KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

Which of the following factor can best make private sector businesses more profitable

A.

Availability of ready market

B.

Construction of improved roads

C.

Stability in supply of adequate electricity

D.

Adequate supply of labour

Answer: A

2.

The Aboakyir festival is celebrated by the people of
A.
Dodowa
B.
Elmina
C.
Wenchi
D.
Salaga
E.
Winneba

Answer: E

3.

Trade between two countries is called

A.

barter trade

B.

surplus trade

C.

domestic trade

D.

multilateral trade

E.
bilateral trade

Answer: E

4.

The Organization of African Unity (OAU) is made up of only

A.

black African States

B.

independent African States

C.

dependent African States

D.

colonized African States

Answer: B

5.

Which of the following rivers flow into Lake Volta?

A.

Afram

B.

Pra

C.

Densu

D.

Tano

Answer: A

6.

The head of the extended family among the Akans is called

A.

Abusuapanin

B.

Krontihene

C.

Nifahene

D.

Nana

E.
Kyidomhene

Answer: A

7.

Economic growth can best be achieved in Ghana through

A.

adding value to exports.

B.

patronizing foreign goods.

C.

relying on foreign aid.

D.

decreasing exports.

Answer: A

8.

Which of the following ethnic groups celebrates the Kundum festival?

A.

The Asante

B.

The Ewe

C.

The Ga

D.

The Nzema

Answer: D

9.

The savanna vegetation zones produce cattle because of the

A.

Fulani herdsmen

B.

extensive grassland

C.

hot climate

D.

abundant rainfall

Answer: B

10.

The main type of vegetation found in the south-western part of Ghana is the

A.

Coastal scrub and grassland

B.

Mangrove forest

C.

Guinea savana

D.

Sudan savana

E.
Rain forest

Answer: E

11.

Who led the 1948 boycott of European goods in the Gold Coast?

A.

Paa Grant

B.

Nii Kwabena Bonney

C.

Ako Adjei

D.

Obetsebi Lamptey

E.
Kojo Botsio

Answer: B

12.

The swollen shoot disease affects

A.

cotton

B.

coconut

C.

cocoa

D.

coffee

E.
cassava

Answer: C

13.

Ethnic conflicts must be avoided because they slow down

A.

urban to rural migration

B.

rural to urban migration

C.

tribal integration

D.

economic growth

Answer: D

14.

Who was the first person to represent the British government in the Gold Coast?

A.

Captain George Maclean

B.

Commander Hill

C.

Sir Gordon Guggisberg

D.

Sir Charles McCarthy

E.
Sir Alan Burns

Answer: D

15.

The people of British Togoland joined Ghana through

A.

conquest

B.

declaration

C.

permission

D.

voting

Answer: D

16.

Which of the following values promotes unity among Ghanaians?

A.

Logic

B.

Tolerance

C.

Humility

D.

Hospitality

Answer: B

17.

Which of the following conditions will occur when fire breaks out in a poor layout community?

A.

Selling in the streets

B.

Evening markets may spring up

C.

Loss of property and life

D.

Armed robbery cases may rise

Answer: C

18.

The chief representative of the central government in the district is the

A.

Parliamentarian of the District

B.

District Co-ordinating Director

C.

Presiding Member of the District Assembly

D.

District Chief Executive

Answer: D

19.

A model of the earth is called

A.

a map

B.

a picture

C.

an atlas

D.

the globe

Answer: D

20.

The Prairies of USA is important for producing

A.

cars

B.

diamond

C.

timber

D.

fish

E.
wheat

Answer: E

21.

Which of the following means of saving ensures continuity of firms after suffering losses?

A.

Treasury bill

B.

Insurance

C.

Company shares

D.

Government bonds

Answer: B

22.

One of the causes of desertification is

A.

excessive rainfall

B.

afforestation

C.

decrease in population

D.

overgrazing

Answer: D

23.

Which of the following minerals can be used to improve upon the fertility of the soil?

A.

Bauxite

B.

Iron

C.

Phosphate

D.

Diamond

Answer: C

24.

Which of the following is not an element of the weather?

A.

Rain

B.

Wind

C.

Cloud

D.

Sunshine

E.
Dust

Answer: E

25.

Community conflicts are best settled through

A.

arbitration and reconciliation

B.

court ruling

C.

government intervention

D.

police action

Answer: A

26.

Another name for the North-East Trade Winds is

A.

Fohn

B.

Harmattan

C.

Monsoon

D.

Westerlies

Answer: B

27.

The guinea worm disease affecting the rural areas can be prevented through the provision of

A.

herbal medicine

B.

potable water

C.

qualified doctors

D.

prescribed drugs

Answer: B

28.

Tourism in Ghana promotes the growth of the

A.

film industry

B.

hotel industry

C.

textile industry

D.

health industry

Answer: B

29.

The main aim of the National Road Safety Commission in Ghana is to protect

A.

capital resources

B.

human resources

C.

mineral resources

D.

natural resources

Answer: B

30.

