What role did the guild system (such as the Igun Eronmwon) play in the royal administration of the Kingdom of Benin?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. specialized craft guilds operated under exclusive royal monopoly producing art and regalia for the Oba
- Step 1: In Benin, specialized occupational guilds (brass casters, ivory carvers, weavers) lived in dedicated quarters under the direct patronage of the Oba. Step 2. The brass casters (Igun Eronmwon) worked solely on royal commissions for palace shrines and plaques. Answer: specialized craft guilds operated under exclusive royal monopoly producing art and regalia for the Oba. Why not the others: Guilds were tightly supervised by the palace; the monarchy was hereditary; chiefs did not elect via ballots.
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