WEEK 1: The Location of Ile-Ife on the Map of NigeriaObjectives:-At the end of this chapter, students should be able to:1. Identify the location of Ile-Ife on the map of Nigeria.2. explain the Ife culture; and3. State the significance of Ife culture in Nigerian history.

WEEK 2 TOPIC: The Ife Culture and TraditionThe Place of Ife in Yoruba HistoryIle-Ife is the name of an ancient Yoruba town. More importantly, Ile-Ife is regarded as the origin of the Yoruba people and the cradle of their civilisation.

WEEK 3TOPIC: The Ife Culture and TraditionIfe Figures/ArtefactsThe artistic representation of Ife art, as manifested in its glass beads, terracotta and bronze head artefacts, makes for a major centre of an advanced civilisation that flourished in the past.

WEEK 4TOPIC: The Ife Culture and TraditionThe Ife PeopleThe people of Ife are Yoruba and are believed to be the descendants of Oduduwa. The Ife people are the earliest known Yoruba in the world, from where the other Yoruba sub-groups migrated.

WEEK 5TOPIC: Significance of Ife Culture in Nigerian HistoryThe nature of Ife art lay credence to the fact that they have affinity with those from the Nok culture area. There are similarities, especially in the beaded neck, wrist and ankles with the artistic works in the Nok culture area.

WEEK 6TOPIC: The Location of Benin on the Map of NigeriaObjectivesAt the end of this chapter, students should be able to:1. Identify the location of Benin on the map of Nigeria.2. explain the Benin culture; and3. State the significance of Benin culture in Nigerian history.

WEEK 7TOPIC: The Benin (Edo) Culture and History (Artefacts)One of the greatest empires that flourished in pre-colonial West Africa was the Benin Empire. Her greatness could be measured by the very large number of groups that she influenced politically and socially.

WEEK 8TOPIC: The Benin (Edo) Culture and History (Benin People)The Benin (Edo) people are located in the rainforest. They are found in the southern

WEEK 9TOPIC: The Benin (Edo) Culture and History (Occupational Activities)The Benin people are farmers producing food crops and cash crops such as soil palm, kola nut and plantain. They are also craftsmen with craft guilds. The craft guild has been in

WEEK 10TOPIC: Significance of Benin (Edo) Culture in Nigeria1. The artwork of Benin reflects the rich history, culture and tradition of the Benin people. These were projected in the carvings of their heroes, ancestral gods and festivals. Benin bronzes were produced for the kings.