1.
The high boundary line which divides the flow of rivers in opposite directions is called
gentle slope
watershed
steep slope
gap
Answer: B
2.
Wine production from grapes is an important industry in
Senegal
South Africa
Sierra Leone
Zimbabwe
Answer: B
3.
Which of the following institutions can make laws to check smuggling and armed robbery in Ghana?
District Assembly
The Police Service
Parliament
High Court
Answer: C
4.
Which of the following factors least affects vegetation in Ghana?
Relief
Soil
Climate
Human activities
Answer: A
5.
Which of the following is a man-made feature?
Ridge
Bridge
Lowland
Mountain
Answer: B
6.
The dry season in southern Ghana starts from the month of November and ends in
February.
May.
June.
April.
Answer: A
7.
Tourism involves
taking time off normal duties.
painting beautiful sceneries.
buying new and beautiful artefacts.
travelling to see and enjoy sceneries.
Answer: D
8.
The great pyramids of Egypt were built as
temples for Egyptian gods
palaces for living pharaohs
tourist attractions
royal burial places
Answer: D
9.
Which of the following countries in West Africa is a major exporter of groundnuts?
Senegal
Ghana
La Cote d'Ivoire
Liberia
Togo
Answer: A
10.
Where in Ghana is irrigation farming practiced?
Aburi
Vea
Obuasi
Enchi
Answer: B
11.
The diagram below illustrates a

linear scale.
statement scale.
representative fraction.
railway line.
Answer: A
12.
The most westerly point in West Africa is Cape
Three points
St. Paul
Palmas
Mount
Answer: E
13.
What body replaced the League of Nations after the Second World War
OAU
IMF
ECOWAS
UNO
Answer: D
14.
What makes it impossible to determine the actual distance from a sketch map? It
is roughly drawn.
covers a large area.
has no key.
has no scale.
Answer: D
15.
A teacher, Mr. Jones, encourages his students to work together on a group project. What agency of socialization is influencing the students' behaviour?
Media
Family
Education
Peer group
Answer: D
16.
Who is the head of the judiciary in Ghana?
the Speaker of Parliament
the President
the Chief Justice
the Vice President
Answer: C
17.
Which of the following towns is not situated along the Volta Lake?
Yapei
Buipe
Kete Krachi
Akosombo
Answer: E
18.
Which of the following was not a member of the Fante confederation
The Denkyira
The Brong
The Assin
Twifu
Answer: B
19.
Bungum
Foo
Answer: D
20.
When the needle of a compass is at rest, it points to the
north
south
east
west
Answer: A
21.
Which of the following values ensures peaceful co-existence among ethnic groups in Ghana?
Kindness
Tolerance
Loyalty
Hospitality
Answer: B
22.
Which of the following developments is not associated with Sir Gordon Guggisberg?
Construction of harbours.
Promotion of health.
Europeanization of Ghanaians.
Establishment of schools.
Answer: C
23.
Which of the following people are livestock rearers in East Africa ?
Hausa
Tuareg
Fulani
Masai
Answer: D
24.
Ghana cooperates with other nations mainly to
ensure her political stability
develop her national trade
maintain internal peace
maintain international peace
Answer: D
25.
Motivation and supervision help in the efficient use of
human resources
national resources
mineral resources
capital resources
Answer: A
26.
The Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Ghana is responsible for resolving problems relating too
work place disputes
family welfare
the chieftaincy institution
tribal conflicts
Answer: B
27.
Who was the first chairman of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)
Ahmed Sekou Toure
Jomo Kenyatta
Dr Kwame Nkrumah
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Answer: E
28.
Ghanaians can contribute towards rapid development of the nation by
engaging in the domestic trade.
importing more food items.
participating in festivals.
patronizing made in Ghana goods.
Answer: D
29.
The insect responsible for spreading sleeping sickness is
mosquitoes
tsetsefly
housefly
locust
Answer: B
30.
The settlement often described as the industrial city of Ghana is
Accra
Kumasi
Tamale
Takoradi
Answer: E
31.
