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?

Benin shares its longest border with which country?

Togo

Nigeria

Niger

Burkina Faso

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

Ashanti Empire

Mali Empire

Oyo Empire

Kanem-Bornu Empire

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

Ashanti

Togo

Dahomey

Biafra

Benin is often considered the birthplace of which religion?

Santería

Zoroastrianism

Voodoo (Vodun)

Rastafarianism

What is the currency used in Benin?

West African CFA Franc

Central African CFA Franc

Nigerian Naira

Benin Dollar

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

National Spirits Festival

Voodoo Festival in Ouidah

Dahomey Day

Heritage Carnival

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

Use of poison-tipped arrows

Naval warfare on Lake Nokoué

An elite all-female military regiment

Iron-armored elephants

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

Somba Fortress Houses

Abomey Royal Palaces

Ouidah Slave Route

Ganvié Lake Village

What is the official language of Benin?

French

Fon

Yoruba

Hausa

 What is the capital city of Benin?

Abomey

Porto-Novo

Parakou

Cotonou

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