KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
One major way you can defend the integrity of Ghana as a citizen is by
A.
promoting inter-ethnic marriages.
B.
respecting other people's culture.
C.
obeying the laws of the country.
D.
promoting national festivals.
Answer: C
2.
What is the most common form of marriage in Ghana?
A.
Monogamous marriage
B.
Common-Law marriage
C.
Arranged marriage
D.
Polygamous marriage
Answer: A
Monogamy, marriage to only one partner at a time, rather than multiple partners.
Polygamy, marriage to more than one spouse at a time. The most typical forms of polygamy have been polygyny, in which cowives share a husband, or polyandry, in which co-husbands share a wife.
3.
Which institution is responsible for making the main laws of Ghana?
A.
District Assembly
B.
Parliament
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Jury
Answer: B
4.
Which of the following cultural practices is considered acceptable in the Ghanaian society?
A.
Trokosi
B.
Dipo
C.
Female Genital Mutilation
D.
Widowhood right
Answer: B
The Dipo rite is a puberty rite performed by a few Dangme Groups – namely the Shai and the Krobo. It is a rite that transitions a female from Childhood into Womanhood. In both the Shai and Krobo communities going through the Dipo rite is a prerequisite in becoming a woman who is capable of fully participating in the community, being a wife and having a family.
5.
The constitution of a country is important because it
A.
punishes criminals and politicians.
B.
allows the Speaker to become the Head of State.
C.
Serves as basis for the practice of good governance.
D.
can be amended anytime and has fixed term.
Answer: C
6.
The environment can best be described as
A.
animals and non-living things
B.
man and his surroundings
C.
man and vegetation around him
D.
vegetation and non-living things
Answer: B
7.
Productivity in Ghana can be increased through the use of
A.
more labour force
B.
modern technology
C.
more storage facilities
D.
force by supervisors
Answer: B
8.
The colour used for showing rivers and lakes on topographical maps is
A.
red
B.
blue
C.
brown
D.
green
E.
yellow
Answer: B
9.
The longest river in West Africa is
A.
River Senegal
B.
River Volta
C.
River Niger
D.
River Gambia
E.
River Sassandra
Answer: C
10.
According to the 1992 constitution of Ghana, an individual can claim Ghanaian citizenship if
A.
he or she attends school in Ghana
B.
his or her grandparents are Ghanaians
C.
his or her parents reside in Ghana
D.
he or she works in Ghana
Answer: B
11.
What type of vegetation is associated with cold deserts?
A.
Steppe
B.
Tundra
C.
Prairie
D.
Coniferous
Answer: C
12.
The type of settlement where buildings are arranged close to each other is
A.
linear.
B.
dispersed.
C.
nodal.
D.
nucleated.
Answer: D
13.
The Head of State of Ghana at independence in 1957 was
A.
Kwame Nkrumah.
B.
The Queen of Britain.
C.
Gordon Guggisberg.
D.
Edward Akuffo-Addo.
Answer: B
14.
Which of the following agencies cater for the welfare of women and children in the country?
A.
National Council for Civic Education (NCCE)
B.
National Council on Women and Development (NCWD)
C.
Non-Formal Education (NFED)
D.
Electoral Commission (EC)
Answer: B
15.
The amount imposed on Ghanaians under the Poll Tax Ordinance was
A.
one shilling
B.
two shilling
C.
three shilling
D.
four shilling
Answer: A
16.
Which of the following Ghanaian rivers does not flow into the sea?
A.
Afram
B.
Ankobra
C.
Densu
D.
Pra
Answer: A
17.
The system by which a foreigner acquires citizenship of another country is
A.
registration
B.
nationalization
C.
adoption
D.
naturalization
Answer: D
18.
Which of the following was formed in the year 1947? The
A.
Convention People‟s Party (CPP)
B.
Coussey Committee
C.
Watson Committee
D.
United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)
Answer: D
19.
How many days does the earth take to complete its journey around the sun?
A.
360 ¼
B.
