Austrian Army Meeting Gypsies Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

By demanding the return of the sacred Golden Stool. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what role did the golden stool play in the governance of the Ashanti Empire?

It contained the authority of the chief and represented the spirit of the Ashanti nation. Signup and view all the answers

Why was sitting on the Golden Stool without permission considered highly disrespectful?

Because it was believed to contain important spiritual elements and represented authority. Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of the War of the Golden Stool?

The British sending men to look for the stool. Signup and view all the answers

What was Yaa Asantewaa's role in the War of the Golden Stool?

Led a force against the British. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the British have to bring in several thousand men under Major James Willcocks' command during the War of the Golden Stool?

To break through Yaa Asantewaa's cordon. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the War of the Golden Stool for the Ashanti people?

They won the war despite facing military casualties and annexation. Signup and view all the answers

What led to the Flagstaff War in New Zealand?

Hone Heke's chopping down of the Union Jack flagpole. Signup and view all the answers

How did Hone Heke respond to England's declaration regarding flagpoles?

He carried out a series of flagpole chop-downs. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Heke's rebellion during the Flagstaff War?

'A scoreless draw' where both sides experienced losses. Signup and view all the answers

What did the House of Commons decide regarding Heke's actions during the Flagstaff War?

'No right to chop down flagpoles and live unmolested.' Signup and view all the answers

'Lessons needed to be taught,' according to which group during the Flagstaff War?

'Helpful missionaries.' Signup and view all the answers

What action did Heke take as a final gesture during the Flagstaff War?

'Chopped down that damned flagpole again.' Signup and view all the answers

What led to the conflict between the Austrian scouts and infantry?

A disagreement over whether the Turks were attacking Signup and view all the answers

What made the scouts believe there was a Turkish army behind them during the incident?

The infantry's panicked shouts about a Turkish attack Signup and view all the answers

What caused confusion among the soldiers when German-speaking officers shouted 'Halt!'?

Non-German speakers mistook it for 'Allah!' Signup and view all the answers

What was the final result of the conflict between the Austrian army and the imaginary Turkish army?

A general retreat from the imaginary enemy Signup and view all the answers

How did the San Juan Islands become a point of contention between the Americans and British?

Both sides claimed ownership of the islands Signup and view all the answers

What led to almost all-out war between America and Britain in 1859?

An American settler shooting a pig on San Juan Islands Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Lyman Cutlar in the conflict on San Juan Islands?

He shot a pig that belonged to Hudson Bay company Signup and view all the answers

'All Hell broke loose' in the Austrian incident refers to:

'The chaos that ensued with infantry and scouts firing at each other' Signup and view all the answers

'Filling their snazzy cavalry pants with rapidly escaping dinners' refers to:

'The soldiers being scared by imaginary Turks' Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant outcome of the conflict between Austria and Turkey?

Turkey arrived two days later and captured the town Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind the conflict between Cutlar and Griffin?

Cutlar didn't want to pay for the potatoes eaten by Griffin's pig. Signup and view all the answers

Why did British authorities try to arrest Cutlar?

For calling on American military aid. Signup and view all the answers

What did the British and American commanding officers order their soldiers to do during the conflict?

To not fire unless fired upon. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the War of Jenkins's Ear according to the text?

The Spanish slicing off Captain Jenkins's ear. Signup and view all the answers

How did the War of Jenkins's Ear lead to the Seven Years War?

Through European alliances and political intrigue. Signup and view all the answers

What was Sir Thomas Walpole's role during the tensions between Britain and Spain?

He advocated for a policy of consummate dullness. Signup and view all the answers