Summarising information about Ancient Benin. by Emma Butler https://padlet.com/ebutler2/2jrim81750h1yeut en-us 2023-10-14 07:15:17 UTC 2024-01-08 15:04:51 UTC hello@padlet.com What is the origin of the Ancient Benin people? ebutler2 https://padlet.com/ebutler2/2jrim81750h1yeut/wish/2752762211 ~ In 900, a group of people  (Edo) settled in the rainforest;~
~ Started as small families but grew;
~A powerful kingdom, Igodomigoda, was formed;]]> 2023-10-18 13:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ebutler2/2jrim81750h1yeut/wish/2752762211 Who were the Obas? ebutler2 https://padlet.com/ebutler2/2jrim81750h1yeut/wish/2759281515 ~ Ogisos were the rulers of the Edo Kingdom in the 1100s;
~ Lost control of their land;
~ Asked the King of Ife for help;
~ Sent his son Prince Oranmiyan to bring peace;
~ Eweka, Oranmiyan's son, became the first Oba;
~ Benin became rich;
~ Obas lived in splendid palaces.]]> 2023-10-23 15:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ebutler2/2jrim81750h1yeut/wish/2759281515 Which Religion did the people of Benin Follow? ebutler2 https://padlet.com/ebutler2/2jrim81750h1yeut/wish/2759284617 ~ Believed in many gods and spirits;
~ Religion was very important to daily lives;
~ Worshipped deities such as Osun and Olokun;
~ The Oba was considered the child of the Gods;
~ People built shrines and temples to honour the Gods.]]> 2023-10-23 15:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ebutler2/2jrim81750h1yeut/wish/2759284617 What was Childhood like in Benin? ebutler2 https://padlet.com/ebutler2/2jrim81750h1yeut/wish/2759290119 ~ Children played a vital role in society;
~ Seen as future leaders and learnt essential skills from elders;
~ Aprreticed to skilled craftsmen;
~ Learnt crafts susch as bronze casting, ivory carving and weaving;
~ Children were educated about the kingdom's history;
~ Important part of family life, competing chores and farming;
~ Ubringing emphasized respect for elders, discipline and a sense of community.]]> 2023-10-23 15:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ebutler2/2jrim81750h1yeut/wish/2759290119