The location of an object measured in degrees is known as
cardinal point
bearing
landmark
survey beacon
Answer: B
32.
The earth experiences equal day and equal night each year on
21st March and 21st September
21st June and 23rd September
21st June and 22nd December
22nd March and 22nd December
Answer: A
33.
Environmental degradation is mainly caused by
natural disasters.
human activities.
civil wars.
global warming.
Answer: B
34.
Productivity in the Public Service is low because of
poor work attitude
aged workers
abundant production
effective supervision
Answer: A
35.
What type of rainfall is likely to be experienced in the Cameroon Mountains?
Cyclonic
Relief
Conventional
Monsoon
Answer: B
36.
Which of the following business enterprises is the commonest and easiest to form in Ghana?
Partnerships
Sole proprietorship
Public joint stock companies
Co-operative Societies
Answer: B
37.
There is a large population of white settlers in the highland areas of East Africa because
of the beautiful natural vegetation
it is safe to travel along the steep slopes
of sufficient sunshine and warmth
of the availability of rainfall
Answer: E
38.
The most important symbol which identifies Ghana as an independent state is the
Speaker's Mace.
National Flag.
State Sword.
Coat-of-arms.
Answer: B
39.
A good social environment can be promoted through
tolerance.
bravery.
competition.
individualism.
Answer: A
40.
A set of rules that protects the lives of the people and shows how a nation should be governed is known as
conventions
constitution
rules
regulations
Answer: B
a)
Name four festivals in Ghana and name the people who celebrate each of them.
b)
Give four reasons why festivals are celebrated
a)
Festivals in Ghana and the people who celebrate them
| Festival | People who celebrate |
| Bakatue | Elmina |
| Homowo | Ga |
| Aboakyir | Efutu (Winneba) |
| Kundum | Nzema |
| Foo (Fao) | Navrongo |
| Ohum | Akim |
| Hogbetsotso | Anlo |
| Ngmayem | Krobo |
| Volo (Me/Lomo) | Volos |
| Yam | Ho |
| Bugum | Mamprusi |
| Beng | Gonja |
| Lukusi | Ve (near Hohoe) |
| Danyiba | Kpando |
| Fetu | Oguaa (Cape Coast) |
| Addaekese | Asante |
b)
Reasons why festivals are celebrated in Ghana
1. To honour the gods and the ancestors for their protection and ask for their guidance and blessings for the coming year
2. To settle family disputes
3. To plan community development projects and raise funds
4. To promote tourism: Some of the festivals celebrated in Ghana attract a lot of foreigners (tourist) into the country
5. To pay homage: Festivals bring people from far places to their hometowns to pay homage to their chiefs
6. To preserve and maintain cultural and traditional heritage
a)
i)
Define the term superstition.
ii)
List two examples of superstitious beliefs in Ghana.
b)
Outline five effects of superstitious beliefs in Ghana.
a)
i)
Superstition is the belief which is not based on reason of fact or not scientifically proven and so instils fear in people.
ii)
Examples of superstitious beliefs in Ghana
Beliefs in:
1. taboos
2. ghosts
3. juju
4. witches and wizards
5. curses
6. deities
7. myths
8. magic
b)
Effects of superstitious beliefs in Ghana
1. Allows human right abuse
2. Slows/retards development/progress
3. Prevents scientific growth and development
4. Brings extreme/irrational fear
5. Brings conflict between society
6. Brings conflict between family members
7. Creates mistrust among individuals in a community
8. Discourages one from seeking appropriate solutions to problems
9. Creates tension in society as people are wrongly accused of witchcraft
10. Retards development initiatives
11. Encourages rest
12. Helps to maintain law and order
13. Promotes environmental conservation and protection
14. Controls spread of communicable or contagious diseases
15. Promotes outmoded cultural practices
16. Prevents people from being wicked to others
17. Lots of money is spent on purification rites and sacrifices
18. Prevents crime
19. Does not lead to critical thinking or scientific thinking
Outline five ways of fostering national unity in Ghana.
