The Woman King
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Which country is the Hollywood movie 'The Woman King' set in?

  • Benin (correct)
  • Nigeria
  • Ghana
  • Togo

    • What is the main theme of 'The Woman King'?

  • The brutality of slave traders
  • The triumphs of the Agoodjies
  • The enduring injustice of gender expectations (correct)
  • The misrepresentation of the slave trade

    • Who has criticized the movie 'The Woman King' for depicting black women murdering white men?

  • Specialists of 19th-century Dahomey history
  • Online commentators
  • People presenting themselves as 'ADOS'
  • The US far right (correct)

    • Which group of historians created The Woman King Syllabus?

    <p>Alex Gil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is The Woman King known for?

    <p>Celebrating the strength of the Agoodjies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should The Woman King be viewed?

    <p>With an awareness of its extensive alterations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which African kingdom is criticized for its representation in a movie?

    <p>Dahomey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Toussaint Louverture?

    <p>The hero of the Haitian revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main criticism of the movie mentioned in the text?

    <p>The misuse of fiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction made by anthropologist Nigel Eltringham in the text?

    <p>The distinction between true inventions of fiction and falsifications that distort histories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Woman King Movie

    • The movie 'The Woman King' is set in the West African kingdom of Dahomey.

    Themes and Criticism

    • The main theme of 'The Woman King' is the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit that protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the 18th and 19th centuries.
    • The movie has been criticized by historian and author, Sylviane A. Diouf, for depicting black women murdering white men.
    • The movie has also been criticized for its representation of the African kingdom of Dahomey.

    The Woman King Syllabus

    • A group of historians created The Woman King Syllabus to provide a more accurate representation of the history of the Agojie and the kingdom of Dahomey.

    Significance and Viewing

    • The Woman King is known for its portrayal of the Agojie, an all-female warrior unit.
    • The movie should be viewed with a critical eye, recognizing its historical inaccuracies and limitations.

    Historical Figures

    • Toussaint Louverture was a Haitian leader who led the largest and most successful slave revolt in modern history.

    Criticisms and Distinctions

    • The main criticism of the movie is its historical inaccuracies and stereotypical portrayal of African culture.
    • Anthropologist Nigel Eltringham distinguishes between the historical Agojie and the Agojie as depicted in the movie, highlighting the difference between historical fact and Hollywood fiction.

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    Test your knowledge of African history and female warriors with this quiz on "The Woman King"! Explore the epic triumphs of the Agoodjies, women warriors from the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey in Benin. Discover the captivating stories of these fearless African heroines as they take center stage in this Hollywood movie.

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