Yaa Asantewaa Quiz

During a history class, Michael was asked about African history. He was asked, 'Yaa Asantewaa was the queen of which people?'

• Akan

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• Hausa

Imagine Avery's mother was a member of the Asante royal family, like Yaa Asantewaa's mother. What would be the significance of this?

• It would give Avery's mother immense power and authority

• It would allow Avery's mother to become queen at a young age

• It would make Avery's mother a respected figure in the community

• It would give Avery's mother access to valuable resources

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In a school project on influential figures in history, Anika chose to present on Yaa Asantewaa. What was Yaa Asantewaa known for that Anika might have highlighted in her presentation?

• Her independent spirit and strong work ethic

• Her skills in diplomacy and negotiation

• Her military strategy and tactics

• Her artistic talents and creativity

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In a school play about the civil war that broke out in Asante lands, Elijah played the role of Yaa Asantewaa. Who did Elijah, as Yaa Asantewaa, support in the play?

• Prempeh I

• British diplomats

• Rival states

• Pretenders to the throne

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Ava, Charlotte, and Elijah are playing a board game about world history. In the game, they encounter a question: 'What was the main reason for the British invasion of Asante lands?'

• To exploit natural resources

• To establish a protectorate

• To abolish slavery

• To gain control of the coast

In a school play, Sophia, Charlotte, and Arjun were enacting a historical event. Sophia, playing the role of Governor Hodgson, made a demand that insulted Charlotte, who was playing Queen Asantewaa. What was the demand?

• To bring out the Asante Golden Stool

• To pay a large tribute in gold

• To surrender and accept British rule

• To provide military support to the British

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Ava, Aria, and Samuel are participating in a school play about the Yaa Asantewaa War. In the play, what was the outcome of the war?

• The British successfully captured Kumasi

• The Asante forces defeated the British

• The war ended in a stalemate

• Both sides suffered heavy casualties

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During a history class, Mia, Samuel, and Noah were discussing the aftermath of the war involving Yaa Asantewaa. They were curious to know where Yaa Asantewaa was exiled to after the war. Can you help them?

• Seychelles Islands

• United Kingdom

• South Africa

• Nigeria

In a school play about the life of Yaa Asantewaa, Abigail was playing the role of Yaa Asantewaa. During the scene where she was captured by the British, how did Abigail, as Yaa Asantewaa, react?

• She spat in the face of the arresting soldier

• She remained silent and composed

• She pleaded for mercy and forgiveness

• She tried to escape and fight back

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During a school play on Ghanaian history, Olivia portrayed the role of Yaa Asantewaa. How is Yaa Asantewaa remembered in Ghanaian history, as depicted by Olivia in the play?

• A national hero

• A powerful queen

• A skilled warrior

• A symbol of resistance

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