BECE History and Geography of West Africa 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which natural resource, discovered in Ghana in 2007, has boosted that country's economy in the 21st century?
- Offshore oil (Correct answer)
- Diamonds
- Uranium
- Natural gas fields on land
Correct answer: Offshore oil
The discovery of offshore oil in Ghana's Jubilee Field in 2007 significantly boosted the country's economic growth and export revenues.
Question 2: The Asante (Ashanti) people of Ghana are known for a traditional cloth with symbolic patterns called what?
- Kente cloth (Correct answer)
- Batik cloth
- Adire cloth
- Ankara cloth
Correct answer: Kente cloth
Kente cloth is the traditional woven fabric of the Asante people, characterized by bright colors and geometric patterns, each with symbolic meaning.
Question 3: Which mountain is the highest peak in West Africa, located on the border of Cameroon?
- Mount Cameroon (Correct answer)
- Mount Nimba
- Fouta Djallon
- Aïr Mountains
Correct answer: Mount Cameroon
Mount Cameroon, an active volcano rising to about 4,095 meters, is the highest peak in West and Central Africa.
Question 4: ECOWAS, the regional organization of West African states, was established in which year?
- 1975 (Correct answer)
- 1960
- 1985
- 1990
Correct answer: 1975
ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) was established on May 28, 1975, through the Treaty of Lagos to promote economic integration.
Question 5: The equatorial climate zone in West Africa, characterized by heavy rainfall year-round and dense rainforests, is found mainly in which area?
- Coastal areas near the Gulf of Guinea (Correct answer)
- Inland savanna regions
- The Sahel zone
- The Jos Plateau
Correct answer: Coastal areas near the Gulf of Guinea
The equatorial climate with heavy year-round rainfall and rainforests is found along the coastal areas near the Gulf of Guinea in southern West Africa.
Question 6: What was the primary significance of the city of Timbuktu during the medieval period?
- A major center of Islamic scholarship and trade (Correct answer)
- The capital of the largest West African kingdom
- A major port city on the Atlantic coast
- The birthplace of trans-Saharan trade routes
Correct answer: A major center of Islamic scholarship and trade
Timbuktu was a renowned center of Islamic learning with famous universities and libraries, as well as a vital node on trans-Saharan trade routes.
BECE History and Geography of West Africa 3
Which natural resource, discovered in Ghana in 2007, has boosted that country's economy in the 21st century?