1.
The first capital of Ga-Adamgbe was
Accra
Ayawaso
Nsawam
Krobo-Odumase
Answer: B
2.
Life and property are protected in the community by the
chief and his elders
law and order
school authorities
family heads
Answer: B
3.
Which of the following is the lowest level of decentralization in Ghana?
District Assemblies
Regional Coordinating Council
Area Committee
Unit Committee
Answer: D
4.
Kobine is a festival celebrated at
Yendi
Lawra
Wa
Bolgatanga
Answer: B
5.
The leading producer of copper in Africa is
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Botswana
Namibia
Answer: B
6.
The major reason for establishing castle schools by the Europeans was to
educate the people on human rights.
educate their own children.
introduce formal education to the people.
teach religious knowledge.
Answer: B
7.
Which of the following constitutes human rights abuse?
Being searched by a security agent
Interrogation by a security agent
Police detention beyond forty-eight hours
Lawful imprisonment beyond forty-eight hours
Answer: C
8.
The African Union (AU) was officially launched on 9th July, 2002 in
South Africa
Libya
Nigeria
Ethiopia
Answer: A
9.
In Ghana, Odwira festival usually serves all the following purposes except
providing entertainment
community development planning
pouring libation to the ancestors
purification of the ancestral stools
Answer: E
10.
A representation of the earth's surface not drawn to scale is known as
map
plan
sketch
globe
Answer: C
11.
The Trans-Atlantic slave trade increased in volume because of the
opening of more goldmines in South Africa
greater use of machines in factories in Europe
demand for labour in America and Brazil
revolt of the slaves in West Indies
Answer: C
12.
Coal often occurs in
igneous rocks
volcanic rocks
sedimentary rocks
plutonic rocks
Answer: C
13.
The largest vegetation zone in West Africa is the
tropical rain forest
sudan savanna
guinea savanna
mangrove swamp
Answer: C
14.
The king who expanded the Mali Kingdom into an empire was
Mansa Musa
Sakora
Sundiata
Sumanguru
Answer: D
15.
Some Ghanaians mishandle the Cedi notes by
burning it
crumpling it
saving it
spending it
Answer: B
16.
The major factor that has brought rapid cultural change in Ghana is
formal education.
inter-marriages.
informal education.
Christian marriages.
Answer: A
17.
World Food Day is celebrated each year on
1st May
4th June
16th October
2nd November
Answer: C
18.
According to the 1992 constitution of Ghana, an individual can claim Ghanaian citizenship if
he or she attends school in Ghana
his or her grandparents are Ghanaians
his or her parents reside in Ghana
he or she works in Ghana
Answer: B
19.
In which of the following combinations of labour and output is productivity highest?
Two men producing thirty bags in an hour
Three men producing forty bags in an hour
Four men producing fifty bags in an hour
Five men producing sixty bags in an hour
Answer: A
20.
Which of the following should be the basis for signing Foreign Agreement in Ghana?
Government interest
Business Executive interest
Majority interest
National interest
Answer: D
21.
. Gold in ancient Ghana was mined a
Wangara
Timbuktu
Jenne
Gao
Answer: A
22.
In the seventeenth century the first capital of the Ga state was
Pokuase
Bortianor
Abokobi
Ayawaso
Answer: A
23.
Which of the following is an effect of rapid population growth in Ghana?
High dependency burden
Low productivity
High standard of living
Decrease in food production
Answer: A
24.
Which of the following is an effect of ethnic conflicts?
Interruption of development projects
Decrease in government expenditure
Frequent interruption of electricity supply
Over dependence on foreign goods.
Answer: A
25.
Indiscipline among the youth can be reduced through
increasing health care.
enriching the youth with money.
encouraging desire for wealth.
public education.
Answer: D
26.
The functions of a presiding member of a District Assembly are likened to those of the
Clerk of Parliament
Chief Justice
Speaker of Parliament
Appeal Court Judge
Answer: C
27.
Which of the following is a killer disease among children?
Tuberculosis
Yellow fever
Measles
Malaria
Answer: D
28.
The Organization of African Unity (OAU) is made up of only
Independent African States
Dependent African States
Colonial African States
Warring African States
Answer: A
29.
Which of the following West African countries is the leading producer of cocoa?
Ghana
Togo
Nigeria
La Cote d'Ivoire
Answer: D
30.
Which of the following is an abuse of human rights in Ghana?
Assisting the police during investigation
Freedom from arrest and detention
Pledging young people for money
Being a member of a religious group
Answer: C
31.
One of the ways of ensuring sustainable development is to
encourage subsistence agriculture
encourage religious worship
increase public holidays
protect public property
Answer: D
32.
The UNO has all the following aims except
maintenance of international peace and security
development of friendly relations among nations
removal of unpopular heads of states of member countries
solving international problems
Answer: C
33.
An effect of slavery on Africa was that it
took active persons away
improved its image
brought about co-operation
increased its population
Answer: A
34.
Which governor developed the railway line from Dunkwa to Awaso?
Lord Listowell
Sir Arden Clarke
Sir Allan Burns
Sir Gordon Guggisberg
Answer: C
35.
The Chairman of the Centre for Civic Education in Ghana before 1969 was
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
Dr. Arko Adjei
Dr. K. A. Busia
Dr. J. B. Danquah
Answer: C
36.
One factor that can make the adolescent drop out of school is
chaste life.
early parenthood.
social dignity.
moral discipline.
Answer: B
37.
Motivation and supervision help in the efficient use of
human resources
national resources
mineral resources
capital resources
Answer: A
38.
The old Ghana Empire was finally conquered by
Yacin
Abu Bakr
Mansa Musa
Sundiata
Answer: B
39.
Relief rainfall is mostly experienced in areas of
highlands.
savannahs.
forests.
lowlands
Answer: A
40.
