Which of the following best describes the kingdom of Benin?
a. It was an Islamic empire that invaded neighboring Mali.
b. Its people were fierce warriors, clever traders, and skilled brassmakers.
c. Its capital was Timbuktu, a great center of medieval scholarship.
d. It was an inland kingdom in the Sahara that had little contact with Europeans.
"b. Its people were fierce warriors, clever traders, and skilled brassmakers" would be the best option, since this kingdom was one of the most prominent in West Africa until the British took control.