Ways of fostering national unity in Ghana
1. Showing patriotism and selflessness
2. Tolerance of opposing views, opinions and beliefs
3. Respect for country's national symbols, national anthem, national flag, pledges etc.
4. Celebration of national cultural festivals e.g. National Festivals of Arts and Culture (NAFAC)
5. Respect and appreciation of other people's Culture
6. Promotion of inter-ethnic marriages
7. Encouraging the boarding school systems
8. Teaching of local music and dance (culture) in schools
9. Encouraging the national service scheme
10. Learning and speaking other people's language
11. Wearing of various Traditional Ghanaian dresses in schools and workplaces
12. Avoiding stereotyping
13. Need to value peace and stability
14. Promotion of inter-regional sports and games
15. Fair representation in government
16. Fair distribution of natural resources and development
17. Public education on the need for national unity
18. Adherence to the Rule of law
19. Free, fair and periodic election
Describe five achievements of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)
Achievements of the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U)
1. Conflict resolution: It has helped to settle so many disputes and end conflicts on the continent. For instance the civil war in Congo
2. Promotion of economic co-operation: The O.A.U with other organs like Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) have encouraged trade among African states
3. Promoting respect for Africans: The Union (O.A.U ) has made Africa's voice to be heard in the international community
4. Decolonization in Africa: The Union has supported many African countries (states) to gain independence. Examples are Zimbabwe, Namibia, etc.
5. Maintenance of world peace: The O.A.U has helped to maintain peace and security in Africa as well as other parts of the world. During the Israel and Egypt conflict, through O.A.U, African states were able to send troops
6. The Union has helped to abolish racial discrimination during the white regime in South Africa leading to the establishment of democracy
7. Promoting true unity: The O.A.U has succeeded in bring African countries of various colonial backgrounds and political ideologies together
(a)
Give four reasons why the transatlantic slave trade continued for a long time.
(b)
State four negative effects of the slave trade on West Africa
(a)
Reasons why the transatlantic slave trade continued for a long time
1. The European slave traders found trading in human beings very profitable
2. Slaves offered valuable economic labour on sugar, cotton and coffee plantations in the West Indies and America
3. There was ready market for slaves in mines in South America
4. The African chiefs were very greedy to make much money
5. The middlemen found it profitable
6. Africans were not recognized in their own governments to be able to oppose the traders with a united front
7. Most Africans did not know their rights
8. Some chiefs wanted guns and gunpower to wage wars to conquer other territories/to expand their kingdoms and empires
9. Red Indians could not cope with the volume of work on the plantations and mines in America and West Indies
(b)
Negative effects of the slave trade on West Africa
1. Many Africans were killed during slave raids and ethnic wars for slaves and it led to a reduction in the youthful population
2. There was loss of manpower as about 210 million able-bodied young men and women who could have worked for development were taken away
3. There was racial discrimination as the Africans were treated as sub-human beings by their white slave masters
4. Africans dispersed to many parts of the world especially the Americans, West Indies, Asia and Europe
5. Africans suffered loss of image and self-respect. They felt inferior to people of other races
6. The trade made West Africans generally unsafe because of slave raids and tribal wars
7. Africans became more barbaric and brutal than before the trade
8. Africans lost confidence in themselves in their ability to rely on their own minds and efforts to development
a)
List four features of a slum.
b)
Enumerate four measures that can be taken to prevent slums in the urban towns of Ghana.
a)
Features of a slum
1. Overcrowded settlement
2. Filthy/dirty environment/poor sanitation
3. Buildings not well arranged
4. Narrow or no streets
5. Presence of criminals
6. Buildings are made from inferior materials
7. Pressure on social facilities
8. Presence of social vices
9. Frequent outbreak of diseases e.g. cholera
b)
Measures to prevent slums in the urban towns of Ghana
1. Town planners to provide good layout
2. Building plans to be approved by the authorities
3. Demolishing of unauthorized buildings
4. Provision of streets before settlements develop
5. Waste collection facilities must be provided/improvement in sanitation
6. Orderly arrangement of buildings
7. Control of rural-urban migration
8. Putting up of low-cost building/states
9. Public education on the dangers of slums
10. Enforcement of bye-laws on town planning