Sharks General Knowledge Flashcards
Largest South African political party
African National Congress
Former president of South Africa
Jacob Suma
Current president of South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa
who won the 2001 nobel peace prize?
Dimitri Marutav
Population of Ghana
31.7 million ( 400,00 more women than men )
6 new regions in Ghana (and their capitals)
Savannah-Damango Western North - Sefwi wianso Oti-Dambai Bono East - Techiman Bono-Sunyani Ahafo-Goaso
First 7 chapters of the constitution (26 chapters in constitution)
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
when did the 1992 constitution come into power?
7th January 1997
order of constitutions in ghana
1st -1960
2nd-1972
3rd -1981
we are in our – parliament
8th parliament
how many seats belong to NDC and NPP ?
137 to both and one independent partu
1957, who was kwame nkrumah
he was the prime minsiter
when did the plebiscite voting for Ghana to become a republic happen?
April 27,1960
88 VOTED YES TO GHANA BECOMING A REPUBLIC
89 VOTED YES TO NKRUMAH BECOMING A PRESIDENT
When did ghana become a republic
1st July 1960
what happened on 1st August 1962
Bomb attack in Kulungulu
what happened on 9th september 1962
Anothe bomb attack at the flagstaff house . 9 school children died.
what was the colour of our former flag
Red white green
When was Kwame Nkrumah was voted in again
1965
what happened on feb 24th 1966
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
When did Ankara resign
April 2 1969
Replaced with Gen afrifa
When was the ban on political parties removed
1st may 1969
what is the progress party
led by Kofi Abrefa Busia
became prime minister on september 3rd 1969
-they had 105 seats in the national assembly council
What year did Ghana qualify for the World Cup
2005
The current Second Deputy Speaker
Andrew Amoako Asiamah, an independent candidate
Current speaker of parliament
Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin
Inspector General Police
George Akuffo Dampare
Previous- James Oppong-Boanuh
Chief Justice
Kwesi Anin Yeboah
First president of Nigeria
Muhammed Mufalat
First president of South Africa
is Nelson Mandela
First President of Egypt
is Muhammed Naguib
First president of South Korea
Syngman Rhee
Who won the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize
William Deklerk and Nelson Mandela
Republics of Ghana
- 1960
- 1972
- 1981
- 1992
1st deputy of parliament
Joseph Osei Owusu
2nd deputy of parliament
Andrew Amoako Asiamah
What is the 8th chapter of the constitution
The executive
What is the 9th chapter of the constitution
The council of state
What is the 10th chapter of the constitution
The legislature
What is the 11th chapter of the constitution
The judiciary
What is the 12th chapter of the constitution
The freedom and independency of the media
What is the 13th chapter of the constitution
Finance
What is the 14th chapter of the constitution
The public services
What is the 15th chapter of the constitution
The police service
When did Namibia gain independence?
1966
When did Botswana gain independence?
Friday September 30, 1966
When did Kenya gain independence?
1963 December 12
When did Tanzania gain independence?
9 December 1961
When did Eritrea gain independence?
24 may 1993
When did Ethiopia gain independence?
5 may 1941
When did Nelson Mandela run for president?
1994
When did Ghana first become a republic?
1 July 1960
When was Ghana voted to have a one party state?
Jan 31 1964 (that was when the flag was changed)
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.
When was Edward akuffo addo elected prime minister
Aug 28 1970
When did Ignacius kutu acheampong come to power
1972 Jan 13
When was the national redemption council introduced and how many people were in it
1975 and 9 people
When was the NRC changed to supreme military council
July 5 1978
When did kutu acheampong resign as head of state
July 5 1978
When did Frederick Kauffman become head of state
July 6 1978
When was the failed coup attempted by JJ Rawlings
May 15 1979
When did the Armed force revolutionary depose Akuffo
June 4 1979
Who won the election 1979
The PNP - Hilla l’iman won by 61% vote
Won 71/140 seats
(Popular Front Party won 42)
When Hilla L’iman become president
September 24 1979
When did JJ Rawlings come to power
31 December 1981
When did the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC) change to the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
June 10 1992
When did John Kufuor become president
Jan 7 2001
When did John Atta-Mills become president
2008
When did Mahama become president
2012
When did Akuffo Addo become president
2016 -2021
Who hosted the 2006 World Cup
Germany
Which country borders Ghana to the east?
Togo
When was the Elmira castle built and by who?
The Portuguese built it in 1482
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
Who was the Ghana flag designed by?
Theodosia Okoh
which country borders Ghana to the west?
Cote d’Ivoire (or Ivory Coast)
which country is on top of us
burkina faso
what is Ghana’s oldest landmark?
the larabanga mosque
of which party is the current Ghanaian president?
New Patriotic Party (NPP)
how many regions is ghana divided into
16
who was the first female vice-chancellor in Ghanaian university?
Professor Jana Naana Opoku Agyemang
when did Ghana start producing oil?
december 2010
what is the premier university in ghana
university of ghana
who is the current minister of education in ghana?
Yaw Osei Adutwum
who is the current vice president of ghana
Mahamudu Bawumia
How many members make up the Ghanaian parliament?
275
what are the two words on the official coat of arms of ghana?
freedom and justice
who is the current chief of defense staff in ghana?
Rear admiral Seth Amoama
who is the current head of civil service in ghana
Nana Kwasi Agyekum Dwamena
who is the current chief of army staff in ghana?
Major General Thomas Oppong Peprah
Who is the current Chief of Naval Staff in Ghana?
Rear Admiral Issah Yakubu
Who is the current Chief of Air Staff in Ghana?
AVM Frank Hanson
How many political parties are in Ghana?
29
list 5 natural resources found in ghana.
any of : Crude Oil Timber Gold Diamonds Bauxite Manganese
Who was the first woman to be a Judge in Ghana
Annie Ruth Baeta
Which is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
How many countries constitute the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
16
Who made the Ghana coat of arms
Amon kotie
Who composed the Ghana national anthem
Philip Gbeho
In which year did Kwame Nkrumah die?
April 27 1972
What is the total area of Ghana?
238,534 km² or 92,098 sq mi
how many districts does ghana have?
216
name the highest populated city in ghana
accra
name the longest river in ghana
volta river
name the highest mountain in ghana
Mount Afadjato
state the type of government in ghana
constitutional republic
