Unit 6 Modern Empires of Sub-Saharan Africa

Multiple Choice

What role did the Golden Stool play in Asante (Ashanti) resistance to colonialism?

• It provided a symbol of unity.

• It served as a reminder of Asante’s warrior tradition.

• It was captured by the British, which propelled Asante anger toward Britain.

• Asante people wore a stool image to identify themselves as rebels without the British understanding.

Multiple Choice

The Kongo government's organization with a king and Royal Court was based on what influence?

• Akan ethnic traditions

• the Asante Empire's government

• European governments

• leadership described in the Christian Bible

Multiple Select

Which of the following traits were parts of the Zulu Empire’s society or culture? Select all that apply. (2 CORRECT ANSWERS)

• oral traditions of storytelling

• belief in ancestral spirits

• populations concentrated in large cities

• direct communication between households and the king

Open Ended

WHAT did you learn today (1 to 3 items)