Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Okomfo Anokye and the Asante Kingdom

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What significant item did Okomfo Anokye command from the sky?

A golden sword
A golden shield
A golden stool (correct)
A golden crown

Okomfo Anokye was born without any magical powers.

False (B)

Who was the king that the golden stool fell on to signify his selection by the gods?

Osei Tutu I

Okomfo Anokye made all the chiefs swear an oath that whoever emerged king of the united Asante would be accepted by all, establishing a ________ for the Asante Kingdom.

<p>common leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements related to Okomfo Anokye:

<p>Golden Stool = Symbol of unity for the Asantes Osei Tutu I = Chosen king by the gods Anokye's Dance = Performed to invoke magic Oath of Chiefs = Agreement for unity in leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Who was Okomfo Anokye?

Okomfo Anokye was a powerful figure who was believed to have been born with magical abilities. He was said to have had teeth and a beard at birth, and a talisman in his right hand.

What was the purpose of the Golden Stool?

Okomfo Anokye united the Asante Kingdom by selecting a common leader, the king, for the people. He made all the chiefs swear an oath to accept the chosen king.

How did Okomfo Anokye create the Golden Stool?

Okomfo Anokye commanded the Golden Stool to fall from the sky onto the lap of the chosen king, Osei Tutu I, as a symbol of being chosen by the gods.

What symbolized unity for the Asantes?

The Golden Stool served as a symbol of unity for the Asante Kingdom. It represented the collective will of the people and their king.

Signup and view all the flashcards

How did Okomfo Anokye command the Golden Stool?

During a gathering of Ashanti chiefs and elders in Kumasi, Okomfo Anokye performed a dance until he went into a trance. He then commanded the Golden Stool to fall from the sky.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Study Notes

Okomfo Anokye's Possession

Okomfo Anokye, a figure with magical powers, was born with a small beard and a large number of teeth.
A talisman was in his right hand, a sign of his magical power.
The news of Anokye's birth spread throughout the community.

Okomfo Anokye United the Asante Kingdom

Okomfo Anokye united the Asante Kingdom by choosing one leader (king) for the people.
He instructed all chiefs to swear an oath.
Whoever is chosen as king of the united Asante will be accepted by all.

The Golden Stool and its Significance

Okomfo Anokye commanded a golden stool to fall from the sky.
The golden stool fell onto Osei Tutu 1's laps.
The stool became a symbol of unity for the Asantes.
It is still a symbol of power and unity for the Asantes today.

Okomfo Anokye's Commanding Presence

A large gathering of chiefs and elders assembled in Kumasi on a Friday.
Anokye danced until he entered a trance.
During the trance there were intense weather conditions (darkness, thunder, and storm).

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.