Benin Quiz Part 2: Kingdom of Dahomey, Vodun, and the Gate of No Return

How well do you know Benin? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Benin with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is the name of the royal palaces of the Kingdom of Dahomey, a UNESCO World Heritage site?

  • (A) Royal Palaces of Abomey
  • (B) Palaces of Gondar
  • (C) Palaces of the Kings of Kongo
  • (D) Palaces of the Ashanti

• 2. What is a "zemidjan"?

  • (A) A type of food
  • (B) A motorcycle taxi
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A traditional dance

• 3. The city of Ouidah is historically significant for its role in what?

  • (A) The gold trade
  • (B) The Atlantic slave trade
  • (C) The spice trade
  • (D) The silk trade

• 4. What is the "Gate of No Return"?

  • (A) A memorial arch in Ouidah dedicated to the victims of the slave trade
  • (B) The entrance to a national park
  • (C) A famous prison
  • (D) A natural rock formation

• 5. What is a common characteristic of Beninese art?

  • (A) Abstract paintings
  • (B) Bronze work and wooden masks
  • (C) Minimalist sculptures
  • (D) Landscape photography

• 6. What is the name of the large national park in the north of Benin, part of a larger trans-boundary UNESCO site?

  • (A) Pendjari National Park
  • (B) Kruger National Park
  • (C) Serengeti National Park
  • (D) Hwange National Park

• 7. What is a "griot"?

  • (A) A traditional West African storyteller and musician
  • (B) A type of clothing
  • (C) A religious leader
  • (D) A local chief

• 8. What is a common feature of the communication style in Benin?

  • (A) Very direct and to the point
  • (B) Indirect and polite
  • (C) Loud and argumentative
  • (D) Using few gestures

• 9. What is the most popular sport in Benin?

  • (A) Basketball
  • (B) Wrestling
  • (C) Football (Soccer)
  • (D) Athletics

• 10. What is a "boubou"?

  • (A) A type of hat
  • (B) A traditional flowing robe worn by men and women
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A spicy sauce