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What is the significance of the Golden Stool to the Ashanti Empire?
What is the significance of the Golden Stool to the Ashanti Empire?
- It was a symbol of war and conquest.
- It was believed to bring good luck to the Ashanti people.
- It was sacred and believed to house the authority of the chief and the spirit of the Ashanti nation. (correct)
- It housed the authority of the British Governor.
Why did Sir Frederick Hodgson demand the Golden Stool from the Ashanti people in 1900?
Why did Sir Frederick Hodgson demand the Golden Stool from the Ashanti people in 1900?
- To use it as a throne for himself.
- As a symbol of British rule over the Ashanti lands. (correct)
- To return it to its rightful owner.
- Because he believed it brought good luck.
What happened to the Ashanti King in 1896, leading to a crisis in the Ashanti Empire?
What happened to the Ashanti King in 1896, leading to a crisis in the Ashanti Empire?
- He was captured and exiled. (correct)
- He declared war on a neighboring empire.
- He passed away peacefully.
- He abdicated his throne willingly.
How did Sir Frederick Hodgson assert British authority over the Ashanti people in 1900?
How did Sir Frederick Hodgson assert British authority over the Ashanti people in 1900?
Based on the text, what role did the golden stool play in the governance of the Ashanti Empire?
Based on the text, what role did the golden stool play in the governance of the Ashanti Empire?
Why was sitting on the Golden Stool without permission considered highly disrespectful?
Why was sitting on the Golden Stool without permission considered highly disrespectful?
What event marked the beginning of the War of the Golden Stool?
What event marked the beginning of the War of the Golden Stool?
What was Yaa Asantewaa's role in the War of the Golden Stool?
What was Yaa Asantewaa's role in the War of the Golden Stool?
Why did the British have to bring in several thousand men under Major James Willcocks' command during the War of the Golden Stool?
Why did the British have to bring in several thousand men under Major James Willcocks' command during the War of the Golden Stool?
What was the outcome of the War of the Golden Stool for the Ashanti people?
What was the outcome of the War of the Golden Stool for the Ashanti people?
What led to the Flagstaff War in New Zealand?
What led to the Flagstaff War in New Zealand?
How did Hone Heke respond to England's declaration regarding flagpoles?
How did Hone Heke respond to England's declaration regarding flagpoles?
What was the outcome of Heke's rebellion during the Flagstaff War?
What was the outcome of Heke's rebellion during the Flagstaff War?
What did the House of Commons decide regarding Heke's actions during the Flagstaff War?
What did the House of Commons decide regarding Heke's actions during the Flagstaff War?
'Lessons needed to be taught,' according to which group during the Flagstaff War?
'Lessons needed to be taught,' according to which group during the Flagstaff War?
What action did Heke take as a final gesture during the Flagstaff War?
What action did Heke take as a final gesture during the Flagstaff War?
What led to the conflict between the Austrian scouts and infantry?
What led to the conflict between the Austrian scouts and infantry?
What made the scouts believe there was a Turkish army behind them during the incident?
What made the scouts believe there was a Turkish army behind them during the incident?
What caused confusion among the soldiers when German-speaking officers shouted 'Halt!'?
What caused confusion among the soldiers when German-speaking officers shouted 'Halt!'?
What was the final result of the conflict between the Austrian army and the imaginary Turkish army?
What was the final result of the conflict between the Austrian army and the imaginary Turkish army?
How did the San Juan Islands become a point of contention between the Americans and British?
How did the San Juan Islands become a point of contention between the Americans and British?
What led to almost all-out war between America and Britain in 1859?
What led to almost all-out war between America and Britain in 1859?
What was the role of Lyman Cutlar in the conflict on San Juan Islands?
What was the role of Lyman Cutlar in the conflict on San Juan Islands?
'All Hell broke loose' in the Austrian incident refers to:
'All Hell broke loose' in the Austrian incident refers to:
'Filling their snazzy cavalry pants with rapidly escaping dinners' refers to:
'Filling their snazzy cavalry pants with rapidly escaping dinners' refers to:
What was one significant outcome of the conflict between Austria and Turkey?
What was one significant outcome of the conflict between Austria and Turkey?
What was the reason behind the conflict between Cutlar and Griffin?
What was the reason behind the conflict between Cutlar and Griffin?
Why did British authorities try to arrest Cutlar?
Why did British authorities try to arrest Cutlar?
What did the British and American commanding officers order their soldiers to do during the conflict?
What did the British and American commanding officers order their soldiers to do during the conflict?
What was the main reason for the War of Jenkins's Ear according to the text?
What was the main reason for the War of Jenkins's Ear according to the text?
How did the War of Jenkins's Ear lead to the Seven Years War?
How did the War of Jenkins's Ear lead to the Seven Years War?
What was Sir Thomas Walpole's role during the tensions between Britain and Spain?
What was Sir Thomas Walpole's role during the tensions between Britain and Spain?
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