Features of Ife and Benin civilization.
Subject:
History
Term:
FIRST TERM
Week:
WEEK 9
Class:
SS 1
Topic:
1. Features of Ife and Benin civilization.
2. Discussion of their occupational pursuit
3. Artistic works of Ife and Benin.
4. Relationship between these
centers of ancient civilization
and other groups.
Previous lesson:
The pupils have previous knowledge of
The tradition of origin of the Ijaw, Itsekeri, Efik, Ibibio, Urhobo, Isoko and Igbo and Idoma.
that was taught as a topic in the previous lesson
Behavioural objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to
1. locate ife and benin on
a map of Nigeria.
2. identify the main
features of civilization of
ife and benin.
3. describe some of the
artistic works of ife and
benin.
4. explain the
relationship between the
people of Benin and Ife.
Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures of objects of archeologists found in Nigeria
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
- Cultural Artifacts
- Copies of old newspaper featuring important dates or events
- Ethnic map of Nigeria.
- A chat showing the ethnic groups in Nigeria and the states where they are found.
Methods of Teaching:
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
CONTENT:
Features of Ife and Benin civilization.
Ife and Benin civilization were two of the most well-known and influential ancient civilizations in Africa. They were both located in what is now modern day Nigeria. Ife was known for its highly developed art and culture, while Benin was known for its political and military power. Here are five things that made these two civilizations stand out:
1. Ife was known for its highly developed art and culture. The city produced some of the finest bronze and terra cotta sculptures in the ancient world. Ife’s artisans were also skilled in crafting metalwork, jewelry, and pottery.
2. Benin was one of the largest and most powerful empires in Africa. At its height, the empire controlled a territory that extended from present-day Nigeria to parts of modern-day Ghana and Togo.
3. The people of Ife and Benin were expert farmers. They developed sophisticated irrigation systems that allowed them to grow crops in even the driest conditions.
4. Both civilizations had rich oral traditions. Ife was known for its epic poems, while the people of Benin had a rich tradition of storytelling.
5. Ife and Benin were both highly stratified societies. They had strict social hierarchies that dictated every aspect of life, from the clothes one could wear to the jobs one could have.
Features of Ife and Benin civilization
1. Ife was known for its highly developed art and culture
2. Benin was one of the largest and most powerful empires in Africa
3. The people of Ife and Benin were expert farmers
4. Both civilizations had rich oral traditions
5. Ife and Benin were both highly stratified societies.
Evaluation
1. What was Ife known for?
A. Its highly developed art and culture
B. Its political and military power
C. Its expert farmers
D. Its rich oral traditions
2. What was Benin known for?
A. Its highly developed art and culture
B. Its political and military power
C. Its expert farmers
D. Its rich oral traditions
3. What made Ife and Benin stand out?
A. Their highly developed art and culture
B. Their political and military power
C. Their expert farmers
D. Their rich oral traditions
4. What was the social hierarchy like in Ife and Benin?
A. There were no social hierarchies
B. They were relaxed and allowed for social mobility
C. They were strict and dictated every aspect of life
D. They were based on one’s occupation
5. What was the size of the Ife and Benin empires?
A. They were small city-states
B. They were large empires that controlled a territory
C. They were medium-sized empires
D. There was no accurate way to measure their size
1. What was the most prominent feature of Ife?
2. What made Benin stand out in Africa?
3. What did the people of Ife and Benin excel in?
4. How were the empires of Ife and Benin structured?
5. What are some examples of Ife and Benin’s art and culture?
Discussion of occupational pursuit of the People of
Ife and Benin
.
The people of Ife and Benin were expert farmers. They developed sophisticated irrigation systems that allowed them to grow crops in even the driest conditions.
Other occupations pursued by the people of Ife and Benin included metalwork, jewelry making, and pottery. The city of Ife was also known for its highly developed art and culture.
1. What were the people of Ife and Benin expert in?
A. Farming
B. Metalwork
C. Jewelry making
D. Pottery
2. What was Ife known for?
A. Its highly developed art and culture
B. Its political and military power
C. Its expert farmers
D. Its rich oral traditions
3. What made Ife and Benin stand out?
A. Their highly developed art and culture
B. Their political and military power
C. Their expert farmers
D. Their rich oral traditions
4. What was the social hierarchy like in Ife and Benin?
A. There were no social hierarchies
B. They were relaxed and allowed for social mobility
C. They were strict and dictated every aspect of life
D. They were based on one’s occupation
5. What was the size of the Ife and Benin empires?
A. They were small city-states
B. They were large empires that controlled a territory
C. They were medium-sized empires
D. There was no accurate way to measure their size
Give five true or false questions on “Discussion of occupational pursuit of the People of Ife and Benin”.
