Exploring the history of Ghana
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Question 1
What is the meaning of the Adinkra symbol "Sankofa"?
A
Unity
B
Wisdom
C
Rebirth
D
Return and fetch it
Question 2
Which Ghanaian city is known as the "Garden City" due to its abundance of flowers and green spaces?
A
Accra
B
Tamale
C
Kumasi
D
Sekondi-Takoradi
Question 3
Which river forms the border between Ghana and the Ivory Coast?
A
Volta River
B
Pra River
C
Ankobra River
D
Tano River
Question 4
Which traditional Ghanaian cloth is known for its vibrant colours and intricate patterns, often worn on special occasions?
A
Kente
B
Adinkra
C
Bogolan
D
Batik
Question 5
What is the name of the Ghanaian festival celebrated by the Ga people to give thanks for a bountiful harvest?
A
Homowo
B
Odwira
C
Aboakyer
D
Akwasidae
Question 6
Which river is the longest in Ghana and flows through much of the country?
A
Volta River
B
Pra River
C
Ankobra River
D
Densu River
Question 7
Who is the Ghanaian poet and statesman known as the "Soul of African Poetry" and played a significant role in Ghana's early post-independence era?
A
Wole Soyinka
B
Chinua Achebe
C
Kofi Awoonor
D
Kwame Nkrumah
Question 8
Which traditional Ghanaian dance is associated with the Ashanti people and is performed during festive occasions?
A
Azonto
B
Highlife
C
Adowa
D
Kpanlogo
Question 9
What is the capital city of Ghana?
A
Lagos
B
Accra
C
Kumasi
D
Abuja
Question 10
In what year did Ghana become the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence from colonial rule?
A
1952
B
1957
C
1960
D
1963
Question 11
Who was the first President of Ghana and a key figure in its struggle for independence?
A
Jomo Kenyatta
B
Nelson Mandela
C
Julius Nyerere
D
Kwame Nkrumah
Question 12
What was the original name of Ghana before it gained independence in 1957?
A
Ivory Coast
B
Spice Coast
C
Gold Coast
D
Pearl Coast
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