Kumasi

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Kumasi?Ashanti Region, southern Ghana, West Africa
2. How big is Kumasi?The Kumasi metropolitan area covers approximately 254 square kilometers (98 square miles)
3. When was Kumasi built?Circa 1695, serving as the capital of the Ashanti Empire
4. What is Kumasi known for?Historical capital of the Ashanti Empire, Kejetia Market, Ashanti culture, and KNUST
5. Why is Kumasi important to the Ashanti people?It was the capital of the Ashanti Empire, and today it still hosts many cultural sites, museums, and ceremonies that honor Ashanti heritage.
6. How does the climate affect life in Kumasi?Kumasi has a tropical wet and dry climate with two rainy seasons, which helps grow cocoa and other crops that support the local economy.

Ashanti Empire: A powerful pre-colonial West African state known for its sophisticated political structure and gold wealth.
Asantehene: The king or paramount chief of the Ashanti people, a highly revered traditional leader.
Metropolitan Assembly: The local government body responsible for the administration and development of a major city.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST): A leading public research university in Ghana, particularly strong in science, technology, and engineering.