BECE 2006 Social Studies Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2006 Social Studies paper has 40 objective and 6 theory questions. Here are sample objective questions with the correct answers and explanations. Sit the full paper with the real time limit on ePrep.
Sample questions with answers
1. The slave trade became largely unprofitable from the early 1800s due to
- A. laziness of the slaves
- B. the emergence of the Industrial Revolution in Europe
- C. the high cost of slaves in West Africa
- D. so many revolts by the slaves from Africa
Answer: B. the emergence of the Industrial Revolution in Europe
Answer: B. The Industrial Revolution reduced the need for slave labour.
Answer: B. The Industrial Revolution reduced the need for slave labour.
2. The migration routes of the Guan are traced to an area around the
- A. Pra basin
- B. Offin basin
- C. Volta basin
- D. Ankobra basin
Answer: C. Volta basin
Answer: C. The Guan are traced to the Volta basin.
Answer: C. The Guan are traced to the Volta basin.
3. Which of the following workers are involved in primary production
- A. Miners
- B. Goldsmiths
- C. Accountants
- D. Carpenters
Answer: A. Miners
Answer: A. Miners take resources from nature — primary production.
Answer: A. Miners take resources from nature — primary production.
4. The Sagrenti War of 1874 was fought between the
- A. Akyem and Portuguese
- B. Denkyira and British
- C. Fante and British
- D. Asante and British
Answer: D. Asante and British
Answer: D. The Sagrenti War was between the Asante and the British.
Answer: D. The Sagrenti War was between the Asante and the British.
5. The symbol of political authority among the northern people of Ghana is the
- A. sword
- B. stool
- C. crown
- D. skin
Answer: D. skin
Answer: D. In the north the skin is the symbol of authority.
Answer: D. In the north the skin is the symbol of authority.
6. The most common way of becoming a citizen of a country is by
- A. registration
- B. birth
- C. adoption
- D. marriage
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7. The Foo festival is celebrated by the people of
- A. Elmina
- B. Agona
- C. Navrongo
- D. Peki
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8. Conflicts in our schools can be solved peacefully through
- A. dismissals and suspensions
- B. the assistance of a chief linguist
- C. the intervention of a district pastor
- D. negotiation and mediation
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9. Which of the following professionals are associated with the legal system in Ghana?
- A. Journalists
- B. Lawyers
- C. Doctors
- D. Accountants
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10. The hardest mineral is
- A. gold
- B. copper
- C. diamond
- D. tin
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