The Warrior Kings of Ashanti — Questions and answers

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Why did King Osei Tutu say they must protect the Golden Stool at all costs?

Choices

  1. A) It was very expensive.
  2. B) It was the soul of their nation and bound them together. ✓
  3. C) It was a comfortable place to sit.
  4. D) It showed their enemies how strong they were.

Answer: B) It was the soul of their nation and bound them together.

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How did Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa feel about men being taken away?

Choices

  1. A) She was happy about it.
  2. B) She was filled with righteous anger. ✓
  3. C) She was confused.
  4. D) She didn't care.

Answer: B) She was filled with righteous anger.

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What message did the Ashantihene want to send to the British envoy?

Choices

  1. A) They wanted to trade and give up their sovereignty.
  2. B) They wanted to fight the British.
  3. C) They desired trade but would not give up their sovereignty. ✓
  4. D) They only wanted gold from the British.

Answer: C) They desired trade but would not give up their sovereignty.

From page 5

What did the Ashanti people celebrate during the Odwira festival?

Choices

  1. A) A new war council.
  2. B) The planting season.
  3. C) The harvest and their heritage. ✓
  4. D) The arrival of British envoys.

Answer: C) The harvest and their heritage.

From page 7

What did Yaa Asantewaa declare if the men of Ashanti would not fight?

Choices

  1. A) They would surrender immediately.
  2. B) The women would fight until the last of them fell. ✓
  3. C) They would ask the British for help.
  4. D) They would hide in the forest.

Answer: B) The women would fight until the last of them fell.

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What did the artisan say the Golden Stool represented for the Ashanti people?

Choices

  1. A) Their love for gold jewelry.
  2. B) Their unyielding spirit and resilience. ✓
  3. C) A comfortable place to sit.
  4. D) The history of trade routes.

Answer: B) Their unyielding spirit and resilience.

From page 9

What did Kofi recognize about the spirit of the Ashanti people?

Choices

  1. A) It had faded over time.
  2. B) It was only important in ancient times.
  3. C) It endured even in the face of adversity. ✓
  4. D) It was represented by the modern city alone.

Answer: C) It endured even in the face of adversity.

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