African Monarchies Flashcards

1
Q

What title is often used for traditional African kings?

A

Oba

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2
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Which country has the Zulu monarchy?

A

South Africa

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3
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True or False: The Ashanti Kingdom is located in Ghana.

A

True

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4
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the highest title in the Kingdom of Lesotho.

A

King

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5
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Which African country has a dual monarchy system?

A

Swaziland (Eswatini)

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6
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What is the role of the king in the Kingdom of Eswatini?

A

He serves as both head of state and head of government.

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7
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What does the term ‘paramount chief’ refer to?

A

A chief who has authority over other chiefs within a certain region.

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8
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the traditional ruler of the Yoruba people in Nigeria.

A

Oba

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9
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What is one challenge faced by modern African monarchies?

A

Balancing traditional authority with democratic governance.

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10
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following countries has retained a significant royal family? A) Egypt B) Nigeria C) Ethiopia D) Libya

A

C) Ethiopia

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11
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What is a ‘chiefdom’?

A

A political unit headed by a chief, often found in various African societies.

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12
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What is the primary cultural role of the king in the Ashanti Kingdom?

A

To preserve the traditions and customs of the Ashanti people.

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13
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Which African country has a king known as the ‘Ngwenyama’?

A

Eswatini

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14
Q

Name one famous African monarch from history.

A

Mansa Musa of Mali

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15
Q

What is a common misconception about African monarchies?

A

That they are all outdated and irrelevant in modern society.

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16
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Fill in the blank: The _____ of Nigeria is a well-known traditional ruler.

A

Oba

17
Q

What is the role of the ‘kingmaker’ in some African monarchies?

A

To select or endorse the next king.

18
Q

What is the significance of royal ceremonies in African cultures?

A

They reinforce social order and cultural values.

19
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the traditional ruler of the Baganda people in Uganda.

A

Kabaka

20
Q

What is a ‘cultural festival’ in the context of African monarchies?

A

An event celebrating traditions, often led by the monarchy.

21
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a title for a traditional ruler in the Buganda Kingdom.

A

Kabaka

22
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the traditional ruler of the Xhosa people in South Africa.

A

Chief