BASIC 3 || HISTORY || QUESTION 2

STRAND 2: My Country Ghana 

SUB-STRAND 1: The People of Ghana

CONTENT STANDARDS 1: . Exhibit knowledge of the unique history of the major ethnic groups in Ghana

INDICATORS AND EXEMPLARS 1:  Discuss the origins of the major ethnic groups in Ghana

SUBJECT SPECIFIC PRACTICES AND CORE COMPETENCIES: As learners learn the origin of the ethnic groups in Ghana, they become appreciative of the uniqueness of each ethnic group and thereby develop cultural identity, creativity and collaboration with their peers

Now Answer the following questions;

These questions are set with the help of the Text Book "Golden History of Ghana for Basic Schools 3"

Questions Credit: Perfectscoregh Author { Sir Collins Tawiah +233542012803}

THESE QUESTIONS FOCUSES ON THE AKAN ETHNIC GROUP

1. The Akan ethnic group is the largest ethnic group in Ghana.

True / False

2. Mention 9 sub-groups found under the Akan ethnic group.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g.

h.

i.

3. The Akan Ethnic group are mostly found in the ________________ of the country.

4. Some of them are also located in the ________ regions.

Complete the spaces with the correct answers. Note that, the correct answers are related to the Akan ethnic group.

The Akan ethnic group is believed to have travelled from ___________ Ghana. From there, the Akan moved to settle at ___________ in the _____________ region of Ghana. As the population in the area increased, they moved in separate groups to other parts of the country.

The _____________ sub-group moved to settle in the Ashanti Region where they established their _________________. The Fante sub-group who were led by three powerful leaders ( _______________, _______________ and ____________) first settled at ____________________ in the Central Region of Ghana.

Some sub-groups of the Akan moved to settle in the Eastern Region of Ghana. They were the _________, _______ and _____________. The Sefwi sub-group of the Akan moved to settle in the _________________ region. Other Akan sub-groups remained in the Bono Region.

Currently, the Akan ethnic group is found in ___________, ___________, ________, __________, _________, __________, _________,  and __________ regions of Ghana.

1. The Akan ethnic group is the largest ethnic group in Ghana.

True / False

2. Mention 9 sub-groups found under the Akan ethnic group.

a. Asante

b. Fante

c. Akwamu

d. Nzema

e. Kwahu

f. Bono

g. Akuapem

h. Akyem

i. Sefwi

3. The Akan Ethnic group are mostly found in the forest zone of the country.

4. Some of them are also located in the coastal regions.

Complete the blanks spaces with the correct answers. Note the correct answers are related to the Akan ethnic group.

The Akan ethnic group is believed to have travelled from Ancient Ghana. From there, the Akan moved to settle at Tekyiman in the Bono East region of Ghana. As the population in the area increased, they moved in separate groups to other parts of the country.

The Asante sub-group moved to settle in the Ashanti Region where they established their kingdom. The Fante sub-group who were led by three powerful leaders 

( Oburumankoma, Odapagyan and Oson) first settled at Mankessim in the Central Region of Ghana.

Some sub-groups of the Akan moved to settle in the Eastern Region of Ghana. They were the Kwahu, Akuapem and Akyem. The Sefwi sub-group of the Akan moved to settle in the Western North region. Other Akan sub-groups remained in the Bono Region.

Currently, the Akan ethnic group is found in Ashanti, Central, Bono, Eastern, Bono East, Ahafo, Western North, and Western regions of Ghana.