KS2 History videos, quizzes and activities that will help students practise their Kingdom of Benin knowledge and skills. The kingdom of Benin began in the 900s. Learn about the kingdom, how …

Benin Kingdom was destroyed when British forces invaded in 1897. With few written sources, what we know about Benin Kingdom comes mostly from either artefacts and monuments that archaeologists have discovered or the rich heritage of oral tradition that still exists among the people of Nigeria today.

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The kingdom of Benin began in the 900s when the Edo people settled in the rainforests of West Africa. At first, they lived in small family groups, but gradually these groups developed into a ...

This lesson invites pupils to discover how the Kingdom of Benin was born when a group of rainforest villages joined together. Pupils will learn about some of the ways that the early kingdom protected itself so well and will research the famous Benin moat.

Daily life in the kingdom of Benin. Learn about everyday life in the ancient kingdom of Benin, which existed in Africa between 900 and 1897, in this KS2 History guide.

Discover the history of the Kingdom of Benin with your KS2 class using these fabulous resources, ranging from PowerPoints, timeline posters and story cards.

These history resources support KS2/KS3 learners using EAL to learn about the Kingdom of Benin. The resources include visuals showing important resources and materials used in the Benin Kingdom, graphic organisers to help learners understand the timeline of events in the rise and fall of the Kingdom and compare the Kingdom of Benin with other ...

Planning and resources for the KS2 topic 'Benin Kingdom'. Find lesson planning, books, info guides, resources, curriculum ideas, videos and more...

The Benin lessons and smart tasks are based on 6 motivating key questions, designed to bring out the central historical skills and concepts related to this topic, as well as ideas for a home study and assessment task.