Orientation Booklet
Multiple Choice Questions Toward Sierra Leone’s 50th Independence Anniversary and Basic Knowledge about Sierra Leone for Schools Initiated, Designed and Produced by Hellen O. N. King-Scott (nee King) MA Mgmt.; PGCE PCET; Dip.Ed.Admin.; Adv. Prof. Cert.; HTC Bus. Stud.; AAT First Edition Published in 2011
TITLE Orientation Booklet
Multiple Choice Questions DEDICATION This Booklet is dedicated to schools, the younger generation of my country of birth, to spread basic knowledge about Sierra Leone and to showcase Sierra Leone on the Golden Jubilee of its Independence on April 27, 2011.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS My sincere thanks and profound gratitude are hereby tendered to the following people:
His Excellency Jongopie Siaka Stevens, Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone in the Federal Republic of Germany, and his entire staff of the Embassy, in Bonn and now at the new embassy in Berlin, for officially granting me permission to produce the orientation booklet with its 50 multiple choice questions. Mr George Samuel Anthony, former Vice Principal of Milton Margai Teachers College (University of Sierra Leone), renamed as Milton Margai College of Education and Technology, for his final editing and confirmation of this booklet as my historical editor. He is residing in the United Kingdom. Ms Elaine Griffiths, Lecturer at the University of Heidelberg, Baden Wßrttemberg in Germany for being my consultant, proof-reader and editorial adviser in the process of producing the booklet. My editors Dr Crispin Webber and Dr Mohamed Alpha Deen, both residing in the Federal Republic of Germany. The Coordinating Committee Members in Germany for the celebration of Sierra Leone’s 50th Independence Anniversary in 2011. Mr Ebenezer Owens-Mason for giving his approval to the booklet cover I designed. My sons for allowing me the time required to complete the booklet on the home computer. Druckerei (Printers) Seydel for their patience, time and valuable help with the printing of the final copies of this booklet. Last, but certainly not least, to all those who will find pleasure in obtaining at least one copy to help support projects for youths and the younger generation in Germany and in Sierra Leone.
FOREWORD BY Dr Crispin Webber and Dr Mohamed Alpha Deen Editors FORWARD It has been of great delight accepting to forward this booklet and help present it for the 50th Independence Anniversary. This is an appreciation and a worthwhile contribution by a fine Sierra leonean, to this anniversary and a must for basic knowledge about Sierra Leone especially for younger generations and schools. Helen's perception of need and her creativity in planning this work reflects her background as an educationist. This historical memoir is timely and will help us all to reflect on relevant facts of Sierra leone's history. A comparative work such as this is almost non-existent as a resource for schools, libraries, scholars and the international community. Reading through this booklet is educative and an experience for even people who think they know a lot about SaLone. Mrs.Helen O.N. King-Scott(nee King) is a true trained educationist, enthusiast and a well disciplined organiser; She is integrative and has through the many years in Germany always been a friend and supportive to the Sierra-Leone community here. Her effort is an inspiration and she deserves emulation, praise and all congratulations! We hope this booklet will go a long way serving as a resource of basic knowledge for us all and for our schools. We recommend this educative and interesting booklet, launched for the 50th anniversary of our Independence, especially for schools and libraries in Sierra Leone, the Land that we love.
Crispin Webber
Mohamed Alpha Deen Germany in Spring 2011
FOREWORD BY Mr. George Anthony Historical Editor
I feel deeply gratified in accepting to edit this booklet produced by Hellen, a former student of mine at the Milton Margai Teachers College (University of Sierra Leone). Hellen who is one of that College’s finest products has always been stowing to improve and equip herself professionally having gone on from attaining the Higher Teachers Certificate (H.T.C.) Business Studies Certificate to a Masters Degree in Management and further to a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training). Hellen has always been hardworking and a symbol of excellence. This booklet highlights another aspect of her character namely patriotism which I believe inspired her to undertake and complete this booklet in time for the celebration of the 50th Independence of the “Land That We Love, Our Sierra Leone”. This Multiple Choice Questions and Answers will be a valuable addition to the ever growing historiography of Sierra Leone especially at the Basic Education Level and should be a must for every individual, school, institution and public library.
George Samuel Anthony
What is the Purpose of Orientation? The word orientation has several meanings, but the purpose of orientation may be explained as the most common method of relaying information about a place or a condition to people who may not have been in said situation before.
Questions 1.
Who is the President in Office for Sierra Leone’s Golden Jubilee Independence Year? (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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2.
