TTS Benin (West Africa) Archaeo-Box Artefact Collection KS2

• A great way of exploring the rich and powerful Kingdom of Benin. • Encourages questioning and historical research about what life was like living in Ancient Benin. Perfect for contrasting then and now. • This artefact collection allows children to experience history firsthand with replicas from the Kingdom of Benin. It encourages discussions about evidence, types of historical sources, and much more. Teacher's notes are included online to support classroom activities. • The collection includes a Benin timeline, plaque, leopard head, and armlet, all made from resin. These items help children understand the significance of the Benin Empire, a rich and powerful kingdom in West Africa from around 900 AD until the arrival of the British in Victorian times. Using this collection, teachers can facilitate lessons that align with Key Stage 2 history objectives, such as studying an aspect or theme in British history that extends children’s chronological knowledge beyond 1066. The artefacts provide a tangible way to explore the end of the Benin Empire in 1897 when it became part of the British Empire. • Benin was a very rich and powerful kingdom in West Africa from around 900AD until the arrival of the British in Victorian times. • The Benin Empire came to an end in 1897 when it became part of the British Empire. • The ruler of Ancient Benin was called an Oba.