Which of the following scenarios explain the main purpose of the Internet?
Robots building several vehicles at a time
Developing new medicine kits
Connecting electronic devices and making lives more convenient
Scientists going to space and other planets
Answer: C
a)
What four factors led to the growth of the Old Ghana Empire?
b)
State four factors that caused the fall of the Old Ghana Empire
a)
Factors that led to the growth of the Old Ghana Empire
1. Excellent leadership: The kings/leaders provided effective leadership and administration, which was well structured
2. Trans-Saharan trade: The Empire controlled the trade routes between the salt and gold mines, which were the main commercial commodities. As a result, they amassed a lot of wealth (gold, salt, spices, clothes, etc.) through payments of taxes, duties and levies
3. Strong legal system: There were traditional courts that tried cases, settled disputes and punished offenders. This promoted the maintenance of law and order in the Empire
4. Geographical location/Flourishing Agriculture: The Empire was located close to the Senegal and Niger rivers. There was also good rainfall pattern. Hence they had enough water for domestic purposes, farming and fishing
5. Efficient taxation system: There was an effective tax collecting system which ensured that the government generates sufficient revenue to run the state
6. Powerful Army: There was a powerful and disciplined army that ensured the security of the state
b)
Factors that caused the fall of the Old Ghana Empire
1. Attacks by Muslim Raiders: It started losing power when Muslim raiders began attacking areas across the empire. The attackers' main goal was to convert as many people to Islam as possible, but they also wanted control of the salt-gold trade. This started weakening the empire
2. Growth of the Mali Empire: The Mali empire emerged gradually grew more powerful and richer. Consequently, the influence of old Ghana began to decline
3. Divisions/Breakaway sections: The empire continued to crumble as many smaller provinces began to break off to form their own kingdoms
4. Seizure of Koumbi Saleh by the Mali Empire: Finally, the Mali Empire, led by Soumaoro Kanté (Sumanguru Kantey), seized and captured the capital of the old Ghana Empire, Koumbi Saleh and brought it to an end
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
a)
i)
State the three arms of government in Ghana.
ii)
Highlight three functions of the District Chief Executive under the local government system in Ghana.
b)
Outline four reasons for which Ghana enters into cooperation with other countries.
a)
i)
The three arms of government in Ghana
1. Executive
2. Legislative
3. Judiciary
ii)
Functions of the District Chief Executive
1. He/she is a representative of the Ghana Government in the district and therefore carries out policies and programmes of the government
2. Oversees the daily administration of the district
3. Chairs/presides over meetings of the Executive committee of the assembly and represents his/her district at Regional Coordinating Council meetings
4. Ensures that peace is maintained in the district at all times
5. Supervises all heads of decentralized state departments in the district and monitors on-going projects in the district
b)
Reasons for which Ghana enters into cooperation with other countries
1. Sharing of common ideas/technical co-operation
2. Fight common interests eg. hunger diseases
3. Settlement of dispute
4. Peace, unity and security
5. Co-existence/maintain friendly relationship
6. Energy supply
7. Common industrial and manufacturing projects
8. Common banking and insurance facilities
9. Improvement of transportation and communication network
10. Easy movement of goods and services
11. Wider markets
12. Promote culture solidarity and sports
13. Solicit financial assistance
14. Relief assistance
15. Military assistance
a)
Mention four international organizations of which Ghana is a member.
b)
Which four benefits does Ghana enjoy from its membership of any one of the international organizations mentioned in (a)?
a)
International organizations of which Ghana is a member
1. United Nations Organizations (UNO)
2. African Union/Organization of African Unity (OAU)
3. The commonwealth of Nations
4. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
5. Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
b)
Benefits Ghana enjoys for being a member of international organizations
1. Free movement of persons such as Ghana to Nigeria, Togo, Benin, etc. without a visa
2. Assistance and support for development - economically, politically and academically
3. Advise from experts on various subjects such as medicine, finance, etc.
4. Being part of global fight against hunger, diseases, poverty, human rights abuses
5. Friendly relationships in economic, political, cultural and social
6. Helps maintain international peace and security
a)
What is World Health Organization (WHO)
b)
Mention four achievements of WHO
a)
World Health Organization (WHO) is a wing of the United Nations (UN) tasked with the role to enhance the health conditions of people and to protect the environment. It is to train health workers and to promote health/research geared towards the provision of improved health services to people in the whole worldwide. It was established in 1948.
b)
Achievements of WHO
1. Embarking on immunization campaign to eradicate the six childhood killer diseases (Polio, Tetanus, Measles, Tuberculosis, Whooping cough and Diphtheria)
2. Intensive programs to keep the spread of yaws (a dangerous disease affecting children) under control
3. Education of most water borne disease such as bilharzias and cholera
4. Education and campaigns on general cleanliness and its benefits
5. Provision of safe drinking water for most people
a)
i)
List four types of natural resources in Ghana
ii)
Give an example each of the natural resources listed in (a)(i)
b)
In what four ways can the use of natural resources in Ghana be sustained?
a)
i)
1. Water
2. Minerals
3. Vege
4. Land
5. Animal
6. Atmosphere
ii)
1. Water - eg. Sea, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, Lagoon, Ponds etc
2. Minerals - e.g Diamond, Gold, Bauxite,Timber, Iron, Petroleum, stones etc
3. Land - e.g Plains, mountains, highland, lowland, valley etc
4. Animal - e.g Dog, lion, tiga, elephant, grasscutter
5. Atmosphere - e.g Gases, Air etc
b)
1. Practicing Afforestation
2. Protecting waterbodies
3. Public Education
4. Recycling of resources
5. Creating forest reserves
6. Protecting Game reserves
7. Practicing RE-afforestation
8. keeping natural minerals safe