Ghana Quiz

What is the capital city of modern Ghana?

• Kumasi

• Accra

• Tamale

• Cape Coast

What was Ghana named by European explorers in the 1400s?

• Gold Coast

• Ivory Coast

• Diamond Coast

• Slave Coast

Who ruled Ghana before gaining independence?

• Dutch

• Portuguese

• French

• British

Where were the Asantehene and other leaders sent into exile by the British?

• Seychelles

• Maldives

• Mauritius

• Zanzibar

What year did Ghana gain independence?

• 1977

• 1967

• 1957

• 1947

Who was one of the key figures that fought for Ghana's independence?

• Haile Selassie

• Jomo Kenyatta

• Kwame Nkrumah

• Nelson Mandela

What was the original name of Ghana before independence?

• Diamond Coast

• Ivory Coast

• Slave Coast

• Gold Coast

Which ocean is Seychelles located in?

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

Who changed the name of Gold Coast to Ghana after independence?

• Haile Selassie

• Kwame Nkrumah

• Nelson Mandela

• Jomo Kenyatta

What was the reason for the British sending the Asantehene and other leaders into exile?

• Peace treaty

• Trade agreement

• Cultural exchange

• War