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Largest South African political party

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African National Congress

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Former president of South Africa

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Jacob Suma

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Current president of South Africa

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Cyril Ramaphosa

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who won the 2001 nobel peace prize?

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Dimitri Marutav

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Population of Ghana

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31.7 million ( 400,00 more women than men )

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6 new regions in Ghana (and their capitals)

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Savannah-Damango
Western North - Sefwi wianso
Oti-Dambai
Bono East - Techiman
Bono-Sunyani
Ahafo-Goaso
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First 7 chapters of the constitution (26 chapters in constitution)

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Chapter 1:The constitution
Chapter 2:The territories
Chapter 3:Citizenship
Chapter 4: The laws of ghana.
Chapter 5:The fundamental rights and freedoms.
Chapter 6:The directive principles of state policy
Chapter 7:Representation of the people

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when did the 1992 constitution come into power?

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7th January 1997

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9
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order of constitutions in ghana

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1st -1960
2nd-1972
3rd -1981

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10
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we are in our – parliament

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8th parliament

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how many seats belong to NDC and NPP ?

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137 to both and one independent partu

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1957, who was kwame nkrumah

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he was the prime minsiter

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when did the plebiscite voting for Ghana to become a republic happen?

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April 27,1960

88 VOTED YES TO GHANA BECOMING A REPUBLIC
89 VOTED YES TO NKRUMAH BECOMING A PRESIDENT

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14
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When did ghana become a republic

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1st July 1960

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15
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what happened on 1st August 1962

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Bomb attack in Kulungulu

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what happened on 9th september 1962

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Anothe bomb attack at the flagstaff house . 9 school children died.

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17
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what was the colour of our former flag

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Red white green

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18
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When was Kwame Nkrumah was voted in again

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1965

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19
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what happened on feb 24th 1966

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Coup by General Ankrah

  • he lead the National Liberation Council
  • 2 days later the constitution was suspended
  • Gen kototka was one of the people that led the coup
  • he was killed months later
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20
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When did Ankara resign

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April 2 1969

Replaced with Gen afrifa

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21
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When was the ban on political parties removed

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1st may 1969

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what is the progress party

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led by Kofi Abrefa Busia
became prime minister on september 3rd 1969
-they had 105 seats in the national assembly council

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23
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What year did Ghana qualify for the World Cup

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2005

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24
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The current Second Deputy Speaker

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Andrew Amoako Asiamah, an independent candidate

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Current speaker of parliament
Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin
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Inspector General Police
George Akuffo Dampare Previous- James Oppong-Boanuh
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Chief Justice
Kwesi Anin Yeboah
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First president of Nigeria
Muhammed Mufalat
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First president of South Africa
is Nelson Mandela
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First President of Egypt
is Muhammed Naguib
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First president of South Korea
Syngman Rhee
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Who won the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize
William Deklerk and Nelson Mandela
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Republics of Ghana
- 1960 - 1972 - 1981 - 1992
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1st deputy of parliament
Joseph Osei Owusu
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2nd deputy of parliament
Andrew Amoako Asiamah
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What is the 8th chapter of the constitution
The executive
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What is the 9th chapter of the constitution
The council of state
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What is the 10th chapter of the constitution
The legislature
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What is the 11th chapter of the constitution
The judiciary
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What is the 12th chapter of the constitution
The freedom and independency of the media
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What is the 13th chapter of the constitution
Finance
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What is the 14th chapter of the constitution
The public services
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What is the 15th chapter of the constitution
The police service
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When did Namibia gain independence?
1966
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When did Botswana gain independence?
Friday September 30, 1966
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When did Kenya gain independence?
1963 December 12
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When did Tanzania gain independence?
9 December 1961
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When did Eritrea gain independence?
24 may 1993
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When did Ethiopia gain independence?
5 may 1941
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When did Nelson Mandela run for president?
1994
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When did Ghana first become a republic?
1 July 1960
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When was Ghana voted to have a one party state?
Jan 31 1964 (that was when the flag was changed)
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Who overthrew Kwame Nkrumah in 1966
24 Feb 1966 KN was overthrown in a military coup led by Gen Ankara leading the National Liberation Council.
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When was Edward akuffo addo elected prime minister
Aug 28 1970
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When did Ignacius kutu acheampong come to power
1972 Jan 13
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When was the national redemption council introduced and how many people were in it
1975 and 9 people
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When was the NRC changed to supreme military council
July 5 1978
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When did kutu acheampong resign as head of state
July 5 1978
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When did Frederick Kauffman become head of state
July 6 1978
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When was the failed coup attempted by JJ Rawlings
May 15 1979
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When did the Armed force revolutionary depose Akuffo
June 4 1979
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Who won the election 1979
The PNP - Hilla l’iman won by 61% vote Won 71/140 seats (Popular Front Party won 42)
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When Hilla L’iman become president
September 24 1979
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When did JJ Rawlings come to power
31 December 1981
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When did the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC) change to the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
June 10 1992
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When did John Kufuor become president
Jan 7 2001
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When did John Atta-Mills become president
2008
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When did Mahama become president
2012
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When did Akuffo Addo become president
2016 -2021
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Who hosted the 2006 World Cup
Germany
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Which country borders Ghana to the east?
Togo
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When was the Elmira castle built and by who?
The Portuguese built it in 1482
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What does the Ghana flag represent?
Red - the blood of our forefathers Gold - the mineral wealth of Ghana Green - agriculture of Ghana Black star - symbol of African emancipation
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Who was the Ghana flag designed by?
Theodosia Okoh
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which country borders Ghana to the west?
Cote d'Ivoire (or Ivory Coast)
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which country is on top of us
burkina faso
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what is Ghana's oldest landmark?
the larabanga mosque
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of which party is the current Ghanaian president?
New Patriotic Party (NPP)
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how many regions is ghana divided into
16
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who was the first female vice-chancellor in Ghanaian university?
Professor Jana Naana Opoku Agyemang
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when did Ghana start producing oil?
december 2010
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what is the premier university in ghana
university of ghana
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who is the current minister of education in ghana?
Yaw Osei Adutwum
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who is the current vice president of ghana
Mahamudu Bawumia
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How many members make up the Ghanaian parliament?
275
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what are the two words on the official coat of arms of ghana?
freedom and justice
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who is the current chief of defense staff in ghana?
Rear admiral Seth Amoama
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who is the current head of civil service in ghana
Nana Kwasi Agyekum Dwamena
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who is the current chief of army staff in ghana?
Major General Thomas Oppong Peprah
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Who is the current Chief of Naval Staff in Ghana?
Rear Admiral Issah Yakubu
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Who is the current Chief of Air Staff in Ghana?
AVM Frank Hanson
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How many political parties are in Ghana?
29
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list 5 natural resources found in ghana.
``` any of : Crude Oil Timber Gold Diamonds Bauxite Manganese ```
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Who was the first woman to be a Judge in Ghana
Annie Ruth Baeta
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Which is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
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How many countries constitute the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
16
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Who made the Ghana coat of arms
Amon kotie
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Who composed the Ghana national anthem
Philip Gbeho
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In which year did Kwame Nkrumah die?
April 27 1972
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What is the total area of Ghana?
238,534 km² or 92,098 sq mi
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how many districts does ghana have?
216
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name the highest populated city in ghana
accra
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name the longest river in ghana
volta river
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name the highest mountain in ghana
Mount Afadjato
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state the type of government in ghana
constitutional republic

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