Quiz: How much do you know about Benin?

Benin is a spot on the map that is a place of powerful history and living culture. From the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey to being one of West Africa’s most stable democracies today, Benin carries a deep legacy.

Did you know it was one of the first African nations to transition peacefully from dictatorship to democracy in the 1990s? Or that over 42 ethnic groups call Benin home, each with its own languages and traditions? With Porto-Novo as the official capital and Cotonou as its economic hub, this country offers a lot to explore.

Now’s your chance to test your knowledge and uncover facts you’ve likely never heard before.

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Quiz: How much do you know about Benin?

 What was the former name of the Republic of Benin before 1975?

Togo

Ashanti

Biafra

Dahomey

What is the currency used in Benin?

Nigerian Naira

Benin Dollar

West African CFA Franc

Central African CFA Franc

Benin was part of which pre-colonial regional empire before French colonization?

Mali Empire

Kanem-Bornu Empire

Ashanti Empire

Oyo Empire

Benin shares its longest border with which country?

Nigeria

Niger

Togo

Burkina Faso

The Dahomey Kingdom, which existed in present-day Benin, was known for what unique military feature?

Naval warfare on Lake Nokoué

Iron-armored elephants

Use of poison-tipped arrows

An elite all-female military regiment

What is the official language of Benin?

Hausa

Yoruba

Fon

French

 What is the capital city of Benin?

Cotonou

Abomey

Porto-Novo

Parakou

What major annual festival in Benin celebrates the nation’s Vodun heritage?

Heritage Carnival

National Spirits Festival

Voodoo Festival in Ouidah

Dahomey Day

Benin is often considered the birthplace of which religion?

Rastafarianism

Zoroastrianism

Voodoo (Vodun)

Santería

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Benin is famous for its stilt houses on a lake?

Abomey Royal Palaces

Somba Fortress Houses

Ouidah Slave Route

Ganvié Lake Village

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