What is a family? State four wonders performed by Okonfo Ankyc.

Here are the solutions to Question 5 (a) and (b).

a) A family is a fundamental social group typically consisting of parents and their children, or other relatives, living together and functioning as a unit. It is characterized by kinship, shared responsibilities, and mutual support, providing a primary environment for nurturing and socialization.

b) Four wonders performed by Okomfo Anokye are:

1. Conjuring the Golden Stool: He is famously believed to have conjured the Golden Stool from the sky, which became the sacred symbol of the Ashanti nation and the soul of its people.
2. Uniting the Ashanti states: He played a pivotal role in spiritually uniting the various Akan states under Osei Tutu I, leading to the formation of the powerful Ashanti Empire.
3. Planting the Kum tree: He is said to have planted two Kum trees, one of which flourished and marked the site for the capital city, Kumasi.
4. Making a sword stand upright: Legend states he made a sword stand upright in the ground, which no one could remove, symbolizing the strength and permanence of the Ashanti kingdom.