1.
The Yaa Asentewaa war of 1900 was caused by
Governor Hudson's demand for the Golden Stool
the closure of the slave trade routes to the coast
the killing of George Ekem Ferguson
the refusal of the Asantes to accept Christianity
Answer: A
2.
The Danes defeated the Anlos in the
Sagbadre war
Srogbo war
Sagrenti war
Dodowa war
Answer: A
3.
In which vegetational belt is Ghana‟s cocoa mostly grown?
Mangrove swamp
Sudan savanna
Semi-deciduous forest
Guinea savanna
Answer: C
4.
The Kakum Forest in Ghana promotes economic development through its
supply of firewood
supply of timber
suitable location
tourist attraction
Answer: D
5.
The Supreme Court of Ghana
interprets the constitution and the laws of Ghana
makes and implements laws
remands criminals in custody
runs courses for judges and magistrates
Answer: A
6.
The international organization formed to maintain world peace after the Second World War is known as
The League of Nations
United Nations Organisation
Commonwealth of Nations
Non-aligned Movement
Answer: B
7.
Which of the following is not considered as an environmental problem?
Air pollution
Bush burning
Shortage of water
Poor drainage
Answer: E
8.
Respecting the rights of others and performing our responsibilities to the state help to promote
responsible citizenship.
community development.
building political parties.
national integration.
Answer: A
9.
The farming practice, which combines crop cultivation and animal rearing, is called
Mixed cropping
Mixed farming
Ranching
Nomadism
Answer: B
10.
The risk bearing of a business organization falls on the
customers.
entrepreneurs.
workers.
bankers.
Answer: B
11.
Which of the following is not a product of the forest zone in Ghana?
Palm nut
Shea nut
Cocoa
Coffee
Answer: B
12.
A long narrow depression with a downward slope on the earth‟s surface is called
an inselberg
sand dune
valley
a ridge
Answer: C
13.
Which of the following cultural practices is a drawback to development in the Ghanaian society?
Celebration of festivals
Naming and outdooring ceremonies
Belief in the activities of demons
Performing puberty rites
Answer: C
14.
The headquarters of the League of Nations was situated in
New York
Moscow
Geneva
Washington D.C.
Answer: D
15.
During the Second World War, Ghanaian soldiers fought on the side of
Germany and her allies
America and her allies
Britain and her allies
Japan and her allies
Answer: C
16.
The application of checks and balances in democratic governments helps to prevent
plebiscite
dictatorship
voting
unemployment
Answer: B
17.
The birds in the Coat-of-Arms of Ghana are
hawks
eagles
crows
parrots
Answer: B
Ghana's Coat-of-Arms

18.

Use the sketch map of Ghana above to answer below
The people who live in the area shaded P are
Ewes
Akans
Ga-Adangmes
Mamprusis
Answer: C
19.
The 1951 general election granted Ghana
political independence
republican status
membership of the Commonwealth
internal self-government
Answer: D
20.
At the United Nations Organization, veto power is used by the
International Court of Justice
Food and Agricultural Organization
Permanent Members of the Security Council
General Assembly
Answer: C
21.
Which of the following activities can constitute human rights abuse in Ghana?
Child labour
Dropping out of school
Drug abuse
Employing an 18 year old girl
Answer: A
22.
The Sagrenti War of 1874 was fought between the
Fantes and Asantes
British and Fantes
Akyems and Asantes
British and Asantes
Answer: D
23.
Primary production contributes to the development of Ghana in two of the following ways:
I. supplies raw materials
II. provides services for manufacturing
III. ensures the flow of money for trading
IV. provides employment for many people
I and II only
II and III only
I and IV only
III and IV only
Answer: C
24.
Which of the following features is not associated with rivers?
Waves
Delta
Meander
Valley
Answer: D
25.
What is the cheapest source of power for large industries?
Petroleum
Coal
Gas
Water
Answer: D
26.
The leading producer of cotton in Africa is
Mali
Egypt
Uganda
South Africa
Answer: B
27.
Which of the following is a duty of a citizen?
Joining a religious group
Helping the Police financially
Paying taxes for development
Giving free medical care
Answer: C
28.
The Upper East regional capital lies
North-West of Kumasi.
North-East of Kumasi.
South-East of Kumasi.
South-West of Kumasi.
Answer: B
29.
The constitution of a country is important because it
punishes criminals and politicians.
allows the Speaker to become the Head of State.
Serves as basis for the practice of good governance.
can be amended anytime and has fixed term.
Answer: C
30.
The temperature of your classroom can be measured with
barometer
thermometer
rain gauge
wind vane
Answer: B
31.
Ghana lies between latitudes
1o North and 11o North.
