Quiz on the History of the Asante Kingdom

What is Kumasi known for today?

• Being the center of culture

• Being the center of power in Ghana

• Being a major agricultural hub

• Being a historical site

What geographical feature is prominent in the Ashanti region?

• Plains

• Dense forest

• Desert

• Mountain ranges

What role does oral history play in the Asante kingdom?

• It is used to write history books

• It is only used for storytelling

• It is the main source of knowledge

• It is not important

How many clans are said to have emerged from the Asante forest according to oral legend?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Twelve

What did the Akan peoples use to develop agriculture?

• Water sources

• Farming tools

• Animals

• Slaves

What did the Akan trade for resources and power?

• Silver

• Gold

• Diamonds

• Spices

Who was the first Asante King?

• Okomfo-Anokye

• Osei-Tutu

• Denkyira

• Prempeh

What does the 'Golden Stool' represent?

• The power of the British

• The spirit of the Asante people

• The history of Ghana

• The wealth of the Asante

What was a requirement for every village in the Asante kingdom?

• To trade with the British

• To build schools

• To pay taxes

• To contribute soldiers

What happened to the Asante kingdom after the British abolished the slave trade?

• They lost a source of wealth

• They became richer

• They expanded their territory

• They formed new alliances