Yaa Asantewa

What led to an uneasy peace and eventually a war in the early 1900s?

• British Governor Sir Frederick Hodgson demanded that the Ashanti Kumase give him the "Golden Stool."

• British Governor Sir Frederick Hodgson demanded that the Europeans give him the "Golden Stool."

• British Governor Sir Frederick Hodgson demanded that the Ashanti Kumase give him the ruler.

• Yaa Asantewa and her leadership skills.

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In which country did Yaa Asantewa live?

• Nigeria

• Kenya

• South Africa

• Ghana

What was the leadership role of Yaa Asantewa?

• Princess

• Prime Minister

• General

• Queen Mother

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What did the Ashanti consider the British demand for the stool?

• Civil war

• An independence movement

• Peaceful

• Insulting and sacrilegious

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When was the Ashanti nation finally defeated?

• January 1, 1902

• January 11, 1988

• Never

• January 15, 1902

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What was the significance of Yaa Asantewa's leadership during the Ashanti resistance?

• Yaa Asantewa's leadership was significant in organizing and leading the Ashanti resistance against British colonialism.

• Yaa Asantewa's leadership was only symbolic and did not contribute to the Ashanti resistance.

• Yaa Asantewa's leadership caused division and disorganization within the Ashanti resistance.

• Yaa Asantewa's leadership had no impact on the Ashanti resistance.

What challenges did Yaa Asantewa face during her leadership?

• Resistance from male leaders, lack of resources, and British colonial rule.

• Opposition from neighboring tribes.

• Internal conflicts within her leadership.

• Lack of support from her community.

How did Yaa Asantewa inspire others?

• Yaa Asantewa inspired others through her dishonesty and deceit.

• Yaa Asantewa inspired others through her leadership, bravery, and determination.

• Yaa Asantewa inspired others through her cowardice and indecisiveness.

• Yaa Asantewa inspired others through her laziness and lack of motivation.

What does the Golden Stool represent?

• Wealth

• Courage

• Health & Strength

• All of the above

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How did Yaa Asantewa contribute to the fight against colonialism?

• Yaa Asantewa led the Ashanti resistance against British colonial rule.

• Yaa Asantewa advocated for the expansion of British colonial rule in Africa.

• Yaa Asantewa supported the British colonial rule in Ashanti.

• Yaa Asantewa negotiated a peaceful resolution with the British colonial rulers.