They knew the land that they were fighting on and they had the high ground.
It is the second one, to help the members organize and complete work
<em />First of all, they can indeed protest. In the USA, we have the right to do so, and if enough people can protest, the government can notice and make decisions based on the opinion of the people. Secondly, back in history, people used civil disobedience, but if we're talking about the modern world this doesn't apply <em>that much.</em> We can also utilize the media. Millions use it, and a simple tweet or instagram post can spread the word to countless amounts of people, including the government. In fact, the government does actually use social media, giving citizens who want to speak out about their beliefs a better chance to do so. Hope this helps.
From the Ashanti kings of Ghana, there is a golden stool that is a symbol of their power. It is said to have not been seen by the public for about 300 years. The location of such is is kept secret, and a replica is used for public display. Hope this answers the question.
The emperor was at the top of the 'feudal pyramid'
