Ghana Flashcards
What is the capital city of Ghana?
Accra
True or False: Ghana was the first African country to gain independence.
True
In what year did Ghana gain independence?
1957
Who was the first President of Ghana?
Kwame Nkrumah
What is the official language of Ghana?
English
Fill in the blank: The currency of Ghana is called the _____.
Ghanaian Cedi
Which body of water borders Ghana to the south?
Gulf of Guinea
What is the national motto of Ghana?
Freedom and Justice
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major ethnic group in Ghana? A) Zulu B) Akan C) Maori
B) Akan
What is the main export product of Ghana?
Cocoa
True or False: Ghana is known for its gold resources.
True
Which festival is celebrated by the Akan people in Ghana?
Odwira Festival
What is Ghana’s largest city?
Accra
Fill in the blank: The first European country to establish a trading post in Ghana was _____.
Portugal
What is the predominant religion in Ghana?
Christianity
Multiple Choice: Which historic site in Ghana is known for its role in the transatlantic slave trade? A) Cape Coast Castle B) Victoria Falls C) Great Wall of China
A) Cape Coast Castle
Who led the campaign for Ghana’s independence?
Kwame Nkrumah
What is the name of the traditional Ghanaian cloth?
Kente
True or False: Ghana has a parliamentary system of government.
True
What is the name of Ghana’s longest river?
Volta River
Fill in the blank: The national animal of Ghana is the _____.
Eagle
Which year did Ghana become a republic?
1960
Multiple Choice: What is the major language spoken in the northern regions of Ghana? A) Twi B) Dagbani C) Ewe
B) Dagbani
What is the significance of the Ashanti Region in Ghana?
It is the cultural heartland of the Ashanti people.
True or False: Ghana is a landlocked country.
False
What is the primary agricultural product of Ghana?
Cocoa
Fill in the blank: The Ghanaian independence movement was significantly influenced by the _____.
Pan-Africanism
What is the traditional greeting in Ghana?
Ete sen?
