History of Yaa Asantewaa

Who was Yaa Asantewaa?

• Queen of England during the 19th century
• Leader of the French Revolution
• Inventor of the lightbulb
• Queen mother of the Ashanti Empire who led the War of the Golden Stool against British colonialism

Where was Yaa Asantewaa born?

• Kumasi, present-day Ghana
• Accra, present-day Ghana
• Ejisu Kingdom, present-day Ghana
• Lagos, present-day Nigeria

Why is Yaa Asantewaa important in the Ghanaian history?

• Yaa Asantewaa was a British colonial ruler in Ghana.
• Yaa Asantewaa was a supporter of British colonialism in Ghana.
• Yaa Asantewaa was a fictional character in Ghanaian history.
• Yaa Asantewaa led the Ashanti rebellion against British colonialism.

What did Yaa Asantewaa do to help her people?

• She started a successful business
• She led the Ashanti rebellion against British colonialism.
• She invented a new form of currency
• She built a new capital city

Why do we remember Yaa Asantewaa today?

• Yaa Asantewaa led the Ashanti rebellion against British colonialism in 1900.
• Yaa Asantewaa was a renowned scientist in the 20th century.
• Yaa Asantewaa was a European explorer in the 19th century.
• Yaa Asantewaa was a famous musician in the 1800s.

Yaa Asantewaa was a ______ from Ashanti Region who showed great bravery and leadership.

• king
• princess mother
• warrior
• queen mother

How did Yaa Asantewaa showed bravery?

• She led the Ashanti rebellion against French colonialism.
• She wrote a book about her experiences.
• She led the Ashanti rebellion against British colonialism.
• She was a famous singer in her community.

How can we honor the memory of Yaa Asantewaa?

• Educate others, celebrate her legacy, support causes aligned with her values
• Disregard her impact
• Erase her from history
• Ignore her contributions

What can we learn from Yaa Asantewaa?

• Fear, weakness, and conformity
• Cowardice, surrender, and betrayal
• Courage, resilience, and standing up for beliefs.
• Dishonesty, laziness, and indifference

What did Yaa Asantewaa want for her people?

• Freedom and independence
• Food and shelter
• Money and power
• Education and healthcare