365
C.
365 ¼
D.
366
E.
366 ¼
Answer: C
20.
At the United Nations Organization, veto power is used by the
A.
International Court of Justice
B.
Food and Agricultural Organization
C.
Permanent Members of the Security Council
D.
General Assembly
E.
Secretary General
Answer: C
21.
How many years is it from 500 BC to 900 AD?
A.
400 years
B.
500 years
C.
900 years
D.
1400 years
Answer: D
22.
The breakdown of extended families in our communities is mainly caused by
A.
numerous family meetings
B.
high increase in population
C.
pressure of work
D.
adoption of foreign culture
Answer: D
23.
Alluvial gold is found in
A.
River Oti
B.
River Offin
C.
River Densu
D.
River Bia
E.
River Pra
Answer: B
24.
A representation of the earth's surface not drawn to scale is known as
A.
map
B.
plan
C.
sketch
D.
globe
Answer: C
25.
The highest judicial officer in Ghana is the
A.
Chief Justice
B.
Ghana Bar Association President
C.
Supreme Court Judge
D.
Inspector General of Police
Answer: A
26.
The functions of a presiding member of a District Assembly are likened to those of the
A.
Clerk of Parliament
B.
Chief Justice
C.
Speaker of Parliament
D.
Appeal Court Judge
Answer: C
27.
A good layout of a settlement includes all the following except
A.
disaster prevention
B.
easier movemen
C.
good sanitation
D.
overcrowding
Answer: D
28.
Ghana's Earth satellite station is at
A.
Nsawam
B.
Koforidua
C.
Ada
D.
Kuntunse
E.
Aburi
Answer: D
29.
The risk bearing of a business organization falls on the
A.
customers.
B.
entrepreneurs.
C.
workers.
D.
bankers.
Answer: B
30.
Sheep are reared for
A.
wool and hide
B.
hide and mutton
C.
mutton and wool
D.
wool and beef
E.
beef and hide
Answer: C
31.
A bill becomes a law when it is signed by
A.
Chief Justice.
B.
Attorney General.
C.
President.
D.
Speaker of Parliament.
Answer: C
32.
The Asante became a British colony through
A.
agreement
B.
appeal
C.
defeat
D.
persuasion
Answer: C
33.
What is the cheapest source of power for large industries?
A.
Petroleum
B.
Coal
C.
Gas
D.
Water
E.
Firewood
Answer: D
34.
The first castle was built in Ghana in 1482 at
A.
Cape Coast
B.
Accra
C.
Axim
D.
Anomabo
E.
Elmina
Answer: E
35.
The main duty of the police in a community is to
A.
arrest criminals.
B.
intimidate people.
C.
direct traffic.
D.
keep law and order.
Answer: D
36.
The most westerly point in West Africa is Cape
A.
Three points
B.
St. Paul
C.
Palmas
D.
Mount
E.
Verde
Answer: E
37.
Use the sketch map of Ghana above to answer below
The town marked O is a/an
A.
mining town
B.
harbour town
C.
historic town
D.
gap town
E.
industrial town
Answer: B
38.
The prairie provinces in Canada are noted for the production of
A.
wheat
B.
oats
C.
cotton
D.
barley
Answer: A
39.
One way of preventing ethnic conflict in Ghana is through
A.
payment of compensation
B.
creation of jobs
C.
celebration of festivals
D.
tolerance and dialogue
Answer: D
40.
If the scale of a map is 1 : 50,000 and the distance between two points on the map is 10 cm, what is the actual distance on the ground?
A.
2.5 km
B.
5.0 km
C.
10.0 km
D.
