State the factors that led to the rise and growth of the Asante Empire.
Answer:
-The trans-Atlantic slave trade brought a lot of wealth to the Asante people.
-Able, shrewd and courageous leaders such as Osei Tutu.
-The golden stool brought about unity in the kingdom.
-The centralized political system under Asantehene provided stability.
-The Asante had a large efficient standing army with modern weapons such as guns.
-The Odwira festival that was held annually helped to make the state more cohesive.
-The disintegration of the Denkyria Empire enabled the Asante to develop a free and strong state.
-The kingdom had strong agricultural base that ensured food security for the people.