King Takyi: the Ghanian King Who Led a Slave Rebellion in Jamaica

King Takyi: the Ghanian King Who Led a Slave Rebellion in Jamaica

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses Taki, a Ghanian king who was captured and sold into slavery in 1759. He planned a rebellion in Jamaica with the help of Queen Nani, aiming to establish an independent black colony. Taki's efforts led to Tacky's War, a significant rebellion against British rule, protected by spiritual leaders.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was Taki's role before he was captured and sold into slavery?

A British soldier

A plantation owner

A world merchant and slave trader

A farmer

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Who supported Taki in planning the rebellion against the British?

The British governor

The Spanish crown

Queen Nani

Local plantation owners

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What was Taki's ultimate goal for Jamaica?

To return it to Spanish control

To establish it as an independent black colony

To turn it into a trading hub

To make it a British colony

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What was the name of the rebellion led by Taki?

The Gold Coast Uprising

The Nani Rebellion

The Tackies War of Port Maria

The Jamaican Revolt

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How was Taki's rebellion historically significant?

It was the first rebellion in Jamaica

It was the second largest and most shocking rebellion after the Brightful-led Aquino revolt

It was the longest rebellion in history

It was the only successful rebellion in the Caribbean