Which major event led to the decline of the Benin Kingdom’s influence in the 19th century?
- The American Civil War
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The Scramble for Africa
- The Opium Wars
- The French Revolution
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
The decline of the Benin Kingdom's influence in the 19th century was majorly due to the Scramble for Africa. The Scramble for Africa was a period of rapid colonization of African territories by European powers in the late 19th century, which often led to the decline or destruction of existing African kingdoms and empires.