin Empire undergoes to get his position as leader of his family recognised in the laws and traditions of the Esan customs of the Benin Empire.
Edionwere and Edions of the Benin Empire Unmasked ---->
1]
In role as a supporter of the family write your dairy for the day.
2]
You are a recipient of the funds raised during this ceremony. Write a letter to the Edion and Edionweres through the Enoghie {local king} thanking them for their kindness to you and your family. Inform them how the money helped you and your family.
Being a Catholic of the Benin Empire
Task 1
Compare and contrast a Catholic Bishop with a Benin Chief apparel.
Use the photographs below.
Task 2
Consider this statement:
Oba Orhogbua Seminary Priest and Sailor King ruled Benin Empire from 1550 – 1578. Though a Christian king did not impose Christianity on the People. His ideology was religion should be separated from traditions. He practiced religious tolerance.
Visit this webpage : https://www.facebook.com/IguebenRoyalPalace
View the Facebook entry for 26 September 2021 below.
Question 1
Oba Orhobgua had great influence on the Benin Empire in their religious practice.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement. Discuss.
Oba Orhogbua succeeded in creating Roman Catholicism in the Benin Empire.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement. Discuss.
You may wish to use other evidence sources e.g. from Oba Esigie’s reign and other sources like the history and practices of the Holy Aruosa Cathedral in Benin City.
Question 2
The Catholic Church through the Portuguese helped to shape ideologies in the Benin Empire. Discuss.
View book on Amazon ----->
Webpage Contents
Expanding the Benin Empire
Being a Catholic of the Empire
Art Gallery
Here is a selection of helmets worn by the stylish Benin Warrior chiefs.
Produce an art gallery with title: Benin Army Helmets.
You may use any medium.
War dress material
Look at material of war dresses worn by each king and complete:
Oba Ewuare - made from hide and thick leather. Property: hard to penetrate.
Oba Ozolua - made from softer cured leather. Property: _____________
Oba Esigie made from _______________ Property: ________________
Oba Orhogbua made from ______________ Property: ______________
Expansion of the Empire
Warri Kingdom of the Benin Empire
Oba Ewuare the Great fought wars in all directions. He added to Benin Empire in all directions. He added the riverine areas to the Benin Empire. On Saturday 21st August 2021 A new King was crowned for the Warri Kingdom.
Read the full story here ----->
Project
Research and find any other West African kingdom or traditional ruler whose throne was part of the Benin Empire. Present your evidence to prove this.
Exercise
Here is a tradition that has survived nearly 600 years in the Benin Empire.
On this weblink below are photographs of the stages a first born son in Igueben of the Benin Empire undergoes to get his position as leader of his family recognised in the laws and traditions of the Esan customs of the Benin Empire.
Edionwere and Edions of the Benin Empire Unmasked ---->
1]
In role as a supporter of the family write your dairy for the day.
2]
You are a recipient of the funds raised during this ceremony. Write a letter to the Edion and Edionweres through the Enoghie {local king} thanking them for their kindness to you and your family. Inform them how the money helped you and your family.
Being a Catholic of the Benin Empire
Task 1
Compare and contrast a Catholic Bishop with a Benin Chief apparel.
Use the photographs below.
Task 2
Consider this statement:
Oba Orhogbua Seminary Priest and Sailor King ruled Benin Empire from 1550 – 1578. Though a Christian king did not impose Christianity on the People. His ideology was religion should be separated from traditions. He practiced religious tolerance.
Visit this webpage : https://www.facebook.com/IguebenRoyalPalace
View the Facebook entry for 26 September 2021 below.
Question 1
Oba Orhobgua had great influence on the Benin Empire in their religious practice.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement. Discuss.
Oba Orhogbua succeeded in creating Roman Catholicism in the Benin Empire.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement. Discuss.
You may wish to use other evidence sources e.g. from Oba Esigie’s reign and other sources like the history and practices of the Holy Aruosa Cathedral in Benin City.
Question 2
The Catholic Church through the Portuguese helped to shape ideologies in the Benin Empire. Discuss.
Catholic Bishop apparel Benin Chief Apparel
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Coronation of Ogiame Atuwase III of Warri on Saturday 21st August 2021
Coronation of Ogiame Atuwase III of Warri on Saturday 21st August 2021
Oba Ewuare II 40th Oba of Benin
Oba Ewuare II with two Palace Chiefs his body guards.
