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Going, Going, Ghana Trivia Quiz

Ghana, located in Western Africa, is also home to the largest man-made lake in the world. See how much you know about this African country.

A multiple-choice quiz by skyrunner84. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
skyrunner84

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,708

Updated
Mar 02 23

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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581

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Question 1 of 10

1. The capital of Ghana is Accra. Do you know in what part of the country Accra is located? Hint

The north, next to Burkina Faso

The south, next to the Gulf of Guinea

The east, next to Togo

The west, next to the Ivory Coast

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Question 2 of 10

2. When did Ghana declare its independence? Hint

1950

1955

1957

1968

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Question 3 of 10

3. The official language of Ghana is what? Hint

Kwahu

Gonja

English

Ashanti Twi

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Question 4 of 10

4. Ghana is divided into how many administrative regions? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ghana has what type of government? Hint

Parliamentary republic

Monarchy

Constitutional presidential republic

Democracy

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Question 6 of 10

6. What are the two words on the official Coat of Arms for Ghana? Hint

Peace and Love

Freedom and Peace

Love and Justice

Freedom and Justice

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Question 7 of 10

7. Kofi Annan, who was born in Ghana, is known in the United States for what political office? Hint

Surgeon General

Secretary of State

Secretary-General of the United Nations

Attorney General

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Question 8 of 10

8. The official currency of Ghana is what? Hint

rupee

dalasi

cedi

shilling

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Question 9 of 10

9. The name of Ghana means "warrior king", but what does Accra mean? Hint

strength

army

ants

fort

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Question 10 of 10

10. The largest man-made lake in the world is located completely within the borders of Ghana. What is this lake called? Hint

Lake Meade

Lake Urmia

Caspian Sea

Lake Volta

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The capital of Ghana is Accra. Do you know in what part of the country Accra is located?

Answer: The south, next to the Gulf of Guinea

Accra was incorporated in 1898. It is also the largest city in Ghana.

2. When did Ghana declare its independence?

Answer: 1957

Ghana declared independence on March 6, 1957 from the United Kingdom. It achieved full independence on July 1, 1960.

3. The official language of Ghana is what?

Answer: English

English is the official language of Ghana. It is also the official language of many countries in western and southern Africa.

4. Ghana is divided into how many administrative regions?

Answer: 16

Ghana is divided into sixteen regions. The largest is the Northern Region; its capital is Tamale.

5. Ghana has what type of government?

Answer: Constitutional presidential republic

A constitutional presidential republic, the government of Ghana, is structured much like the democracy of the United States. It has a President and Vice-President.

6. What are the two words on the official Coat of Arms for Ghana?

Answer: Freedom and Justice

"Freedom and Justice" is the official motto of Ghana. Also, on its Coat of Arms is a lion, a symbol of Ghana's relationship to Great Britain. Atop the Coat of Arms is the Black Star, which also appears on the flag of Ghana, symbolizing the freedom of Africa.

7. Kofi Annan, who was born in Ghana, is known in the United States for what political office?

Answer: Secretary-General of the United Nations

Kofi Annan, who served as Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997-2006, was born in Kumasi, Gold Coast (now known as Ghana). When he was starting his career, he worked for the World Health Organization and as Director of Tourism in Ghana.

8. The official currency of Ghana is what?

Answer: cedi

The dalasi is the official currency of Gambia, the shilling the official currency of Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and a few others, and a rupee is the official currency of Mauritius. The modern cedi currency was first issued in 2007.

9. The name of Ghana means "warrior king", but what does Accra mean?

Answer: ants

Accra's name is derived from a word meaning "ants". This is because one of the many features of Accra is that it has numerous anthills across the land.

10. The largest man-made lake in the world is located completely within the borders of Ghana. What is this lake called?

Answer: Lake Volta

Lake Volta is the largest man-made lake in the world, but only by surface area. The largest man-made lake in the world by volume is Lake Kariba on the border of Zambia.

Source: Author skyrunner84

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