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
- A) It was very expensive.
- B) It was the soul of their nation and bound them together. ✓
- C) It was a comfortable place to sit.
- D) It showed their enemies how strong they were.
Answer: B) It was the soul of their nation and bound them together.
From page 2
How did Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa feel about men being taken away?
Choices
- A) She was happy about it.
- B) She was filled with righteous anger. ✓
- C) She was confused.
- D) She didn't care.
Answer: B) She was filled with righteous anger.
From page 4
What message did the Ashantihene want to send to the British envoy?
Choices
- A) They wanted to trade and give up their sovereignty.
- B) They wanted to fight the British.
- C) They desired trade but would not give up their sovereignty. ✓
- 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
- A) A new war council.
- B) The planting season.
- C) The harvest and their heritage. ✓
- 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
- A) They would surrender immediately.
- B) The women would fight until the last of them fell. ✓
- C) They would ask the British for help.
- D) They would hide in the forest.
Answer: B) The women would fight until the last of them fell.
From page 8
What did the artisan say the Golden Stool represented for the Ashanti people?
Choices
- A) Their love for gold jewelry.
- B) Their unyielding spirit and resilience. ✓
- C) A comfortable place to sit.
- 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
- A) It had faded over time.
- B) It was only important in ancient times.
- C) It endured even in the face of adversity. ✓
- D) It was represented by the modern city alone.
Answer: C) It endured even in the face of adversity.
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