Rural Ghana Flashcards
What is the primary economic activity in rural Ghana?
Agriculture
True or False: Rural Ghana has a high level of access to modern healthcare facilities.
False
Fill in the blank: The main crops cultivated in rural Ghana include ______ and ______.
cocoa, yams
What percentage of Ghana’s population lives in rural areas?
About 50%
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) Access to education
What is the average size of a farm in rural Ghana?
1 to 2 hectares
True or False: Rural Ghana is known for its rich cultural heritage and traditions.
True
What is the primary source of water for rural households in Ghana?
Rivers and boreholes
Fill in the blank: Many rural communities in Ghana rely on ______ for transportation.
motorbikes
What is the role of the Ghana National Rural Electrification Programme?
To provide electricity to rural areas
Multiple Choice: Which crop is often referred to as the ‘golden bean’ in Ghana? A) Rice B) Cocoa C) Cassava D) Maize
B) Cocoa
What is the average literacy rate in rural Ghana?
About 60%
True or False: Education opportunities are equal in rural and urban Ghana.
False
What is the significance of the ‘Damba’ festival in rural Ghana?
It celebrates the end of the fasting period for certain ethnic groups.
Fill in the blank: _______ is a common livestock raised in rural Ghana.
Goats
What is the main source of income for most families in rural Ghana?
Farming
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
B) Northern Region
What is the common method of farming practiced in rural Ghana?
Smallholder farming
True or False: Mobile phone usage is growing rapidly among rural populations in Ghana.
True
What challenges do rural farmers in Ghana face due to climate change?
Droughts and unpredictable weather patterns
Fill in the blank: The traditional method of preserving food in rural Ghana is through ______.
drying or smoking
What is a common form of community support in rural Ghana?
Mutual aid groups
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a staple food in rural Ghana? A) Plantain B) Wheat C) Cassava D) Rice
B) Wheat
What is the impact of migration on rural Ghanaian communities?
It often leads to labor shortages and changes in family structures.
True or False: Traditional beliefs and practices significantly influence daily life in rural Ghana.
True
