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THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL GHANA

Basic Education Certificate Examination

Social Studies 2004

OBJECTIVE TEST

Objective Test

Question 1

An effect of slavery on Africa was that it

Question 2

The first Europeans to arrive in Ghana in 1471 came from

Question 3

The claim that the ancestors of the Akan migrated from Ancient Ghana is mainly based on

Question 4

The Fon and Aja of the Republic of Benin are closely related to the

Question 5

Evidence of Mamprusi origin is obtained during the Damba festival from

Question 6

Unity among ethnic groups in Ghana can be promoted through

Question 7

Badu saw a man throwing a ten-thousand cedi note into a grave. What has this person done?

Question 8

Forts and castles were built purposely by the early Europeans for

Question 9

Which of the following ethnic groups in Ghana trace their origin from Ile Ife in Nigeria?

Question 10

The Asante Kingdom was colonized by the British through

Question 11

The Volta Region before World War I was a colony of

Question 12

People from various ethnic groups are found in the cities of Ghana because of

Question 13

Writing a bill into a legal language is done by the

Question 14

If Musah wants a new law to be made against armed robbery whom will he contact?

Question 15

The constitution of a country is endorsed by the people through

Question 16

The demand for 'self government now' was made in 1949 by

Question 17

Government revenue for developmental projects is raised mainly through

Question 18

The principle of separation of powers prevents

Question 19

Which of the following should be identified as the major causes of ethnic conflicts in Ghana? (i) Chieftaincy disputes (ii) Land disputes (iii) Cultural similarities (iv) Struggling for contracts

Question 20

On which of the following occasions is the parallel culture of prayer not demonstrated in Ghana?

Question 21

Science education is very important in schools because it

Question 22

An administrative clerk at the Ministry of Education is a

Question 23

Which of the following may not be considered in finding one’s direction home, when one’s way is lost in the forest?

Question 24

Bawku is located north-east of

Question 25

A good layout of a settlement includes all the following except

Question 26

Which of the following minerals can be used to improve upon the fertility of the soil?

Question 27

Which of the following countries is within the same time zone as Ghana?

Question 28

The Prairie Provinces in Canada produce the raw material for making

Question 29

Ghana is not economically independent because of her

Question 30

Low savings by Ghanaian workers is mainly due to

Question 31

Efficiency of the labour force is achieved through

Question 32

Which of the following tertiary industries is a leading foreign exchange earner in Ghana

Question 33

Productivity in agriculture can be increased in Ghana through

Question 34

Which of the following business enterprises is privately owned?

Question 35

Productivity in the Public Service is low because of

Question 36

Ghana receives loans and aid from the World Bank because of its membership of the

Question 37

The Voluntary Service Overseas is associated with the

Question 38

Which of the following countries has the least per capita income?

Question 39

The Chief Justice of Britain who made the slave trade illegal was

Question 40

The most effective way of solving the socio-economic problems of the modern world is through the application of

THEORY

SECTION B ESSAY

Answer three questions only, choosing one question from each section. Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material All questions carry equal marks Answer one question only from this part.

Question 1

a) Give **two** reasons why the British colonized Ghana. b) List **three** main ways by which the British colonized Ghana. c) State **five** benefits which Ghana had derived from British colonization.

Question 2

a) What are human rights abuses? b) Give **four** examples of such abuses. c) Explain **two** ways by which human rights abuses can be prevented.

Question 3

a) State any **four** ways by which water can be polluted in Ghana. b) Explain any **three** effects of water pollution.

Question 4

a) Describe the following: i) Rotation of the earth ii) Revolution of the earth b) Mention any two effects of each of the following: i) Rotation of the earth ii) Revolution of the earth

Question 5

a) Name **four** areas of tourist attraction in Ghana. b) State **four** benefits of tourism in Ghana. c) Describe **two** negative effects of tourism in Ghana.

Question 6

a) State **four** contributions of the manufacturing industries to the economy of Ghana. b) List any **four** problems facing the manufacturing industry in Ghana.

PART II MAP SKILLS AND ENVIRONMENT

Answer one question only from this part

Questions for this section are in the printed paper.

PART III SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Answer one question only from this part

Questions for this section are in the printed paper.