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PEACE BUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION

1.

One advantage of tolerance to the Ghanaian society is that it brings

A.

hard work.

B.

indifference.

C.

harmony.

D.

impatience.

2.

One of the major effects of conflict on a nation is the

A.

struggle for political power.

B.

understanding of the people.

C.

displacement of people.

D.

rewarding the peace-keepers.

3.

Which of the following cultural practices can best bind Ghanaians together?

A.

Initiation rites

B.

Marriage

C.

Dressing

D.

Music

4.

Patience and tolerance are necessary for

A.

defeating enemies during conflict.

B.

peaceful co-existence.

C.

peace keeping and operation.

D.

electing political leaders.

5.

The conscious effort to create an atmosphere of harmonious living in a society is known as

A.

peace building.

B.

conflict management.

C.

peace keeping.

D.

conflict resolution.

6.

A condition which does not help in resolving conflict in our communities is

A.

tolerating one another's views.

B.

respecting one another's views.

C.

socializing with one another.

D.

insisting on an individual's views.

7.

The uninterrupted effort to maintain harmonious living and improvement in the quality of life of a people explains the concept of

A.

leadership.

B.

democracy.

C.

nation building.

D.

rule of law.

8.

One way of fostering good gender relations is by

A.

allowing both sexes to choose their friends.

B.

providing equal opportunities for both sexes.

C.

admitting more girls into tertiary institutions.

D.

providing more economic opportunities for girls.

9.

Which of the following measures is put in place to settle quarrels in the society?

A.

Litigation

B.

Arbitration

C.

Instigation

D.

Revolution

10.

Attitudes and values relevant to peace building include

A.

forgiveness and hardwork.

B.

tolerance and fairness.

C.

honesty and purity.

D.

forgiveness and charity.

11.

Declaration of state of emergency by governments is a

A.

lasting solution for resolving conflicts.

B.

partisan way of ensuring peace.

C.

short term solution to conflict.

D.

way of testing the efficiency of the people.

12.

Peace building is effectively realized when the feuding parties are

A.

generous.

B.

humble.

C.

patriotic.

D.

tolerant.

13.

The most disastrous effect of ethnic conflicts in Ghana is

A.

destruction of property.

B.

displacement of people.

C.

interruption of projects.

D.

loss of human life.

14.

Inter-ethnic conflicts interrupt

A.

democratic governance.

B.

development projects.

C.

traditional belief systems.

D.

rural-urban migration.

15.

Which of the following factors is an effect of ethnic conflict in Ghana?

A.

Destoolment and enstoolment of chiefs

B.

Deployment of vigilante groups

C.

Loss of lives and property

D.

Population density and immigration

16.

The following processes are means of peace building except

A.

compromise.

B.

consensus.

C.

suspicion.

D.

tolerance.

17.

The conscious effort to create an atmosphere of harmonious living in a society is referred to as

A.

conflict management.

B.

conflict resolution.

C.

peace building.

D.

peace restoration.

18.

The best way of resolving conflicts in society is

A.

applying constructive dialoque.

B.

engaging in peaceful demonstration.

C.

the use of heavy arms.

D.

using violent confrontation.

19.

The best condition necessary for peace building in the Ghanaian society is

A.

education and hard work.

B.

justice and fairness.

C.

religion and politics.

D.

independence and productivity.

20.

In an attempt to build and maintain peace, it is important that the parties at conflict should

A.

demonstrate tolerance.

B.

expose the mistakes of each other.

C.

insist on their rights.

D.

solicit the services of a good lawyer.

21.

Which of the following factors is not a cause of conflict in Ghana?

A.

Chieftaincy disputes

B.

Ethnicity

C.

Incorruptibility

D.

Partisan politics

22.

The process by which a neutral party is involved in the resolution of conflict between two feuding groups is referred to as

A.

consensus building.

B.

mediation.

C.

negotiation.

D.

power sharing.

23.

Conflicts between ethnic groups are best resolved through

A.

a commission of enquiry.

B.

declaration of state emergency.

C.

dialogue and negotiation.

D.

the Supreme Court.

24.

One effect of ethnic conflicts in Ghana in recent years has been the

A.

creation of more constituencies.

B.

decrease in population growth rate.

C.

disruption of social services.

D.

increase in the activities of illegal miners.

25.

Peace building is mainly aimed at creating

A.

a forum for national integration.

B.

equity in society.

C.

freedom and justice.

D.

harmonious living in society.

26.

Which of the following factors is not a source of conflict in a society?

A.

Discrimination

B.

Greed

C.

Suspicion

D.

Tolerance

27.

One way through which peace can be maintained is through

A.

discrimination.

B.

mediation.

C.

meditation.

D.

isolation.

28.

A conscious effort that is made to create an atmosphere of harmony in the society is

A.

conflict resolution.

B.

cultural practices.

C.

maintenance culture.

D.

peace building.

29.

Which of the following measures is the most effective means of resolving ethnic conflict?

A.

Arrest of suspected trouble makers

B.

Banishing the ring leaders

C.

Mediation between the feuding parties

D.

Seizure of illegal arms

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