This kingdom was ruled back to back by the brothers Akaba and Agaja. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this nation that exalted some of its women to high status as kpojito. This polity was ruled by the likes of King Ghezo, during whose reign Francisco Félix de Sousa yielded great influence.
ANSWER: Kingdom of Dahomey
[10e] Dahomey is perhaps best known for an all-female unit of soldiers by this name. This name also refers to a tribe of elite female warriors in Greek mythology.
ANSWER: Amazons [or Agojie or Agoji or Mino or Minon]
[10h] This empire eventually established hegemony over the Kingdom of Dahomey in spite of Dahomey’s fortifications and possession of firearms until a rebellion by King Ghezo. This Yoruban empire was ruled by an Alaafin and established influence over much of modern-day Nigeria.
ANSWER: Oyo Empire
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