Anansi and Nyame: Key Concepts

Anansi the Spider, a tale from the Ashanti, tells the story of Anansi and his six sons, each with unique abilities. When Anansi gets into trouble, his sons work together to rescue him. Anansi finds a mysterious globe of light and seeks Nyame's help to decide which son deserves it. Unable to choose, Nyame places the light in the sky for all to see.

Who is Anansi in the Ashanti tale?

• A lion

• A spider

• A bird

• A fish

What special ability does Anansi's son Sea Trouble have?

• Seeing trouble from afar

• Drinking rivers

• Building roads

• Throwing stones

How did Anansi's sons find out he was in danger?

• Nyame told them

• Anansi sent a message

• They heard a rumor

• Sea Trouble sensed it

Which son helped Anansi by drinking a river?

• Road Builder

• River Drinker

• Game Skinner

• Stone Thrower

What did Game Skinner do to help Anansi?

• Built a road

• Split open a fish

• Threw a stone

• Caught a falcon

What did Anansi find in the forest?

• A golden spider

• A magical stone

• A globe of light

• A treasure chest

Why was Anansi unable to decide which son deserved the globe of light?

• He forgot their names

• They all argued

• He lost the globe

• Nyame took it away

Who is Nyame in the story?

• Anansi's friend

• A powerful sorcerer

• The god of all things

• A wise old man

What did Nyame do with the globe of light?

• Buried it underground

• Kept it in the sky

• Destroyed it

• Gave it to Anansi

What is the significance of the globe of light in the sky?

• It is a gift for all to see

• It is a symbol of Nyame's power

• It is a reminder of the sons' bravery

• It represents Anansi's wisdom