The main purpose of sex education in Ghanaian schools is to

A.

increase the likelihood of early marriage.

B.

promote reproductive health and responsible behavior.

C.

discourage communication between adolescents and health care providers.

D.

promote chastity among adolescents.

Answer: B

31.

The human resource of a country refers to

A.

skills and trade unions.

B.

teachers only.

C.

skills of workers and management.

D.

members of local councils only.

Answer: C

32.

Poor drainage system in our cities results in

A.

erosion.

B.

floods.

C.

earthquake.

D.

land slide.

Answer: B

33.

When the wet bulb and the dry bulb thermometer at a weather station record the same reading, it means the air is

A.

condensed

B.

dry

C.

saturated

D.

warm

Answer: C

34.

Rocks which are formed in layers are known as

A.

porous rocks

B.

igneous rocks

C.

metamorphic rocks

D.

sedimentary rocks

Answer: D

35.

The earth rotates on its axis, spinning from

A.

East to West

B.

West to East

C.

South to North

D.

West to South

E.
East to South

Answer: B

36.

During their migration, the Akan first settled at

A.

Bono Manso.

B.

Dormaa Ahenkro.

C.

Asante Manso.

D.

Denkyira.

Answer: A

37.

When one moves eastwards and crosses the International Date line

A.

a day is gained

B.

a day is lost

C.

shorter hours of day is experienced

D.

longer hours of day is experienced

Answer: B

38.

The diagram below illustrates a

A.

linear scale.

B.

statement scale.

C.

representative fraction.

D.

railway line.

Answer: A

39.

The head of the judiciary in Ghana is the

A.

President

B.

Attorney-General

C.

Speaker of Parliament

D.

Chief Justice

E.
Auditor General

Answer: D

40.

Industrial areas are sited outside residential estates because

A.

of easier access to labour

B.

of environmental pollution

C.

land acquisition is easier

D.

cost of production is cheaper

Answer: B

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

a)

Describe the formation of relief rainfall.

b)

Mention two areas in Ghana which experiences relief rainfall

c)

List two benefits of rainfall.

a)

Relief/Orographic Rainfall

1. Warm moist air from the sea, lake or any water body blows against a highland barrier such as a mountain
2. The air formed is rise above the highland
3. The air becomes cooler in the upper atmosphere
4. The air is condensed to form cumulus clouds
5. With further cooling the cumulus clouds develop into cumulonimbus clouds
6. Much rain falls on the windward side of the highland
7. Very little rain falls on the leeward side of the highland

b)

Areas in Ghana which experiences relief rainfall

1. Aburi - Akuapem (Akwapim - Togoland ranges)
2. Kusa area near Formena, Atiwa Range
3. Kwahu Range
4. Parts of Volta Region (Amedzofe area)
5. Asante Mampong area (Ashanti Region)

c)

Benefits of rainfall

1. Domestic uses (washing of clothes, drinking, cooking, etc.)
2. Helping to cool the weather
3. Helping farmers to plant their crops
4. Making the grass to grow to provide food for animals
5. Providing water for use in the dry season (irrigation)

2.

(a)

Outline any four reasons for the coming of the early Europeans into West Africa

(b)

What four effects did the coming of the Europeans have on the people?

(a)

Reasons for the coming of the early Europeans into West Africa

1. To discover the sea route to India and the Far East
2. To colonize
3. To explore the interior of Africa
4. To trade with the people of West Africa
5. To spread Christianity and check the spread of Islam
6. To introduce European type of education through establishment of schools
7. They needed raw materials for their industries
8. They wanted to expand their market for their products

(b)

Effects of the coming of the Europeans on the people

1. Conversion of the people to Christianity
2. Slave trade caused depopulation of the region, for able-bodied people were taken away
3. Introduction of currency as the medium of exchange in place of the barter system
4. Introduction of Formal Education by opening of schools and colleges
5. Growth of towns through urbanization
6. Establishment of peace, law and order
7. Scientific method of farming was introduced
8. Introduction of new crops such as cocoyam, cocoa, coffee, etc.
9. Changes in our culture-tastes for European goods such as food, dressing, marriages, family system, etc.
10. New types of buildings/architecture were introduced
11. Creation of nation states within colonial boundaries
12. Provision of infrastructure such as roads, railways, ports and harbours, communication
13. They exploited African resources such as gold
14. Castles built along the coast are now historical monuments and seat of government
15. Introduction of a new system of government
16. Loss of self-esteem, respect and self-reliance

3.

(a)

Identify four factors that led to the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast.

[8 marks]

(b)

Highlight four ways in which the 1948 riots contributed to Ghana's independence.