20.0 km
Answer: B
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
a)
Outline four reasons for which the Fante confederation was formed.
b)
Highlight four achievements of Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg in the Gold Coast.
a)
Reasons for which the Fante Confederation was formed
1. British interference in local affairs
2. Protest against payment of taxes
3. Failure of the British to protect the less performing states e.g. Twifo Ajumako and Asikuma
4. Maltreatment of some Fante Chiefs
5. To prevent the Dutch from taking over Komenda
6. The Fante at certain time lost confidence in the British
7. Lack of social amenities in the Gold Coast Colony
8. Non representation at the legislative and executive councils
b
The achievement of Sir Gordon Guggisberg in the Gold Coast (Ghana)
1. Development of health centres
2. Initiative development plan
3. Construction of ports and harbour
4. Construction of roads
5. Construction of railway lines
6. Proposed electrification projects
7. Establishment of schools
8. Release of seized lands to owners
9. Drafted more Africans into Administration/civil service
10. Drafted a constitution for the country
11. Brokered peace between the British and the country
12. Chiefs were represented in legislation
13. Set up of Provincial Councils for each province
14. Helped in the development of agriculture sector
15. Encouraged the teaching of technical and vocational skills in schools
16. Encouraged the teaching of local history and languages
17. Encouraged the education of girls
18. Returned Prempeh I from Seychelles Island
2.
a)
List four major ethnic groups in Ghana
b)
Describe the migration routes of
i
Akans
ii
Ewes
c)
Explain three factors that promoted the ethnic migrations into Ghana
a)
Major ethnic groups in Ghana
1. Akan
2. Ewe
3. Ga-Adangbe
4. Guan
5. Mole-Dagbani
b)
i
Migration routes of the Akans
1. The Akans are believed to have come from the Old Ghana empire to modern Ghana
2. They came through the Black Volta River and settled first within the offin-Pra basin
3. They migrated from the offin-Pra basin and settled at Techiman, Gyaman and Bonomanso
4. The original Akans were made up of Fantis, Akuapem, Asante, Akyem and Assin, Wassaw and others
5. They moved to parts of Ghana in three groups
6. The first group entered the forest area of the Ashanti region and the Afram Plains
7. The second group went towards the coast and settled in the south western coastal region with some in neighbouring Cote D'Ivoire. This group comprised of the Fanti, Denkyera and Wassaw
8. The last group settled around parts of Brong Ahafo, eastern and northern volta regions of modern Ghana. Currently, the Akans can be found around the forest areas and along the southern coast of Ghana
ii
Migration routes of the Ewes
1. The Ewes trace their ancestry from the Oyo region of western Nigeria
2. They migrated from River Niger area in Nigeria and settled at Ketu in the Republic of Benin
3. They first settled at Tado, a town in Togo before moving to Notsie
4. The fled from their wicked king Agorkoli to present day Ghana
5. They entered Ghana in three groups in the sixteenth century
6. The first group was led by Amega Wenya and settled around the Keta lagoon
7. The second group were largely farmers and therefore settled in the forest belt along the northern half of the Volta region. This group included Ho, Adaklu, Akotia, Hodzo, Klevi, Abutia, Takla, Sokode and Kpetoe
8. The third group consisting of Hohoe, Awudome, Kpando, Agu, Peki, Kpalime, Wodze and Ve were mainly involved in economic activities such as trading, farming and fishing. They also settled around mid. Volta
c)
Factors that promoted the ethnic migrations into Ghana
1. To search for fertile lands
2. To escape from natural disasters
3. To engage in trade
4. To search for peace and security
5. Population growth
6. Escape from cruel leaders
7. To search for water bodies
8. To engage in hunting expedition
9. To find employment opportunities
3.
a)
What is human rights abuse?
b)
State three reasons why people suffer human rights abuses
c)
Explain four ways by which human rights abuses may be prevented.
a)
Human rights abuse is the infringement/violation of the rights and freedom of the individual.
