Ghana Month Flashcarde

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Which year did Ghana gain independence from British colonial rule?

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1957

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Who was the first President of Ghana?

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Kwame Nkrumah

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The ancient Ghana Empire was primarily known for trading in

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Gold and Salt

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Who is popularly known as the "Father of Ghanaian Highlife Music"?

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E.T. Mensah

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The overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah took place in

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1966

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Which castle in Ghana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and served as a major hub during the trans-Atlantic slave trade?

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Cape Coast Castle

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Which Ghanaian scientist discovered the cure for river blindness?

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Dr. Thomas Mensah

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Who was Ghana’s first Olympic medalist?

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Clement Quartey

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Which political party did Hilla Limann represent during the 1979 elections?

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People’s National Party (PNP)

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Which of the following rivers forms part of Ghana’s border with Côte d'Ivoire? Pra River, Ankobra River, Tano River, Bia River

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Bia River