History of Ghana
Who was Ghana’s Head of Government before becoming the first President?
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
The more of me there is, the less you see. What am I?
Darkness
Which organ in the human body has the highest regenerative capacity?
The Liver
Why was the equal sign so humble?
Because it knew it wasn’t less than or greater than anyone else
Who scored Ghana’s first-ever goal at the FIFA World Cup?
Asamoah Gyan
Which Akan state was the first to resist British colonial expansion militarily in the 19th century?
The Asante Empire
A man looks at a photograph and says, “Brothers and sisters I have none, but that man’s father is my father’s son.” Who is in the photograph?
His Son
Which African country has the highest number of pyramids?
Sudan
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field
Who is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer?
Lebron James
What event on 28 February 1948 directly triggered the nationalist uprising in the Gold Coast?
The shooting of the Ex-Servicemen during a peaceful march in Accra
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind.
An Echo
What is the only sea with no coastline?
The Sargasso Sea
Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
Because they don’t have the guts
In Formula 1, what color flag signals the end of a race?
Chequered flag
Who led the 1966 coup that overthrew Kwame Nkrumah?
The National Liberation Council (NLC)
I can fly without wings, cry without eyes. Wherever I go, darkness flies.
Clouds
Which English word has the most definitions according to the Oxford English Dictionary?
Set
Why did the banker switch careers?
He lost interest
What are the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments?
Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open
Who was Ghana’s first Chief Justice after independence?
Sir Arku Korsah
I am taken from a mine and shut inside a wooden case, from which I am never released, yet I am used by almost everyone.
Pencil lead (graphite)
Which country has French, German, Italian, and Romansh as official languages?
Switzerland
Why is it difficult to explain puns to kleptomaniacs?
Because they always take things literally
Which African country has won the most Olympic medals in athletics?
Kenya