Rural Ghana Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary economic activity in rural Ghana?

A

Agriculture

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2
Q

True or False: Rural Ghana has a high level of access to modern healthcare facilities.

A

False

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3
Q

Fill in the blank: The main crops cultivated in rural Ghana include ______ and ______.

A

cocoa, yams

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4
Q

What percentage of Ghana’s population lives in rural areas?

A

About 50%

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5
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common challenge faced by rural communities in Ghana? A) Access to education B) Abundance of jobs C) High internet connectivity D) None of the above

A

A) Access to education

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6
Q

What is the average size of a farm in rural Ghana?

A

1 to 2 hectares

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7
Q

True or False: Rural Ghana is known for its rich cultural heritage and traditions.

A

True

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8
Q

What is the primary source of water for rural households in Ghana?

A

Rivers and boreholes

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9
Q

Fill in the blank: Many rural communities in Ghana rely on ______ for transportation.

A

motorbikes

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10
Q

What is the role of the Ghana National Rural Electrification Programme?

A

To provide electricity to rural areas

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11
Q

Multiple Choice: Which crop is often referred to as the ‘golden bean’ in Ghana? A) Rice B) Cocoa C) Cassava D) Maize

A

B) Cocoa

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12
Q

What is the average literacy rate in rural Ghana?

A

About 60%

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13
Q

True or False: Education opportunities are equal in rural and urban Ghana.

A

False

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14
Q

What is the significance of the ‘Damba’ festival in rural Ghana?

A

It celebrates the end of the fasting period for certain ethnic groups.

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15
Q

Fill in the blank: _______ is a common livestock raised in rural Ghana.

A

Goats

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16
Q

What is the main source of income for most families in rural Ghana?

A

Farming

17
Q

Multiple Choice: Which region in Ghana is primarily known for its rural farming activities? A) Greater Accra B) Northern Region C) Western Region D) Ashanti Region

A

B) Northern Region

18
Q

What is the common method of farming practiced in rural Ghana?

A

Smallholder farming

19
Q

True or False: Mobile phone usage is growing rapidly among rural populations in Ghana.

A

True

20
Q

What challenges do rural farmers in Ghana face due to climate change?

A

Droughts and unpredictable weather patterns

21
Q

Fill in the blank: The traditional method of preserving food in rural Ghana is through ______.

A

drying or smoking

22
Q

What is a common form of community support in rural Ghana?

A

Mutual aid groups

23
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a staple food in rural Ghana? A) Plantain B) Wheat C) Cassava D) Rice

A

B) Wheat

24
Q

What is the impact of migration on rural Ghanaian communities?

A

It often leads to labor shortages and changes in family structures.

25
Q

True or False: Traditional beliefs and practices significantly influence daily life in rural Ghana.

A

True