FYS- Ghana

Where is Ghana located?

the western coast of Africa

Wht is Ghana’s official language?

English

What is the large capital city on the southern coast of Ghana?

Accra

Accra is an important ____ ____ with many cultural influences

port city

True of False: Accra is a tourist hub known for its diverse attractions, historical landmarks, stunning beaches, and numerous art galleries

True

Accra is also known for its vibrant ____ ____

night life

Yes or No: Accra has many restaurants and offers a wide range of cuisines

Yes

What enormous open-air shopping area is found in Accra?

Makola Market

Makola Market sells a vast array of

fresh produce, manufactured and imported foods, clothes, shoes, jewelry, tools, medicine, and pots and pans

What does the name Ghana mean

Warrior King

What is the most popular sport in Accra?

Soccer and cricket is also popular

What are the two main religions in Ghana?

Christianity and Islam

What products is Ghana the leading exporter in?

Cocoa beans, gold, and petroleum

What is the popular type of dance music in Ghana

Highlife

What kind of instruments are played in highlife?

Guitar, drums, trumpet, saxophone, and keyboard

Highlife’s text is usually in the ___ language

Twi

Highlife music is normally performed

engagements, weddings, christenings, at night clubs, official functions, concerts

Highlife is widely distributed through

recordings

Who was Ghana settled by in the 15th century

Ga people

Every year the Ga people celebrate the 7-day ____ _____ with well-known Ga dances accompained by drumming

Homowo Festival

Where is the festival held?

in the Great Durbar

Who attends the Homowo Festival

chiefs, subchiefs, and other community members

What is the meaning behind Ewe funerals

an occasion to mourn, commemorate the dead, and to the celbrate the life of the dearly departed

Are Ewe funerals held indoors or outsides? (food, drinks, music, and dancing)

outdoors

Ewe funerals are very social events, so how long does it last for?

often last for three days

Ewe people have formed funeral associates to help individuals cover

funeral expenses

Funerals in Ghana normally take place ____ or _____ after the death

weeks or months

What is the dress code for funerals?

black and white

What does the tribe leaders wear at the funeral?

Traditional clothing

What does family members wear most of the time?

red and black clothing to signify their grief

What announces the funeral arrangements

giant, colorful, billboards

Those with higher social status has what type of coffins?

Fantasy coffins are made

What does the fantasy coffins represent?

Literal representations of the deceased’s profession or a symbol of the tribe (the coffins is only revealed on the day of the funeral just before the burial

What is the traditional dance that is performed at Ewe social gatherings and funerals?

agbadza

What kind of singing happens at these social gatherings and funerals?

Solo voice and a chorus in call-and-response format

The agbadza dance is accompanied with

several instruments with specific rhythms

What is the best-known drum associated with the Akan people?

atumpan drum

When are these drums used during?

ceremonies and state occasions

These drums are produced in pairs of “——” and “female” drums, but are played by a single dummer

male and female

The sticks used are either

bent or curved

What is atumpan drums also called?

talking drums because they present a narrative

The Ghana radio stations broadcast what type of music

Ewe music and popular music

The National Symphony Orchestra and a National Dance Company perform at the

National Theatre

What is the indigenous language of the Akan peoples who constitute about half the population of Ghana?

Twi