| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Official language | French | 95%
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| Country bordering Benin to the west | Togo | 92%
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| Ideology of the Benin government 1975–1990 | {Commun}ism | 87%
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| Gulf that the above is part of | Gulf of {Guinea} | 83%
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| Another former name for the area around Benin, named for a cruel trade | {Slave} Coast | 83%
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| Currency shared by Benin and seven other countries | West African CFA Franc | 73%
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| Religion practiced by 11.6% of Benin residents, a higher percentage than in any other country (hint: starts with V) | Voudon | 71%
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| Official capital of Benin | Porto-Novo | 70%
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| European country that is nearest in size and shape to Benin | Portugal | 70%
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| Foreign country where you'd find "Benin City" | Nigeria | 66%
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| Body of water on which Benin lies | Bight of {Benin} | 56%
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| Seat of government and largest city | Cotonou | 52%
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| Former name of Benin | Dahomey | 33%
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| Two most-spoken native languages (name either) | Fon | Yoruba | 33%
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| Beninese-American actor who starred in "Blood Diamond" and "Gladiator" | Djimon Hounsou | 24%
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