5o North and 11o North.
11o North and 15o South.
5o North and 11o South.
Answer: B
32.
When two air masses of different temperatures meet, the condition results in the formation of
rain shadow.
cyclonic rainfall.
relief rainfall.
thunder and lighting.
Answer: B
33.
Which of the following factors is a reason for Ghana's cultural diversity?
Ethnic grouping
Foreign trade
Internal trade
Colonization
Answer: A
34.
Utilities and services are more easily supplied when settlements are
built anyhow.
close together.
far apart.
well planted.
Answer: D
35.
High birth rate in developing countries can lead to
high income per head
low income per head
low dependency ratio
skilled labour force
Answer: B
36.
The person who led the Gonjas to settle at their present home in Northern Ghana was
Ndewura Jakpa
Naa Dariziogo
Naa Sitobu
Naa Zirile
Answer: A
37.
Who was the Head of State of Ghana between 1954 and 1960?
Dr Kwame Nkrumah
Dr J. B. Danquah
The Queen of Britain
Dr K. A. Busia
Answer: C
38.
In a working environment, productivity means
output of the country
management of workers.
output per worker.
quality of resource.
Answer: C
39.
Most aspects of Ghanaian culture are displayed during
funeral rites
naming ceremonies
puberty rites
traditional festivals
Answer: D
40.
Which of the following is not found in West Africa?
Fouta Djallon Mountains
Guinea highlands
Jos Plateau
Akwapim-Togo Ranges
Ahaggar Plateau
Answer: E
Use the rainfall graph below to answer the questions that follow:
The graph below shows the rainfall distribution of Station A

a)
Calculate the average rainfall for the first half of the year.
b)
Find the total rainfall from July to the end of the year.
c)
Which two months of the year have equal amounts of rainfall?
d)
Describe the pattern of the rainfall distribution.
a)
Mean/Average =
Mean/Average =
Mean/Average = = 37.5 mm
b)
Total rainfall from July to December = 145 + 130 + 80 + 90 + 40 + 10
Total rainfall from July to December = 495 mm
c)
February and December (10 mm)
d)
The rainfall was low at the beginning of the year, steadily increased to a maximum in July and thereafter decreased to low levels at the end of the year
(a)
(i)
What is superstition?
(ii)
Give two examples of superstitious beliefs.
(b)
Outline five effects of superstitious beliefs on a community.
(a)
(i)
Superstition is the belief and fear of certain events which happen in way that cannot be explained.
OR
Superstition is the belief and fear of the unknown which cannot be proved.
(ii)
Examples of superstitious beliefs
1. Witchcraft
2. Curses
3. Juju
4. Myth
5. Taboo
6. Magic
7. Occultism
(b)
Effects of superstitious beliefs on a community
1. It slows down growth and scientific development. This reduces the ability of the people to solve problems in a rational manner
2. There is abuse of human rights. Individuals accused of superstitious experience are abused against their fundamental human rights
3. It brings about irrational fear which makes people live in fear as a result of being afraid that someone who has supernatural powers may harm them
4. It reduces scientific and critical thinking for instance people do not question the reason behind some happenings
5. It brings about suspicion and mistrust which brings fear leading to break-up of families and relationships
6. It leads to animosity which can lead to ethnic conflicts
7. It leads to laziness and does not promote development
8. It brings social control and good morals
9. It preserves and conserves forest as certain forest are left because of superstitious beliefs
10. It brings about social cohesion and unity
11. Lot of resources are wasted on pacification and sacrifices
12. It promotes crime such as serial killings
13. It provides rest to farmers, fishermen, hunters
14. It maintains respect for law and order and respect for authority
a)
List five characteristics of the North East Trade winds in Ghana.
b)
Describe five effects of the North East Trade winds in Ghana.
a)
Characteristics of the North East Trade winds in Ghana
1. Another name is called Harmattan
2. Blow from the North east of Ghana to the South west of Ghana in direction
3. Winds are normally dry
4. The winds do not bring rains
5. The winds bring along dust
6. Blow around the months of November to March/November to February
7. Bring about hazy weather conditions/poor visibility
8. Temperature of the winds is low/winds are cold
9. Associated with movements of air pressure belts
10. Cloud cover is low
11. Low relative humidity
b)
Effects of the North East Trade winds in Ghana
1. Visibility is poor
2. The weather become cold, dry and dusty
3. Prevents rainfall
4. Volume of rivers and dams decreases
5. Dusty condition
6. Discomfort on eye, skin, nose and body
7. Air pollution
8. Rivers, streams and creeks dry up
9. Affects aircraft, rail and ship operations
10. Facilitate bush fires
11. Lips and feet bleed
12. Aid in salt production
13. Farmers harvest and dry crops
14. Cause bronchial related illnesses eg. asthma
15. Facilitate clearing of farm lands
16. Facilitate drying of laundry clothes
17. Reduce the breeding conditions of mosquitoes
18. Facilitate hunting of animals
19. Lack of pasture for animals
(a)
Identify four negative effects of rural-urban migration on the villages of Ghana.
