This empire used a system of local government in which an obirempon or "Big Man" served as a regional ruler, and it employed a communication system called "talking drums". This kingdom rose to prominence with its victory over Ntim Gyakari at the Battle of Feyiase, which cemented their dominance over
This empire used a system of local government in which an obirempon or "Big Man" served as a regional ruler, and it employed a communication system called "talking drums". This kingdom rose to prominence with its victory over Ntim Gyakari at the Battle of Feyiase, which cemented their dominance over the Denkyira people. This empire's last resistance was led by Queen Yaa in 1900, and their capital had earlier been burned by the British general Garnet Wolseley. This empire's cofounders were Osei Kofi Tutu, who wielded political power, and his chief priest Okomfo Anokye, who made the Golden Stool descend from the heavens. With its capital at Kumasi, for 10 points, name this African empire centered in present-day Ghana.
This empire used a system of local government in which an obirempon or "Big Man" served as a regional ruler, and it employed a communication system called "talking drums".
{Ashanti} Empire [or {Ashanti Confederacy}; or {Ashanti Union}; or {Asanteman}]