Geography and Landmarks
What is the capital city of Ghana?
Accra
What was Ghana called before it gained independence?
The Gold Coast.
What is the Ghanaian name for a fried dough snack similar to Puff-Puff or beignets?
Bofrot (Puff-Puff)
What currency is used in Ghana?
Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
What is the largest ethnic group in Ghana?
The Akan People
Which Ghanaian region is known for its famous kente weaving?
Ashanti Region
Which country colonized Ghana before independence?
Britain
What is the name of the sweet Ghanaian drink made from dried hibiscus leaves, ginger, and sugar?
Sobolo (Hibiscus drink)
This Ghanaian artist performed at Spring Weekend in 2022
Amaarae
What is the traditional Ghanaian naming system based on?
The day of the week a person is born (e.g., Kojo for Monday-born males, Ama for Saturday-born females)
What is the name of the famous castle in Cape Coast, a key site during the transatlantic slave trade?
Cape Coast Castle
What is the significance of the black star in Ghana’s flag?
It represents African freedom and unity.
What is "Nkatekwan" in Ghanaian cuisine?
Groundnut (Peanut) Soup
What spicy pepper sauce is usually served with Kenkey?
Shito
Which region of Ghana is home to the Ga people?
The Greater Accra Region
Which river is the largest in Ghana and is home to the Akosombo Dam?
Volta River
Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence. True or False?
True
What is the Ghanaian porridge made from fermented millet, often enjoyed as breakfast?
Hausa Koko
Which dance originated in Ghana and became popular worldwide after being featured in international music videos?
Azonto
What is the name of the popular dish in Northern Ghana made from millet or maize, often eaten with soup?
Tuo Zaafi
How many regions are in Ghana?
Ghana has 16 administrative regions.
Who was the second president of Ghana?
Lieutenant-General Joseph Arthur Ankrah
Which popular Ghanaian snack is a deep-fried bean cake made from black-eyed peas?
Koose (or Akara)
Which Ghanaian artist won the BET Best International Act award in 2012?
Sarkodie
Which dance is performed by the Ewe people and involves intricate footwork and drumming?
Agbadza