ENGLISH CLASS READER Queen Amina Page 16 -21

How long had Kawanissa been ruler?

• two years

• one week

• one month

• one year

For twelve years Amina had studied with the warriors of Zazzau and she had learned

• the tactics of war

• territorial expansion

• When to fight and when to retreat

• Understanding of logistics

• All of the above

When Amina was a child, Sarkin Nohir kept her in the court

•    so she could play well

• so she could learn about the court

•    to keep an eye on her

• to get familiar with her

•       so Bakwa & Mark a could have more time with each other

Why did Karama have the right to become a king?

• He was Bakwa's younger brother.

• He was handsome.

• He was a king already.

•  He wanted to be a good king.

• He had enough money to be king.

How often did the women dance the gada?

• once a week

• every day

• only occasionally

• four times a year

• five times a week

Why did the women braid their hair?

• It was difficult to see through their loose hair when dancing.

• They were afraid that their hair might be pulled out.

• They thought it looked better when it was braided.

• It was cheaper to have braids than a headdress.

• It was painful to dance with loose hair.

How were Amina and Bakwa's headdresses different from those of the other women?

• They were a different colour.

• They were larger.

• They were more expensive.

• They were more elaborately decorated.

• They were perfumed

Who was the magira in Borno?

• the queen mother

• the king

• borno

• Never Idris Aloma

• Amina

What does sarauniya mean?

• too

• city

• zaria

• queen mother

• queen

What did the slaves believe Amina would do when she was angry?

• shout

• cry

• hold her breath

• run away

• kick people