(I)
Which is the correct map of Sierra Leone? (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
What is the total area of Sierra Leone in sq km? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
Total area Total area Total area Total area
71,740 sq km 61,630 sq km 70, 850 sq km 62, 704 sq km
What is the length of Sierra Leone’s coastline in km? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Coastline Coastline Coastline Coastline
400km 240km 402km 224km
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(III) Which one is the National Flag of Sierra Leone? (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(IV) What does each colour on the national flag of Sierra Leone represent? (a) (b) (c) (d)
3.
When did the Mande migrate to Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
ca. 1400-1600 ca. 1440-1650 ca. 1550-1750 ca. 1450-1700
Who first visited the coast and named the Sierra Leone peninsula? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
Agriculture; Unity and Justice, and the Harbour Nature, Peace and Sea Grass, Water and Sky Forest, Unity and Sea
A Sierra Leonean A British explorer A Portuguese An American
What was the name given to the peninsula? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Waterloo Serra Lyoa York Lumley
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(III) The name of Sierra Leone is dated back to a particular year and it was also the same year the person who gave the name to Sierra Leone made his visit to the country. In what year were these historic happenings? (a) (b) (c) (d)
4.
In what year was the Mane Invasion? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
ca. 1540 ca. 1500 ca. 1640 ca. 1645
In what year was the Futa Jallon Jihad, the expansion of Islam? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
1460 1462 1400 1441
1717 1727 1771 1736
When was the Province of Freedom established in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In 1887 In 1678 In 1878 In 1787
(III) When did “King Jimmy� of Koya Temne destroy the first settlement? (a) (b) (c) (d)
5.
1689 1789 1888 1798
In what year was Freetown established with the arrival of the Nova Scotian settlers? (a) (b) (c) (d)
1792 1702 1726 1729
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(I)
In what year did the Maroons arrive? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
1700 1818 1800 1890
In what year did the British declare Sierra Leone a Crown Colony? (a) (b) (c) (d)
1680 1808 1891 1780
(III) What type of slaves then began to arrive in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
6.
The establishment of Fourah Bay College was: (a) (d) (c) (d)
(I)
In 1778 In 1827 In 1728 In 1872
In 1876, Fourah Bay College in Sierra Leone was affiliated with a university. What was its name? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
Recaptive slaves or Liberated Africans Forced Labor slaves Chattel Slavery Wage Slavery
Durham Oxford London Cambridge
Njala University was originally created as part of the University of Sierra Leone (USL) in 1964 with the help of USAID and it offered degrees in conjunction with the University of Illinois. (a) (b)
True False
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7.
When did the Christian Missionary Society (CMS) establish a grammar school in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
Which school in Sierra Leone was the first secondary school in West Africa? (a) (b) (c) (d)
8.
1784 1820 1845 1854
Bo Government Secondary School The CMS Grammar School Albert Academy Methodist Girls High School
Who was the first African elected to the Legislative Council, when the new Sierra Leone constitution was adopted in1863? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wallace-Johnson Sir Lewis John Ezzidio H. Thomas
9. When did the British declare the Protectorate of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
10.
In what year were the Samori invasions? (a) (d) (c) (d)
(I)
In 1806 In 1896 In 1860 In 1868
1848 1884 1840 1804
Where did the Samori invasions take place? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Samori invasions began in the western region Samori invasions began in the northern interior Samori invasions began in the southern interior Samori invasions began in the eastern region
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(II)
What was the “Hut Tax War”? (a) (b) (c) (d)
An uprising against paying Tax for huts War crime Tax payment Military war
(III) In what year was the “Hut Tax War”? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In 1888 In 1898 In 1879 In 1899
(IV) From which region did the “Hut Tax War” begin on April 27? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In the East In the North In West In the South
11. In what year was Bo School established? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
In 1900 In 1896 In 1906 In 1899
For whom was such a school established in Bo? Bo School was established for (a) (b) (c) (d)
12.
In what year did the Railway in Sierra Leone reach Pendembu? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
the sons and nominees of chiefs sons of farmers grandsons of lawyers sons and grandsons of teachers
In 1906 In 1908 In 1809 In 1900
Where is Pendembu? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In the Western Region In the Southern Province In the Eastern Province In the Northern Region 7
(II)
The daily service route of the then Sierra Leone Railway was from Pendembu to which station ? This was also vice versa. (a) (b) (c) (e)
Dove Cot Kissy Waterloo Water Street
(III) How many miles were covered on the journey by rail from the first to the last station in Pendembu? (a) (b) (c) (d)
13.
