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Notable Figures In Ghana

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Mrs. Theodosia Okoh best known for in the art world?

a)

Designing the Ghana National Flag

b)

Painting famous portraits

c)

Sculpting monuments

d)

Writing art books

2.

In what year did Ghana gain independence, for which Mrs. Theodosia Okoh designed the national flag?

a)

1947

b)

1957

c)

1967

d)

1977

3.

What type of art did Mrs. Theodosia Okoh create?

a)

Digital art

b)

Watercolor and oil paintings

c)

Graffiti

d)

Photography

4.

What materials did Mrs. Theodosia Okoh use for her collages?

a)

Paper and glue

b)

Feathers and corn stalk

c)

Fabric and thread

d)

Metal and wood

5.

When was Mrs. Theodosia Okoh born?

a)

1920

b)

1922

c)

1924

d)

1926

6.

What was one of the mediums Mrs. Theodosia Okoh used for her paintings?

a)

Acrylic

b)

Oil color

c)

Charcoal

d)

Pastel

7.

What day of the week was Mrs. Theodosia Okoh born?

a)

Monday

b)

Tuesday

c)

Wednesday

d)

Thursday

8.

What is one of the places where Mrs. Theodosia Okoh's art pieces have been exhibited?

a)

Local schools

b)

Art centers worldwide

c)

Private collections only

d)

Online galleries

9.

What is the nationality of the flag designed by Mrs. Theodosia Okoh?

a)

Nigerian

b)

Ghanaian

c)

Kenyan

d)

South African

10.

Who designed the flag of Ghana?

a)

Kwame Nkrumah

b)

Kofi Annan

c)

Madam Theodosia Okoh

d)

Yaa Asantewaa

11.

What inspired other African countries in designing their flags after gaining independence?

a)

The colors of the Ghana flag

b)

The British flag

c)

The American flag

d)

The Nigerian flag

12.

What was the purpose of inviting artists to design a new flag at independence?

a)

To show the wealth of Ghana

b)

To represent who Ghanaians were and their way of life

c)

To copy the British flag

d)

To create a colorful design

13.

When was Nii Amon Kotei born?

a)

May 24, 1915

b)

June 15, 1920

c)

April 10, 1910

d)

March 5, 1918

14.

Who asked Nii Amon Kotei to design the Coat of Arms?

a)

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

b)

Queen Elizabeth II

c)

Nelson Mandela

d)

Jomo Kenyatta

15.

What was Nii Amon Kotei's profession?

a)

Doctor

b)

Engineer

c)

Artist

d)

Lawyer

16.

Which school did Nii Amon Kotei attend with a scholarship?

a)

Achimota School

b)

Harvard University

c)

Oxford University

d)

Yale University

17.

What other talents did Nii Amon Kotei have besides being an artist?

a)

Scientist and Engineer

b)

Sculptor, Painter, and Musician

c)

Chef and Writer

d)

Athlete and Dancer

18.

What was the nationality of Nii Amon Kotei?

a)

Nigerian

b)

Ghanaian

c)

Kenyan

d)

South African

19.

What is the Ghana Coat of Arms made up of?

a)

Two lions, a shield, and a red star

b)

Two eagles, a shield, and a black star

c)

Two doves, a shield, and a white star

d)

Two hawks, a shield, and a blue star

20.

What is the rim of the shield on the Ghana Coat of Arms made of?

a)

Silver

b)

Gold

c)

Bronze

d)

Copper

21.

Which award did Amon Kotei receive for his work on the Coat of Arms?

a)

Nobel Prize

b)

State Honour of Grand Medal, Civil Division

c)

Pulitzer Prize

d)

Grammy Award

22.

On what date was Amon Kotei presented with the Coat of Arms Design award?

a)

March 7, 1997

b)

October 17, 2011

c)

January 1, 2000

d)

December 25, 2010

23.

What is the Ghanaian Coat of Arms?

a)

A national flag

b)

A national emblem or badge

c)

A type of currency

d)

A traditional dance

24.

What do the eagles on the Ghanaian Coat of Arms represent?

a)

Peace and harmony

b)

Strength and power

c)

Wealth and prosperity

d)

Wisdom and knowledge

25.

What is found in the top left section of the shield on the Ghanaian Coat of Arms?

a)

A cocoa tree

b)

A lion

c)

A sword and a staff

d)

A fort and waves

26.

What does the fort and waves in the top right corner of the shield signify?

a)

Traditional power

b)

Central government

c)

Agricultural wealth

d)

Mineral wealth

27.

What does the cocoa tree on the Ghanaian Coat of Arms represent?

a)

Mineral wealth

b)

Agricultural wealth

c)

Traditional power

d)

Central government

28.

What is the significance of the lion in the middle of the shield?

a)

Represents peace

b)

Reminds of British rule

c)

Symbolizes independence

d)

Stands for unity

29.

What phrase is written at the bottom of the Ghanaian Coat of Arms?

a)

Unity and Peace

b)

Freedom and Justice

c)

Strength and Honor

d)

Prosperity and Growth

30.

What do the words "Freedom and Justice" indicate about Ghanaians?

a)

They are a wealthy people.

b)

They are a free and independent people.

c)

They are a peaceful people.

d)

They are a strong and brave people.