1. The people of Ife and Benin were expert farmers.
2. They developed sophisticated irrigation systems that allowed them to grow crops in even the driest conditions.
3. Other occupations pursued by the people of Ife and Benin included metalwork, jewelry making, and pottery.
4. The city of Ife was also known for its highly developed art and culture.
5. Ife and Benin were both highly stratified societies.
1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False
3. Artistic works of Ife and Benin.
Artistic works of Ife and Benin.
The people of Ife and Benin were expert farmers. They developed sophisticated irrigation systems that allowed them to grow crops in even the driest conditions.
Other occupations pursued by the people of Ife and Benin included metalwork, jewelry making, and pottery. The city of Ife was also known for its highly developed art and culture.
Some of the most famous artistic works from Ife and Benin include the Ife head, the Benin bronzes, and the Benin masks. These works are characterized by their intricate details and realistic depictions.
Evaluation
1. What are some of the most famous artistic works from Ife and Benin?
2. What do these works have in common?
3. What is the city of Ife known for?
4. How did the people of Ife and Benin make a living?
5. What are some of the occupations pursued by the people of Ife and Benin?
Relationship between these
centers of ancient civilization
and other groups.
There is evidence of trade between the people of Ife and Benin and other groups in Africa and Europe. The Ife head, for example, was found in a shipwreck off the coast of Portugal. This suggests that the people of Ife and Benin had established trade routes with Europe.
There is also evidence of contact between the people of Ife and the ancient Egyptians. This is seen in the similarities between some of the artworks from Ife and those from Egypt. For example, both cultures used hieroglyphics to record their histories.
1. What is the evidence for trade between the people of Ife and Benin and other groups?
2. What does the Ife head suggest about trade routes between Ife and Europe?
3. What is the evidence for contact between the people of Ife and the ancient Egyptians?
4. What are some of the similarities between the artworks from Ife and Egypt?
5. How did the people of Ife and Benin record their histories?
LESSON PRESENTATION
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topic which was TRADITION OF ORIGIN OF VARIOUS GROUPS
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic by performing the following teacher’s activities.
1. Asks students to locate Ife and
Benin on the map
of Nigeria.
2. Uses discussion and explanation
method.
3. Organizes an excursion to the
museum and these
centers.
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
- Students are to make notes or jot where the teaching is going on
- Students are to ask questions about LAND AND PEOPLE OF NIGERIA
- Carryout class assignment and report back to class.
- Participate in class discussion.
Evaluation :
1.What was the main feature of the nok igbo-ulawu civilization?
A. Their writing system
B. Their metalworking technology
C. Their highly stylized art
D. Their trade and political relationships with other groups in Africa
2. What is the most famous site of the nok igbo-ulawu civilization?
A. The city of Nok
B. The site of Igbo Ukwu
C. The site of their writing system
D. The site of their metalworking technology
3. What are some of the most famous artistic works from the nok igbo-ulawu civilization?
A. Their writing system
B. Their highly stylized sculptures
C. Their pottery
D. Their jewelry
4. How do we know that the Nok civilization was highly developed economically?
A. They had a writing system
B. They had an irrigation system
C. They had trade and political relationships with other groups in Africa
D. All of the above
5. What does the fact that the Igbo-Ulawu civilization had a writing system suggest?
A. They were highly developed artistically
B. They traded with other groups who did not have access to such technology
C. They had trade and political relationships with other groups in Africa
D. None of the above.
- Identify the main features of civilization of nok igbo-ulawu.
- Describe some of the artistic works
- Describe the life of man on nok and igbo- ulawu.
- Examine relations between the peoples of Nok and igbo-ulawu.
- What is a civilization?
- What are the features of a civilization?
- How do we know that the Nok and Igbo-Ulawu civilizations were highly developed?
- What are some of the artistic works from these civilizations?
- What were the political and economic relationships between the Nok and Igbo-Ulawu civilizations?
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out short notes to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.