Which years cover World War I, when Sierra Leonean troops fought in Cameroon? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
1939-1945 1936-1944 1946-1954 1945-1963
Which years cover the Sierra Leone Civil War? (a) (b) (c) (d)
14.
1914-1921 1914-1918 1941-1961 1924-1928
Which years cover World War II, when Sierra Leonean troops fought in Burma? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
227 ½ 225 ¼ 272 ¼ 202
1990-1999 1991-2001 1989-1991 1998-2002
When were the District Councils and Protectorate Assembly established? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In 1944 In 1964 In 1946 In 1966 8
15.
What historic event happened in Sierra Leone in 1961? (a) (b) (c) (d)
16.
(I)
Sierra Leone achieved its republic Sierra Leone was colonised by the British Sierra Leone achieved its independence Sierra Leone hosted OAU
Who was the first Prime Minister of Sierra Leone? (a)
Sir Milton Margai
(b)
H. E. Captain Valentine Strasser
(c)
H. E. Siaka P. Stevens
(d)
H. E. Major-General Joseph Momoh
Until when did the first Prime Minister serve the nation? (a) (b) (c) (d)
1964 1966 1974 1962
(II) Who took over from the first Prime Minister and when? (a) (b) (c)
Sir Albert Margai took over in 1964 Siaka Stevens took over in 1966 Chief Justice C. O. E. Cole 1965
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(III) Siaka Stevens was appointed Prime Minister and there was a military coup in 1967. (a) (b)
True False
(IV) Siaka Stevens was appointed as the 3rd Prime Minister of Sierra Leone in 1968. (a) (b)
True False
17. Which guest of honour opened the Sierra Leone parliament at independence? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
The Governor General The Queen The Duke of Kent The Chief Justice
Who was then sworn in as Governor-General and by whom? (a) (b) (c) (d)
The Duke of Kent Sir Maurice Dorman The Chief Justice The Founder of Sierra Leone
(a) (b) (c)
By Chief Justice Kutubu By Chief Justice C. Cole By Chief Justice Beoku Betts
(II)
18.
Messages of congratulations to the new Independent government of Sierra Leone were sent by whom? (a) (b)
19.
The Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan and the Queen The President of America
Who visited Sierra Leone in the year of independence during a tour of West Africa? (a) (b) (c)
President Haile Selassie Her Majesty the Queen President George Bush the First
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20.
Sierra Leone attained Republican status on: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
Sierra Leone is officially called? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
19th April 1971 29th May 1981 06th January 1991 27th April 1961
The Republic of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone the Lion Mountains Democratic Republic of Sierra Leone The Democratic State of Sierra Leone
Who was the first Ceremonial President of the Republic of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Chief Justice Christopher Okoro Elnathan Cole President Siaka Stevens Major Juxon Smith Mr. Wallace-Johnson
(III) Who was the first Executive President of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Albert Margai Siaka Stevens Juxon Smith Joseph Momoh
(IV) Sierra Leone became a one-party state under the banner of the All People's Congress in: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(V)
1978 1976 1987 1988
Who was the Second Executive President of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Major Lansana Major-General J. S. Momoh Valentine Strasser Ahmed Tejan Kabbah
(VI) In what year was that? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In 1985 In 1974 In 1975 In 1989 11
21.
Where is Sierra Leone situated? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Sierra Leone is situated on the Western coast of Africa Sierra Leone is situated on the Eastern coast of Africa Sierra Leone is situated on the Northern coast of Africa Sierra Leone is situated on the Southern coast of Africa (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
The name Sierra Leone means: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
Between Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea Between Guinea and Liberia Between Liberia and Guinea Bissau Between Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia
Elephant Lion Mountains Palm Tree Diamond
The Sierra Leone Coat of Arms bears the national motto as: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Freedom, Justice and Peace Justice, Peace and Unity Unity, Freedom and Justice Peace, Unity and Love
(III) What is the name of the capital city of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Makeni Bo Freetown Waterloo
(IV) In which region is the capital of Sierra Leone located? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(V)
East West North South
Which town is the major city in the eastern province of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Makeni Portloko Tongo Field Kenema
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(VI) Which town is the second largest city and capital of the southern region? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Bo Njala Kambia Yengema
(VII) Which town is the major city in the North? (a) (b) (c) (d)
22.
