Name countries
Name the B-C countries in West Africa.
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon
Name given to Ghana by British colony
The Gold Coast
When did Liberia gain independence, and who was Liberia partially founded by?
1847; freed American slaves
Where does Nigeria stand with population in West Africa?
Highest population
What geographical region is mainly in Ghana?
The Lowlands
Name 3 of the countries that start with the letter G.
Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,
African Nation named from the medieval empire The Kingdom of Ghana
Ghana
What are the major natural resources in Liberia?
Timber and minerals
When did Nigeria become independent from Britain?
1960
Which river dominates Ghana?
The Volta River
Name the last country that starts with G-L.
Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia,
What is the Capital of Ghana?
Accra
How many principal tribes are in Liberia?
Nine
What became Nigeria's capital in 1991?
Abuja
What is Liberia's landscape?
Sandy beaches to plains
Name the countries that start with N-S.
Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone
When did Ghana gain independence?
March 6, 1957
Why did Liberia suffer in the 1990s?
Civil War
What is the most important economic resource in Nigeria?
Petroleum
What is the climate in Nigeria?
From rainforest to desert
Which coutry's name begins with a T. (there are 13 of the 18 countries on your map quiz)
Togo
What is the official language in Ghanaian schools?
English
How many major tribes are in Ghana?
Four
How many principal tribes are in Nigeria?
Four