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In History / High School | 2014-11-12

What does "oba" refer to?

A. It was the name of the people of Benin.
B. It was the name of a Benin trader.
C. It was the name of a Benin brassmaker.
D. It was the name of the all-powerful ruler of Benin.

Asked by Guedjian40

Answer (3)

Oba in Benin refers to the name of the all-powerful ruler of Benin (D).

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

i think the answer is d. it was the name of the all-powerful ruler of Benin. the reason this is the answer is because in Benin oba means ruler

Answered by ssaverance | 2024-06-11

The term "oba" refers to the all-powerful ruler of the Kingdom of Benin, considered a divine king. The obas governed the kingdom and were integral to its cultural and spiritual life. The correct answer to the question is D.
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Answered by ssaverance | 2024-10-01

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