b)
Reasons why people suffer human rights abuses
1. Illiteracy/low level of education/ignorance
2. Poverty
3. Lack of political representation of minority groups
4. Fear of intimidation
5. Apathy on the part of the individual
6. Lack of confidence in the judicial system
7. Religious traditional beliefs such as trokosi system, widowhood rites, child betrothal, etc.
8. Stigmatization by the public
9. Discrimination such as gender, race, colour, physical disability, religion, etc.
10. Parental irresponsibility such as child neglect, etc.
c)
Ways by which human rights abuses may be prevented
1. Public education on the rights and freedoms of the individual must be intensified
2. People must be empowered to be economically strong
3. Violators/offenders must be exposed and punished
4. Independent judiciary/court to settle all abuses impartially without fear of favour
5. Human Rights Institutions such as CHRAJ, DOVVSU, FIDA, MOWWAC should be strengthened to prevent human rights abuses
6. Modernization of outmoded cultural and traditional practices such as Dipo, etc.
7. The media should serve as a watch dog to expose all such abuses
8. Religious bodies and civil society organizations should show commitment to educate their followers on moral and ethical issues
9. Making formal education more accessible to the citizenry
4.
a)
i)
What is a settlement?
ii)
Explain four reasons for which bad layouts of settlements are prevented.
b)
Highlight four ways in which the forest vegetations of Ghana can be preserved.
a)
i)
Settlement is a place where people have put up their homes to live in or reside.
ii)
Reasons for which bad layouts of settlements are prevented
1. Makes movement in a settlement difficult
2. Makes it difficult to supply utilities to inhabitants, e.g. water, electricity
3. Makes location of facilities difficult
4. Makes distribution of letters difficult
5. Increases the negative effects of natural disasters such as floods
6. Increases high incidence of contagious diseases
7. It maximizes crimes
8. A bad layout makes settlements ugly
9. Increases bad sanitation
10. Promotes overcrowding and development of slums
b)
Ways the forest vegetation in Ghana can be preserved
1. Creation of forest reserves where people are not allowed to cut down the trees or undertake farming activities
2. Creation of forest/sacred grooves
3. Reforestation and afforestation projects
4. Prevention of forest from being burnt down e.g. creation of fire belts, controlling the activities of palm wine tappers, institution of fire brigades etc.
5. Adoption of better agricultural practices such as mixed cropping, cover cropping, crop rotation, etc.
6. Public education on forest conservation
7. Implementation and enforcement of existing laws
8. Provision of substitutes to forest resources e.g. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (L.P.G)
9. Control of sand winning/mining activities in the forest
5.
What are four effects of wars in the world?
Negative effects of wars in the world
1. Loss of lives: During wars, thousands of people are killed while others are maimed
2. Environmental pollution: During wars, decaying dead bodies and explosives lead to the outbreak of epidemics. Almost all sources of drinking water for the people are polluted
3. Hunger and disease lead to malnutrition, starvation and death
4. Damage and loss of properties during wars make people homeless/vacate their towns and cities to seek shelter elsewhere
5. Breakdown of laws and order: During wars the human rights of people are abused and violated. People are indiscriminately arrested, detained and their movements get restricted by the imposition of curfew
6. Loss of International credibility: Wars portray a bad image which makes countries lose international credibility and their membership to international organizations/communities suspended
7. It stifles economic development: The economic policies and programs of the government become disrupted during the period of war
6.
With the aid of contour lines, describe any four of the following land forms:
(a)
Valley
(b)
Spur
(c)
Col
(d)
Escarpment
(e)
Ridge
(a)
Valley is a low lying area/depression formed between two hills/highlands. They are represented by V-shaped contour lines on maps with the apex pointing upwards.
(b)
Spur is the name given to high lands which project into lower grounds. Their contour maps are V-shaped but unlike valleys, the apex points downwards.
(c)
Col or Saddle is a stretch of lowland which separates two highlands on opposite directions on a ridge. It separates or joins two peaks on either side of a ridge. If it is accessible, it is referred to as a pass
(d)
An escarpment describes a hill which has a gentle slope on one side and a steep slope on the other side. The steep slope is referred to as scarp slope and it is represented by close contours. The gentle slope on the other hand is represented by spaced lines.
(e)
A ridge is a long, narrow, steep sided stretch of land. They are shown by long and oval-shaped contours that are very close together.