(b)
Suggest any three ways of reducing rural-urban migration in Ghana.
(a)
Negative effects of rural-urban migration on the villages of Ghana
1. Low Production of food and other agricultural products
2. Increased number of broken homes as a result of breakdown of marriages
3. Lack of supervision of children which often creates a high incidence of child delinquency, early sex, teenage pregnancies and drug addiction
4. Poverty of women is high when their husbands desert them for greener pastures
5. Decline in local industries or rural crafts since there is mass exodus of the youth to the urban areas leaving the family crafts behind
6. Loss of traditional cultural values
7. Loss of agricultural labour force
8. Decrease in population in the rural areas
9. Rural development slows down
(b)
Ways of reducing rural-urban migration in Ghana
1. Provision of job opportunities in the rural areas
2. Making the acquisition of land for farming easier in the rural areas
3. Provision of social amenities and infrastructure in the form of electricity, good roads, educational institutions and health facilities
4. Modernization or abolition of traditional practices such as Trokosi, female genital mutilation, force marriage, puberty rites and widowhood rites
5. Persuasion of the youth through education to know of the negative experiences of people in the urban centres
6. Improvement in agricultural services in the rural areas/Agriculture should be made attractive for rural dwellers
7. Provision of recreational facilities to make life interesting for the youth in the rural areas
a)
Give two reasons why the British colonized Ghana.
b)
List three main ways by which the British colonized Ghana
c)
State five benefits which Ghana has derived from British colonization.
a)
Reasons why the British colonized Ghana
1. The needed peace to be able to carry their trading activities with the people of the Gold Coast. They therefore decided to bring the Ashantis under their control in order to prevent any conflict/war among the various ethnic groups
2. They needed to prevent the French and the German from extending their influence to the Gold Coast so they sign treaties with the northern chiefs
3. They wanted to exploit our resources to their country
4. They needed peace to preach the gospel
b)
Ways by which the British colonized Ghana
1. By agreement: The British signed peace agreement with eight Fante chiefs so that they/the British can colonize them. This agreement became the Bond of 1844
2. By force: The British attacked, defeated and added the Ashantis to their colonies for interfering with their trade. This was the Sargrenti war in 1901
3. By persuasion: The British persuaded the northern chiefs to accept their protection from the French and German and this led to the declaration of the northern territory as a protectorate
c)
Benefits which Ghana has derived from British colonization
1. It led to the development and expansion of road, telecommunication, railway networks and the establishment of formal education (schools)
2. It led to the spread of Christianity to all parts of the country side
3. It brought about mechanized method of farming (improved agriculture)
4. It led to the introduction of new systems of administration of justice to end the trial by ordeal or sorcery
5. It brought an end to the practice of human sacrifices
6. It led to the introduction of new currency to replace the use of cowries and barter system leading to the setting up of banks and other financial institutions
7. It brought social and economic changes such as health services, education, dress code and interactions with world economy
Use the figures in the table below to answer the questions that follow
GHANA'S POPULATION IN THE YEAR 2000
| Age | Population | Percentage |
| 0 - 17 | 9,825,600 | 53.4% |
| 18 - 59 | 7,728,000 | 42.0% |
| 60+ | 846,400 | 4.6% |
a)
Calculate, showing working:
i)
the total population;
ii)
the percentage of the population that is supported by the working population
b)
State any four effects of this age distribution on development in Ghana.
a)
i)
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 9 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| + | 7 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| + | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ii)
The age range for those who work is 18 - 59 and the rest of the population will depend on them for support financially.
Method I
| 1 | |||||
| 5 | 3 | . | 4 | % | |
| + | 4 | . | 6 | % | |
| 5 | 8 | . | 0 | % |
Method II
Non-working population = 100% - Working population%
Non-working population = 100% - 42%
Non-working population = 58%
∴ 58% of the population is supported by the working population
b)
Effects of this age distribution on development in Ghana
1. The country will have a large labour force in the future
2. A youthful population promotes specialization
3. A youthful population increases demand for goods and services required for young people (large market)
4. Government expenses on social services will be high
5. The dependency ratio is high therefore there is too much burden on the working population
6. There will be low savings and low investment
7. The government will spend a lot of money on the youth and aged in the field of education and health respectively
8. There will be high government expenditure on pensioners
9. Development will be slow
10. Low tax revenue