Test Your Knowledge of Ghana's Rich History: Take This Quiz Now!

When did Ghana gain independence from Britain?

1957

1960

1965

1970

Who was the first President of Ghana?

Kwame Nkrumah

John Kufuor

Jerry Rawlings

Edward Akufo-Addo

What is the capital city of Ghana?

Accra

Kumasi

Tamale

Sekondi-Takoradi

What is the official language of Ghana?

English

French

Twi

Ewe

What is the national currency of Ghana?

Ghana cedi

Pound Sterling

Euro

US Dollar

How many regions does Ghana have?

10

8

6

4

What type of government does Ghana have?

Unitary presidential constitutional republic

Parliamentary democracy

Absolute monarchy

Federal republic

What is the largest ethnic group in Ghana?

Akan

Ewe

Ga-Adangbe

Dagomba

Where did the Ashanti Empire originate?

Bono State

Brong Ahafo Region

Central region

Greater Accra Region

Who founded the Asante kingdom?

Osei Tutu

Okomfo Anokye

Nana Yaa Asantewaa

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

When did the British colonize Ghana?

18th century

17th century

16th century

15th century

What is the name of the highest mountain peak in Ghana?

Mount Afadjato

Mole National Park

Wli Falls

Lake Bosumtwi

In what year did the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade begin?

1444

1500

1550

1600

Who wrote the novel “Things Fall Apart”?

Chinua Achebe

Wole Soyinka

Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Ama Ata Aidoo

Which country borders Ghana to the east?

Togo

Burkina Faso

Benin

Ivory Coast

What is the longest river in Ghana?

Volta River

Oti River

Ankobra River

White Volta

What is the traditional religion of Ghana?

Traditional African religions

Christianity

Islam

Judaism

What is the main export of Ghana?

Gold

Cocoa

Oil

Timber

What is the most spoken language in Ghana?

Akan

English

Ga

Hausa

Who led a successful revolt against British colonialism in 1948?

J.B Danquah

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

Obetsebi Lamptey

Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

What is the oldest university in Ghana?

University of Ghana

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Ashesi University College

University for Development Studies

Who was the last ruler of the Ashanti Kingdom?

Prempeh I

Kofi Karikari

Yaa Asantewaa

Osei Tutu II

What is the population of Ghana?

29 million

33 million

37 million

41 million

What is the national animal of Ghana?

Leopard

Lion

Cheetah

Elephant

What is the name of the current president of Ghana?

Nana Akufo-Addo

John Mahama

John Atta Mills

Jerry Rawlings

What is the name of the famous slave castle located in Ghana?

Elmina Castle

Cape Coast Castle

St George's Castle

Jamestown Castle

When was the first coup d'état in Ghana?

1966

1969

1972

1979

What is the average life expectancy in Ghana?

66 years

68 years

70 years

72 years

Who won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations?

Algeria

Egypt

Senegal

Morocco

What is the highest court in Ghana?

Supreme Court

Court of Appeal

High Court

Constitutional Court