WH2.6F History of the Ashanti Empire VIDEO

What helped the Ashanti become powerful in the beginning?

• Their vast naval fleet.

• Their advanced agricultural techniques.

• Their early adoption of European firearms.

• Their strong alliances with neighboring empires.

How was the Bonoman Kingdom established?

• Through a peaceful merger of several small communities.

• By a group of migrants fleeing the Empire of Ghana due to Islamic influence.

• As a result of a successful rebellion against the Denkyira.

• By European traders seeking new gold mines.

Why was the Golden Stool so important to the Ashanti people?

• To serve as a throne for the most powerful king.

• To symbolize the unity of the Akan kingdoms under Denkyira dominion.

• To be traded with European merchants for firearms.

• To represent the wealth derived from gold mines.

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What was the immediate consequence of the Ashanti's defeat in the Battle of Atakpamé?

• Kusio Bodum was immediately deposed.

• The triple alliance was strengthened.

• Osei Kwadwo was replaced by a more youthful ruler.

• The Ashanti gained control of coastal towns.

What event directly started the Ashanti-Fante War in 1806?

• A territorial dispute over coastal towns.

• The Fante refused to hand over fugitives accused of grave robbing.

• The Ashanti sought to establish direct control over coastal trade.

• The British defeated the Ashanti.