Kono Makeni Bonth Mile 14
Why did the first Prime Minister cease to hold office? Due to his (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
Retirement Illness Death Resignation
Who took over from the first Prime Minister of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
His cousin His uncle His son His brother
(III) What was the name of the ruling party at the time of independence? (a) (b) (c)
23.
What was the name of the currency in existence at independence? (a) (b) (c) (d)
24.
All People’s Congress Sierra Leone People’s Party People’s National Party
Leones and Cents Pounds, Shillings and Pence Sterling Dollar
The Education system before and at independence was associated with: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Britain Europe Sierra Leone West Africa
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(I)
What is the name of the oldest Girls’ Secondary School in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
Methodist Girls High School Freetown Secondary School for Girls Annie Walsh Memorial Secondary School St. Joseph’s Secondary School
What is the name of the oldest Boys’ Secondary School in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Albert Academy Sierra Leone Grammar School Methodist Boys High School Bo Boys Government Secondary School
(III) Sierra Leone’s equivalent of the British knighthood is called: (a) (b) (c) (d)
25.
What is the name of the oldest Market in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
26.
November to March August to April September to May July to February
When is the wet or rainy season in tropical Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
27.
Kissy Road Market Dove Cot Market King Jimmy Market Kroo Town Road Market
When is the dry or Harmattan season in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
Order of the Rokel Justice of the Peace Member of the British Empire Order of the British Empire
April to October May to July July to November June to December
What is Sierra Leone’s staple food? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Foofoo Cassava Potatoes Rice 14
28.
What are the main mineral resources of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
29.
When did Sierrra Leone change to driving on the right-hand side of the road with drivers sitting on the left-hand side? (a) (b) (c) (d)
30.
False True
The first line in the first verse of Sierra Leone’s National Anthem is: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
Hastings Airfield Lungi Airport Sierra Leone Airport Freetown Airfield
Getting from Lungi International Airport to Freetown requires a ride in a helicopter, ferry or hovercraft. (a) (b)
32.
Chimpanzee Lion Elephant Pig
What is the name of the International Airport of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
In 1964 In 1977 In 1971 In 1966
Which is the national animal of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
31.
Bauxite, iron ore, diamonds Gold, silver, copper Quartz crystals, iron, gold Gem, silver, diamonds
I will exalt thee, realm of the tree Great is the love we have for thee High we exault thee, realm of the free We raise up our hearts and our voices on high
How many verses are there in the National Anthem of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
five three one four
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(II)
The last line in the first verse of the National Anthem is: (a) (b) (c) (d)
We raise up our hearts and our voices on high, Land that we love, our Sierra Leone I will exalt thee, realm of the tree High we exault thee, realm of the free
(III) Who wrote the words of the Sierra Leone National Anthem? (a) (b) (c) (d)
33.
Which is the official language of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
34.
The Royal Sierra Leone Military Force Sierra Leone Military Force The Royal Military Force of Sierra Leone The Military Force of Sierra Leone
When Sierra Leone became a Republic, the Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces were renamed (a) (b) (c)
(II)
French Krio English Pigeon English
Before Sierra Leone gained independence in 1961 the military was known as: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
Ebenezer Calendar Chris During John Akar Clifford Nelson Fyle
The Military Force of the Republic of Sierra Leone (MFRSL) The Republic of Sierra Leone Military Force (RSLMF) The Royal Military Force of the Republic of Sierra Leone (RMFRSL)
The RSLMF remained a single service organization until 1979, when the Sierra Leone Navy was established. It then remained largely unchanged for 16 years until 1995 when Defence Headquarters was established and the Sierra Leone Air Wing formed. The RSLMF then needed to be renamed. (a) (b) (c) (d)
The Military Armed Forces of the Republic of Sierra Leone (MAFRSL) The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) The Royal Military Armed Forces of the Republic of Sierra Leone (RMAFRSL) The Armed Forces of the Republic of Sierra Leone (AFRSL)
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35. (I)
What is Sierra Leone Celebrating in Two Thousand and Eleven? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Republic Independence Civil War Peace
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Silver Jubilee Diamond Jubilee Republican Jubilee Golden Jubilee
(II)
36.
The president is elected in Sierra Leone every (a) (b) (c) (d)
37.
The UN Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) is a civilian UN mission supporting efforts to consolidate (a) (b) (c) (d)
38.
False True
The national anthem of Sierra Leone was adopted as the national anthem in 1961 when the country became independent, replacing (a) (b) (c) (d)
40.
