History of the Wassoulou Empire and Textbook Development

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Who served as the content editor for the textbook?

Yonas Legesse (correct)

Dessu Wirtu

Abebe Admasu

Teferi Mekonnen

Which organization provided support through the Multi Donor Trust Fund?

African Union

United Nations Environment Programme

Global Partnership for Development

World Bank (correct)

What is the primary focus of the General Education Quality Improvement Program for Equity (GEQIP-E)?

Promotion of international education partnerships

Expansion of higher education

Improvement of quality and equity in education (correct)

Development of vocational training

Which institution was acknowledged for its significant role in the textbook development?

Hawassa University Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the copyright arrangement mentioned in the text?

To protect the rights of authors and publishers Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the textbook first published?

2023 Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for illustrating the textbook?

Temesgen Gebeyehu Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following roles was NOT mentioned in association with the production of the textbook?

Market Analyst Signup and view all the answers

What was the main ideological basis for African resistance during the colonial period?

Safeguarding sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

What position did Samori Toure hold in the Wassoulou Empire?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Which territory was NOT a part of the Wassoulou Empire established by Samori Toure?

Nigeria Signup and view all the answers

What significant military strategy did Samori Toure use to strengthen his army?

Importing firearms Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Samori Toure proclaim himself the leader of the Wassoulou Empire?

1878 Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the beginning of direct conflict between the French forces and Samori Toure?

The French attack in early 1882 Signup and view all the answers

What was the capital of the Wassoulou Empire as established by Samori Toure?

Bissandugu Signup and view all the answers

What area did Samori Toure manage to gain control of in 1881?

The Dyula trading post of Kankan Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary reason nationalism had a greater influence on urban populations than on rural peasants?

Urban areas had more exposure to literature and the press. Signup and view all the answers

Which event is cited as contributing to the atmosphere that led to World War I?

The growth of social Darwinism. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor did NOT promote the growth of nationalism in the 19th century?

Increased literacy among peasants. Signup and view all the answers

How did newspapers contribute to the growth of nationalism?

They were used to disseminate governmental propaganda. Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary reason for the shift from water power to steam power during the Industrial Revolution?

Water power was insufficient for large scale operations. Signup and view all the answers

What role did pseudo-science play in the context of nationalism?

It fostered aggressive feelings towards neighboring states. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following wars helped stimulate nationalism in Britain?

The Boer War. Signup and view all the answers

Which invention significantly improved the efficiency of steam power in the late 18th century?

The Watt steam engine. Signup and view all the answers

How did literature before World War I contribute to nationalist sentiments?

It often contained warnings against neighboring countries. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on the agricultural sector of advanced countries?

It diminished the importance of agriculture. Signup and view all the answers

What significant issue emerged as a result of the cheap mass production characteristic of the Industrial Revolution?

Overproduction of goods. Signup and view all the answers

What was one effect of compulsory military service in relation to nationalism?

It fostered loyalty and patriotism towards the state. Signup and view all the answers

Which was the first modern railway to operate entirely by steam locomotives?

The Liverpool and Manchester railway. Signup and view all the answers

What was the chief use of the first commercially viable steam engine constructed by Newcomen?

Pumping water. Signup and view all the answers

By 1850, what was notable about the railway network in Britain?

It connected all important places. Signup and view all the answers

What economic shift occurred post-Industrial Revolution regarding the rural population?

A decline in rural population percentage. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary trade of the Ashanti Empire in the 1700s?

Gold dust Signup and view all the answers

What event marked British forces successfully invading the Ashanti Empire?

The Battle of Kumasi Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Urabi Pasha to lead a revolt against Khedive Tewfik?

Quest for social justice Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the continuous state of war in the Ashanti Empire?

Weakened resistance against the British Signup and view all the answers

How did the Ashanti Empire primarily receive luxury items in the 1800s?

In exchange for enslaved people Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate outcome for Urabi Pasha following the 1882 revolt?

He was exiled to Ceylon Signup and view all the answers

Which event signified the end of the Ashanti Empire's sovereignty?

The annexation into the Gold Coast colony Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable consequence of the Urabi revolt in 1882?

Increased foreign control of Egypt Signup and view all the answers

What was Urabi’s original sentence before it was commuted?

Death penalty Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Urabi return to Egypt after his banishment?

1901 Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Mahadist rebellion in the Sudan and declared himself the Mahdi?

Muhammad Ahmad Signup and view all the answers

What major victory did Al-Mahdi achieve on August 12, 1881?

Victory over the colonial forces at Aba Signup and view all the answers

Which title was given to Muhammad Ahmad's followers during the Mahadist movement?

Dervishes Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of Urabi’s revolt in Egyptian history?

It laid the foundation for mass politics in Egypt. Signup and view all the answers

What system did Khalifa Abdullah implement in the Sudan after Al-Mahdi's death?

A strong administrative system Signup and view all the answers

What action did the British take in response to the Mahadist victories?