[12 marks]

(a)

Factors that led to the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast

1. Shooting and killing of the three Ex-servicemen at the Osu cross road
2. Non-payment of pension to the veterans/unfulfilled promises to the ex-servicemen
3. Unemployment among school leavers in the country
4. Shortage of essential commodities
5. Refusal to grant loans to local traders
6. Poor living conditions for ex-soldiers
7. Monopolisation of wholesale and international trade by foreigners (AWAM)
8. General discrimination against the local people
9. Introduction of conditional sales by foreign traders
10. Cutting down diseased cocoa trees
11. High cost of goods
12. Dissatisfaction of the Burns constitution
13. Resentment towards colonial rule

Any 4 @ 2 marks each = 8 marks

(b)

Ways the 1948 riots contributed to Ghana's independence

1.

It led to the formation of the Watson Commission which recommended a new constitution to be drafted as a prelude to self-rule and independence.

2.

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah left the UGCC to form a new party, C.P.P(The Convention People's Party)

3.

Gave people of Gold Coast a sense of Political awareness/Nationalism/Hatred for colonial rule

4.

Led the formation of the Coussey Committee that drew the 1951 constitution of the Gold Coast/Constitutional reforms

5.

More Africans were recommended to lead the Civil Service

6.

More schools were to be set up to educate Gold Coasters

7.

It led to the arrest of the Big Six which made them popular

8.

Led to an increase in the member of Gold Coasters in both the Legislative and Executive Council

9.

It drew international attention to Gold Coast's struggle for independence

Any 4 points @ 3 marks each = 12 marks

4.

a)

Give four reasons for the rise of the old Mali Empire

b)

Mention two factors that led to the fall of the old Mali Empire

a)

Reasons for the rise of the old Mali Empire

1. Oppresive rule of Sumanguru and the support from the vessal states: Oppressed vessal states helped Sundiata to fight against Sumanguru and defeated him. Sundiata's people were also loyal to him and helped him to conquer the small kingdoms close to him. In 1240 Sundiata also conquered Old Ghana and made it part of Mali
2. Good Governance: The kings of Mali established a good metropolitan, provincial and local government system which led to peace and justices throughout the empire. The people were loyal to Sundiata, Sakora, Mansa Suleman because of their good leadership
3. Use of Islam: The introduction of Islam made Mali very popular under Mansa Musa both in North Africa and outside Africa. Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca also made the empire very popular
4. Strong Standing Army: The Mali Kingdom expanded rapidly under Sakora, due to its strong army. Mansa Musa also used the strength of the army to make the Mali Kingdom as empire through conquest
5. Administration of justice: Laws were enforced without fear or favour and the citizen received preferential treatment

b)

Factors that led to the fall of the old Mali Empire

1. Collapse of central government: The collapse of the central administration led to the disintegration of the empires as the soldiers were not willing to defend the Empire and its people
2. Weak rulers: After the reign of Mansa Suleyman, the administration was taken over by incompetent leaders who misused the resources of the empire
3. The rise of the Songhai Empire: In 1468, Sunni Ali of Songhai started to raid Mali and conquered it completely
4. Disagreement: Disagreements occurred due to constant internal dissension that led to the assassination of Mausa Maghan II after a short reign
5. Division of provinces: Many provinces broke away due to the continuous attack by the Mossis and Tuaregs

5.

State five reasons why roads are important in your country.

Importance of roads in Ghana

1. Linking towns and villages: Roads link towns and cities to the countryside/villages making remote places accessible
2. Transportation of farm inputs: They support the agriculture and industrial sector as agro-chemicals and agro-machineries are easily transported from the points of sale to the farmers
3. Enhance movement of traders: People travel by road from place to place to engage in socio-economic activities such as trading to better their standards of living
4. Easy transportation of farm produce: Agricultural produce can be transported easily by road from farming communities to market centres. This prevents loss of food from decay
5. Easy movement of people and goods: Roads help in the general transport of people from one place to another for their daily routines and goods (food stuffs and building materials) from the shops or market places to houses within the cities and towns
6. Source of employment: Transport by roads is a source of employment to people such as drivers, traffic wardens, auto mechanics, etc.
7. Hauling of foreign exchange commodities: Most of the foreign exchange earners and cash crops such as cocoa, coffee, timber, gold, bauxite are hauled to habours and airports by road

6.

a)

State four benefits African countries get from cooperation.

b)

Mention four ways by which African governments bring about cooperation among themselves.

a)

Benefits African countries get from cooperation

1. To government, it promotes exchange of ideas on matters affecting the individual states
2. It helps to maintain African cultural heritage and pride
3. It leads to unity and solidarity among African nations and that unity is made known to the outside world
4. It grants African countries respect and influence at international meetings
5. It brings about the respect for human dignity and human rights
6. It provides bigger market share for individual countries to trade their products and services among themselves

b)

Ways by which African governments bring about cooperation among themselves

1. Through the establishment of institutions such as O.A.U, ECOWAS, NEPAD, ECOMOG, etc.
2. Through bilateral and multilateral meetings among nations such as ECOWAS and O.A.U members
3. Through the organizations of sporting events
4. Through the establishment of joint commissions for specific functions such as West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the West African Gas Pipe Line
5. Through the establishment of embassies or High Commissions in other African countries
6. Organization of African regional trade fairs where African local products can be advertised and sold