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History Mid Term Test Year 1 (1)

The document is a midterm examination for Year 1 students at Jeane International School, focusing on Ghana's history. It contains multiple-choice questions about significant figures, events, and symbols related to Ghana's past, including the Old Ghana Empire and notable individuals like Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh and Ephraim Amu. Students are required to answer all questions based on the provided options.

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History Mid Term Test Year 1 (1)

The document is a midterm examination for Year 1 students at Jeane International School, focusing on Ghana's history. It contains multiple-choice questions about significant figures, events, and symbols related to Ghana's past, including the Old Ghana Empire and notable individuals like Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh and Ephraim Amu. Students are required to answer all questions based on the provided options.

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JEANE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

HISTORY MIDTERM EXAMINATION YEAR 1

Name: ______________________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________________________

Answer all questions.

Choose the correct answer from the options provided.

1. One of the Big Six leaders helped Ghana gain independence. Who is a

member of the Big Six?

a. Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh b. Edward Akufo-Addo

c. Ephraim Amu d. Dinga Cisse

2. The Old Ghana Empire was one of the earliest powerful kingdoms in

West Africa. In which year was the Old Ghana Empire formed?

a. 500 AD b. 300 AD c. 700 AD d. 1000 AD

3. Many people lived in the Old Ghana Empire long ago. The Old Ghana

Empire was formed by the __________ people.

a. Akan b. Soninke c. Yoruba d. Hausa

4. The Soninke people had a well-known king in their time. Who was the

king of the Soninke people?

a. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah b. Dinga Cisse

c. Edward Akufo-Addo d. Sundiata Keita


5. Long ago, a group of people used the name "Ghana" for their king.

Which people first used the name Ghana to refer to their king?

a. the Akan b. the Soninke c. the Ewe d. the Ga

6. Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh played an important role in Ghana's

history. When was she born?

a. 13th June 1922 b. 19th April 2015

c. 1st July 1957 d. 6th March 1930

7. Apart from being a teacher and an artist, she also loved another

activity. Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh was a teacher, an artist, and a

__________.

a. musician b. sportswoman c. farmer d. soldier

8. Ghana’s national flag was designed by a talented woman. Who

designed the Ghana national flag?

a. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah b. Mrs. Theodosia Salome

Okoh

c. Ephraim Amu d. Edward Akufo-Addo

9. Our national flag has three bright colours and one star. The colours of

the Ghana national flag are red, gold, green, and

_________________________.

a. blue star b. black star c. white circle d. yellow

triangle
10. In the Soninke language, “Ghana” has a special meaning. Ghana in

the Soninke language means

____________________________________________.

a. Warror Star b. Warrior King c. Land of Gold d. Great River

11. A group of people ruled by one leader is called an __________.

a. Empire b. Tribe c. Nation d. Kingdom

12. A group of families who share the same language and culture is a

__________.

a. Empire b. Tribe c. Country d. Government

13. Mrs. Theodosia Okoh enjoyed a certain kind of sport very much.

Which sport was she interested in?

a. Football b. Hockey c. Swimming d. Running

14. Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh lived a long life. How old was she when

she died?

a. 98 years b. 92 years c. 88 years d. 100 years

15. Ghana’s national anthem in Twi was composed by a gifted musician.

Who composed the anthem “Yɛn Ara Asaase Ni”?

a. Theodosia Okoh b. Ephraim Amu

c. Dinga Cisse d. Kwame Nkrumah

16. There was a famous song composer in Ghana called Ephraim Amu.

When was Ephraim Amu born?

a. 13th September 1899 b. 13th June 1922

c. 1st March 1900 d. 1st July 1910


17. Ghana’s national anthem in Twi was written many years ago. When

was it composed?

a. 1929 b. 1899 c. 1945 d. 1957

18. Ephraim Amu also lived a long life. How old was he when he died?

a. 92 years b. 95 years c. 90 years d. 85 years

19. Ephraim Amu had many talents. He was a teacher, a musicologist,

and a __________.

a. footballer b. composer c. soldier d. writer

20. Ghana’s national flag was made at the time of independence. In

which year was it designed?

a. 1957 b. 1960 c. 1966 d. 1947

21. Mrs. Theodosia Okoh was born in beautiful city in Ghana. Where was

she born?

a. Tema b. Effiduase c. Accra d. Cape Coast

22. The colours of the Ghana national flag have special meanings. What

do they stand for?

Red: _____________________________________________________

Gold: ____________________________________________________

Green: ___________________________________________________

Black Star: ________________________________________________

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