The Kingdom of Benin, which started out as a small community and grew to be a vast empire, was particularly known for its expert farming practices, building skills, and artistic abilities. Eventually, however, it also helped facilitate the slave trade and planted the seeds of Benin's eventual destruction.
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call number/section: 966.93
subjects: agriculture, juvenile literature, farm life, musical instruments, religion, slave trade, manners and customs, benin (kingdom), history, juvenile literature, kings and rulers, civilization