Togetherness Freedom Peace Unity
Sixteenth century English sailors called it Serra Leoa, which evolved in the 17th century to Sierra Leone. (a) (b)
39.
4 years 2 years 8 years 5 years
Rule Britannia God Save The Queen Jerusalem the Golden Waltzing Matilda
What national language do people speak in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Temne Mende Creole Yuroba
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41.
When was the West African Examination Council (WAEC) inaugurated to provide external examinations for the school systems of four West African countries including Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
The 20th Century Education System in Sierra Leone is called: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
In September 1951 In January 1954 In March 1956 In March 1953
6336 6334 7534 5344
What is the entry age for primary education in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c)
6 years 5 years 7 years
(III) What is the duration of primary education in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c)
7 years 5 years 6 years
(IV) How are the primary pupils assessed in schools in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c)
(V)
What is the national sport of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
42.
By external examination By continous assessment Not assessed
Football Athletics Volleyball Swimming
A new Health Plan was established in 2010 by H.E. President Dr. Ernest Koroma. What is the aim of the plan? (a) (b) (c)
To provide health education for schools To provide medical equipment for doctors To provide free health-care facilities for pregnant women, breast-feeding mothers and under five-year-olds.
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43.
(I)
Which Church is the oldest church in Freetown, Sierra Leone? (a)
St Charles' Church, Regent
(b)
St John's Maroon Church
(c)
St George's Cathedral
(d)
Holy Trinity Church
Who is the current Anglican Bishop of Freetown in 2011? (a) (b) (c)
(II)
Who was appointed the first Bishop of the new diocese of Bo, created by Pope Benedict XVI on 15 January 2011? (a) (b) (c)
44.
Father Charles Allieu Matthew Campbell Father Barreira Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Ganda
Which mosque is the oldest in Sierra Leone, built in Freetown in the 1830s? (a) (c)
45.
The Rt. Revd Bishop Scott The Rt. Revd Julius Olotu Prince Lynch The Rt. Revd Bishop Thompson
Foulah Town Mosque Congo Cross Mosque
(b) (d)
Central Mosque Jamieu Salaam Mosque Mountain Cut
The city of Freetown can boast some lovely beaches on its western side. What is the name of the most popular beach? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Goderich Beach Aberdeen Beach Lumley Beach Laka Beach 19
46.
Which is the oldest international bank in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
47.
Which hotel is the oldest in Freetown, Sierra Leone? (a) (c)
48.
(b)
City Hotel
The Sierra Leone, Mano and Rokel Rivers The Mano, Rokel and Nile Rivers Kagera, Nile and the Sierra Leone Rivers
The Cotton Tree may be or said to be:
(a) (b) (c)
50.
Brookfields Hotel Paramount Hotel
Which rivers are very historic in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c)
49.
Bank of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Standard Chartered Barclays Bank renamed Rokel Commercial Bank
The flowering plant Hibiscus tiliaceus Ceiba pentandra Neither
In 1896, when a protectorate was declared, medical facilities were only provided by the UBC mission hospital at Rotifunk and the medical officers stationed at the five district headquarters. The services offered were intended for the white District Commissioners and their staffs. In the early twentieth century medical facilities were extended to Bo, Shenge, Taiama and Jaiama. (a) (b)
False True
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(I)
In 1940, Hill Station Hospital was built exclusively for Europeans, to enable them to avoid the unhealthy climate of Freetown. No special railway line was constructed to take officials to and from work. (a) (b)
(II)
False True
The Connaught Hospital was opened in Freetown in 1922 to replace the Colonial Hospital that had been destroyed by fire two years earlier. (a) (b)
True False
(III) The Americans Wesleyan Mission opened a health centre at Kamabai and the Methodists did the same at Segbwema. These centres, as well as those of the UBC at Taiama and Jaiama, were upgraded to full hospitals in the 1930s. (a) (b)
False True
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Today, a huge Cotton Tree stands in the oldest part of Freetown near the Supreme Court building and the National Museum. Sierra Leoneans believe that this is very tree was where the "Nova Scotian settlers prayed more than two hundreds years ago, and they regard it as the symbol of their capital city. Sierra Leoneans still pray and make offerings to the ancestors for peace and prosperity beneath the great Cotton Tree. This was especially true during the Sierra Leone civil war (1991-2002). (citation)
50.