Advance into the Sudan to avenge Gordon's death Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Industrial Revolution in Britain

Steam power emerged as a more powerful and adaptable energy source than water power, especially in factories.
Coal, a readily available and inexpensive fuel, supplied heat for steam generation.
Newcomen constructed the first commercially viable steam engine in 1705-1709, initially for mining pumps.
Watt, in 1783-1784, developed a more efficient steam engine suitable for factory machinery.
Factories adopted steam power from the 1780s leading to increased production.
Steam power was applied to railways. The Liverpool and Manchester railway, the first modern railway using steam locomotives, opened in 1830.
Railway networks connected major British cities by 1850.

Political and Socio-economic Consequences of the Industrial Revolution

Mass production became a defining feature of the revolution, shifting the economic problem from scarcity to overproduction and the challenge of selling goods.
Limited demand due to a large impoverished population posed a significant hurdle to selling excess production.
Economic depressions before the revolution were usually linked to wars, epidemics, or poor harvests. After the revolution, overproduction became a common cause of economic downturns.
The industrial revolution reduced the dominance of agriculture in developed nations.
People shifted to different sectors of the economy, leading to increased investment and production in non-agricultural areas.
There was a significant decline in the rural population and agricultural employment over the 19th and 20th centuries in advanced economies.

Nationalism's Influence in the 19th Century

Nationalism stemmed from a shared regional and cultural identity, reflected in customs, language, and religion.
Nationalism appealed more strongly to urban populations than rural peasants.
Nationalistic sentiments fueled the international crisis of 1905-1914 and contributed to the support for WWI.
19th-century nationalism grew significantly before WWI.

Factors promoting growth of nationalism in the 19th century

Compulsory primary education focused on patriotism.
Compulsory military service promoted loyalty to the state.
Cheap newspapers often exhibited chauvinistic tones, influencing public opinion.
Upper and middle-class newspapers also showcased nationalist sentiments and criticism of neighboring countries.
Nationalist literature warned against threats from neighboring countries.
Patriotic societies promoted patriotism, stronger armament and colonial expansion.
Wars of unification (Italy and Germany) and national liberation (Balkans) stimulated nationalist sentiment.
Colonial wars (especially British wars) increased British patriotism sometimes accompanied by aggression, though the Boer War dampened British aggression temporarily.
American nationalism was fueled by the Spanish-American War.
Pseudo-science, including Social Darwinism, fueled aggressive views of international conflicts as struggles for power and survival.

African Resistance to Colonialism

Samori Toure (1828-1900) led the Wassoulou Empire resistance against French colonization in West Africa.
Samori Toure's strength stemmed from his well-trained and armed army.
Weapons were imported through Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Samori Toure established a substantial empire in West Africa, encompassing current territories of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso.
Samori Toure resisted French expansion until his defeat and capture in 1898.

Ashanti Empire's Resistance to British Colonization

The Ashanti Empire's economy relied on gold trade.
The Ashanti Empire later became a major exporter of enslaved people.
Trading of enslaved individuals and weapons led to constant warfare in the Ashanti Empire from the 1790s until 1896.
The wars weakened the Ashanti Empire's position against the British.
British forces invaded and briefly captured the Ashanti capital, Kumasi, in 1874.
The Ashanti Empire was conquered again in 1897.
The Ashanti Empire was annexed into British Gold Coast colony in 1902 following the exiled of the Asantehene, the Ashanti king, in 1900.

Urabi Pasha's Rebellion in Egypt

Urabi Pasha led a revolt against Khedive Tewfik's administration in Egypt, which was influenced by Anglo-French dual rule.
Urabi's revolt was motivated by a desire for social justice and freedom from foreign control.
The revolt in part stemmed from resentment towards the influence of foreigners including Ottoman Empire aristocrats.
Urabi was initially sentenced to death for rebellion but the sentence was changed to life imprisonment.
Urabi returned to Egypt in 1901.
The Urabi revolt is considered the first instance of nationalist sentiment in Egypt.

Mahadist Movement in the Sudan

Muhammad Ahmad, proclaimed himself the Mahdi and led a religious rebellion against Anglo-Egyptian rule in 1881.
The movement, called the Mahadist movement, focused on religious revivalism and anti-colonialism.
Supporters of Muhammad Ahmad known as the Ansars and Derviches won battles against Anglo-Egyptian forces. Key victories include the battle of Aba in 1881 and Kordofan in 1883.
The Mahdi's death in 1885 led to Khalifa Abdullah assuming leadership.
The British viewed the Mahadist success as a threat.
General Kitchener led the Anglo-Egyptian army to take back the Sudan in 1896.

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Test your knowledge on the key figures and events surrounding the Wassoulou Empire, particularly focusing on Samori Toure's leadership and resistance strategies. Additionally, explore the development of the related educational textbook and its support organizations. This quiz covers vital historical and educational components that shaped the narrative of African resistance during colonial times.