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Anglo-Asante Wars and Colonial Administration practice questions

The major treaties between the British and Gold Coast rulers, the Anglo-Asante Wars and their effects, the stages of annexation into British colonial rule, the structure of the British colonial political system, the role of chiefs and Indirect Rule under the Native Jurisdiction Ordinance of 1883, and the four colonial constitutions (Clifford, Guggisberg, Burns, Arden Clarke).

33 questions in this topic: 11 recall, 17 applying skills and concepts, 4 strategic thinking and 1 extended thinking. Every one carries a written explanation.

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  1. Question 1Recall

    The cabinet minister based in London who was responsible for the appointment, transfer and dismissal of colonial governors was the

    • aGovernor
    • bProvincial Commissioner
    • cChairman of the Executive Council
    • dSecretary of State for the Colonies
  2. Question 2Skills & concepts

    The Treaty of Fomena also required the Asantehene to ensure the abolition of

    • athe Golden Stool
    • bthe Odwira festival
    • chuman sacrifice
    • dthe office of Okyeame
  3. Question 3Skills & concepts

    An elective principle, allowing members to be elected to the Legislative Council rather than solely appointed, was not introduced until

    • a1916
    • b1943
    • c1925
    • d1951
  4. Question 4Recall

    The council that assisted the Governor in making laws for the colony, made up of official members nominated by the Governor and unofficial members representing commerce and indigenous interests, was the

    • aExecutive Council
    • bLegislative Council
    • cNative Authority Council
    • dDistrict Council
  5. Question 5Recall

    The four colonial constitutions -- Clifford, Guggisberg, Burns and Arden Clarke -- were named after their respective

    • aGovernors of the Gold Coast at the time of their formation
    • bSecretaries of State for the Colonies
    • cAsantehenes at the time
    • dtraditional rulers who drafted them

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