Ghana Trivia 1

Ghana practices what type of government system?

• Monarchy
• Presidential democracy
• Parliamentary system
• Military dictatorship

Answer explanation

Ghana operates as a **presidential democracy** where the President is the Head of State and Government.

Who was Ghana’s longest-serving Head of State?

• Kwame Nkrumah
• John Kufuor
• Jerry Rawlings
• John Atta Mills

Answer explanation

Jerry Rawlings ruled Ghana for nearly **two decades** first as a military leader and later as an elected President.

How many administrative regions does Ghana have as of 2025?

• 10
• 12
• 16
• 20

Answer explanation

Ghana expanded its regions to **16** in **2018**, adding **six new regions**.

Which political party was founded by Kwame Nkrumah?

• National Democratic Congress (NDC)
• New Patriotic Party (NPP)
• Convention People’s Party (CPP)
• Progressive People’s Party (PPP)

Answer explanation

The **Convention People’s Party (CPP)** was established by Kwame Nkrumah and led Ghana to independence.

Who is the current Head of State of Australia?

• King Charles III

• Anthony Albanese

• Scott Morrison

• Dan Andrews

What was the name of the latest female Australian Prime Minister?

• Jacinta Allan

• Annastacia Palaszczuk

• Jacinta Arden

• Julia Gillard

What is the traditional name given to Ghana’s annual harvest festival celebrated by the Ga people?

• Homowo
• Hogbetsotso
• Akwasidae
• Odwira

Answer explanation

**Homowo** means "hooting at hunger" and is celebrated by the **Ga people** to mark a successful harvest.

What is the staple food made from fermented corn dough and cassava, popular in Ghana?

• Jollof rice
• Fufu
• Banku
• Waakye

Answer explanation

**Banku** made from **fermented corn and cassava dough**

Which Ghanaian genre of music blends traditional rhythms with contemporary sounds?

• Azonto
• Highlife
• Hip-hop
• Afrobeats

Answer explanation

**Highlife** music originated in Ghana blending local African beats with Western influences.

Which festival is celebrated by the Ewe people to commemorate their escape from tyranny?

• Hogbetsotso
• Bakatue
• Kundum
• Damba

Answer explanation

**Hogbetsotso** marks the migration of the **Ewe people** from **Notsie**, where they lived under oppression.