plumiThe Kingdom of Benin c.1500–c.1750: OCR A‑Level History questions
Every OCR A-Level History exam question on The Kingdom of Benin c.1500–c.1750, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 7 questions on The Kingdom of Benin c.1500–c.1750, as a list
- June 2025, Y209, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was of greater importance in the decline of Benin? (i) Changing patterns of trade (ii) Succession crises Explain your answer with referen
- June 2024, Y209, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was of greater importance in maintaining the power of the Oba in Benin? (i) Military developments (ii) Religion Explain your answer with
- June 2023, Y209, Q2(b) (20 marks): How important were economic factors in the decline of Benin?
- June 2022, Y209, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was more important in the rise of Benin? (i) Trade with Europeans (ii) Military factors Explain your answer with reference to both (i) an
- June 2022, Y209, Q2(b) (20 marks): How far was the strength of Benin the result of religious factors?
- November 2021, Y209, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following saw greater change in the Kingdom of Benin during the period from c.1500 to c.1750? (i) The economy (ii) The political system Explain you
- November 2021, Y209, Q2(b) (20 marks): ‘The most significant achievements of the Kingdom of Benin during the period from c.1500 to c.1750 were cultural and artistic.’ How far do you agree?
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