Which of the following best describes the kingdom of Benin?

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Its capital was Timbuktu, a great center of medieval scholarship.

Its capital was Timbuktu, a great center of medieval scholarship.

It was an inland kingdom in the Sahara that had little contact with Europeans.

It was an inland kingdom in the Sahara that had little contact with Europeans.

Its people were fierce warriors, clever traders, and skilled brassmakers.

Its people were fierce warriors, clever traders, and skilled brassmakers.

It was an Islamic empire that invaded neighboring Mali.

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The statement that best describes the kingdom of Benin is:

Its people were fierce warriors, clever traders, and skilled brassmakers.

The kingdom of Benin, located in what is now Nigeria, was known for its advanced artistry, including its brass and ivory works, as well as its strong military and trade relationships. The other options do not accurately represent the kingdom of Benin.

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