Which major event led to the decline of the Benin Kingdom's influence in the 19th century?
The American Civil War
The Scramble for Africa
The Opium Wars
The French Revolution
Correct answer is B
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.