BECE History and Geography of West Africa 2

Question 1

Which pre-colonial West African kingdom was famous for its bronze and brass artworks, particularly sculpted heads?

Accepted Answer

Kingdom of Benin

Answer

The Kingdom of Benin in present-day Nigeria was renowned for its highly skilled bronze and brass casting traditions.

Question 2

Lake Volta in Ghana is notable because it is one of the world's largest what?

Accepted Answer

Artificial reservoirs by surface area

Answer

Lake Volta is one of the world's largest artificial reservoirs by surface area, created by the Akosombo Dam on the Volta River.

Question 3

The Berlin Conference of 1884–1885 was significant to West Africa because it resulted in what?

Accepted Answer

European powers dividing Africa among themselves

Answer

The Berlin Conference allowed European powers to partition Africa among themselves without the input of African peoples, reshaping the continent's political boundaries.

Question 4

Which crop, introduced by European traders, became a major cash crop in West Africa and is still a leading export from Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire today?

Accepted Answer

Cocoa

Answer

Cocoa was introduced to West Africa and became one of the most important cash crops; Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire together produce over 60% of the world's cocoa.

Question 5

What does the name 'Sahara' mean in Arabic?

Accepted Answer

Great desert

Answer

The word 'Sahara' is derived from the Arabic word for 'great desert,' reflecting its status as the world's largest hot desert.

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BECE History and Geography of West Africa 2