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Ghana Flashcards

1
Q

What is the capital city of Ghana?

A

Accra

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2
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True or False: Ghana was the first African country to gain independence.

A

True

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3
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In what year did Ghana gain independence?

A

1957

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4
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Who was the first President of Ghana?

A

Kwame Nkrumah

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5
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What is the official language of Ghana?

A

English

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6
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Fill in the blank: The currency of Ghana is called the _____.

A

Ghanaian Cedi

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7
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Which body of water borders Ghana to the south?

A

Gulf of Guinea

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8
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What is the national motto of Ghana?

A

Freedom and Justice

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9
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major ethnic group in Ghana? A) Zulu B) Akan C) Maori

A

B) Akan

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10
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What is the main export product of Ghana?

A

Cocoa

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11
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True or False: Ghana is known for its gold resources.

A

True

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12
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Which festival is celebrated by the Akan people in Ghana?

A

Odwira Festival

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13
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What is Ghana’s largest city?

A

Accra

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14
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Fill in the blank: The first European country to establish a trading post in Ghana was _____.

A

Portugal

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15
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What is the predominant religion in Ghana?

A

Christianity

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16
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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

A) Cape Coast Castle

17
Q

Who led the campaign for Ghana’s independence?

A

Kwame Nkrumah

18
Q

What is the name of the traditional Ghanaian cloth?

A

Kente

19
Q

True or False: Ghana has a parliamentary system of government.

A

True

20
Q

What is the name of Ghana’s longest river?

A

Volta River

21
Q

Fill in the blank: The national animal of Ghana is the _____.

A

Eagle

22
Q

Which year did Ghana become a republic?

A

1960

23
Q

Multiple Choice: What is the major language spoken in the northern regions of Ghana? A) Twi B) Dagbani C) Ewe

A

B) Dagbani

24
Q

What is the significance of the Ashanti Region in Ghana?

A

It is the cultural heartland of the Ashanti people.

25
Q

True or False: Ghana is a landlocked country.

A

False

26
Q

What is the primary agricultural product of Ghana?

A

Cocoa

27
Q

Fill in the blank: The Ghanaian independence movement was significantly influenced by the _____.

A

Pan-Africanism

28
Q

What is the traditional greeting in Ghana?

A

Ete sen?

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