In 1896, when a protectorate was declared, medical facilities were only provided by the UBC mission hospital at Rotifunk and the medical officers stationed at the five district headquarters. The services offered were intended for the white District Commissioners and their staffs. In the early twentieth century medical facilities were extended to Bo, Shenge, Taiama and Jaiama. (a) (b)
(I)
In 1940, Hill Station Hospital was built exclusively for Europeans, to enable them to avoid the unhealthy climate of Freetown. No special railway line was constructed to take officials to and from work. (a) (b)
(II)
False True
False True
The Connaught Hospital was opened in Freetown in 1922 to replace the Colonial Hospital that had been destroyed by fire two years earlier. (a) (b)
True False
(III) The Americans Wesleyan Mission opened a health centre at Kamabai and the Methodists did the same at Segbwema. These centres, as well as those of the UBC at Taiama and Jaiama, were upgraded to full hospitals in the 1930s (cited in A New History of Sierra Leone by Joe A. D. Alie in 1990). (a) (b)
False True
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The river separates Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital city, which is on the south side of the harbor, from the country's principal airport, Lungi International Airport, which is on the north side of the harbour in an area called the Bullom Shore. The primary means of transportation from the airport to Freetown are the ferry, hovercraft, or helicopter. The Kolenté River (also known as the Great Scarcies River) is a river in Guinea and Sierra Leone. The river forms a portion of the international border between the two countries. It empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Barlo Point, Sierra Leone. In Guinea it is known as the Kolenté and in Sierra Leone it is known as the Great Scarcies. The Mano River is a river in West Africa, it originates in the Guinea Highlands in Liberia and forms part of the Liberia – Sierra Leone border. The districts through which the river flows include the Parrot's Beak area of Guinea, Liberia's Lofa County and the Kono and Kailahun District of Sierra Leone. Diamond mining is a major industry in these areas. Control of the area's wealth and the instability of the national governments of all three countries led to a series of violent conflicts involving these districts in the 1990s. Liberia and Sierra Leone founded the Mano River Union in 1973, Guinea joined in 1980. It was reactivated in 2004 as a customs and economic union; Côte d'Ivoire joined in 2008.
49.
The Cotton Tree may be or said to be:
(a) (b) (c)
The flowering plant Hibiscus tiliaceus Ceiba pentandra Neither
The Cotton Tree is an historic symbol of Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. According to legend, the “Cotton Tree” gained importance in 1792 when a group of former African American slaves, who had gained their freedom by fighting for the British during the American War of Independence, settled the site of modern Freetown. These Black Loyalist settlers, called “Nova Scotians” in Sierra Leone, founded Freetown on March 11, 1792. According to tradition, they landed on the shoreline and walked up to a giant tree just above the bay and held a thanksgiving service there, gathering around the tree in a large group and praying and singing hymns to thank God for their deliverance to a free land. Its exact age is unknown, but it is known to have existed in 1787.
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47. Which hotel is the oldest in Freetown, Sierra Leone? (a) (c)
Brookfields Hotel Paramount Hotel
(b)
City Hotel
The City Hotel bar enjoyed decades of popularity and prestige. Owner Freddie Ferrari died before the hotel went into decline. Here the hotel is shown reduced to rubble.
In Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, a hotel made famous by author Graham Greene came to symbolise a country caught in a cycle of conflict and decay.
48.
Which rivers are very historic in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c)
The Sierra Leone, Mano and Rokel Rivers The Mano, Rokel and Nile Kagera, Nile and the Sierra Leone Rivers
Sierra Leone has many sources of water from rivers. Throughout Sierra Leone, ther are many small mountains. These mountains have rivers flowing down them, that eventully flow to the sea. These rivers provide drinking water and useful transportation routes to the sea and other towns within Sierra Leone. People either travel short distances by foot, bike, or car (if owned). Long distances are usually travelled by boat or plane. The Rokel River is the largest river in the Republic of Sierra Leone in West Africa. It flows south-west from the Loma Mountains about 240 miles and, together with a smaller, parallel stream called Port at Pepel, feeds into the giant estuary known as the Sierra Leone River or Freetown harbour, the largest natural harbour in the African continent.Sierra Leone's capital city of Freetown lies at the entrance to the Sierra Leone River, about 25 miles downstream from the mouth of the Rokel and Port at Pepel. The Little Scarcies River is a river in West Africa that begins in Guinea and flows into Sierra Leone, after which it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. It is surrounded by extensive marshlands. The river is also known as the Kaba River. The Sierra Leone River is a river estuary on the Atlantic Ocean in Western Sierra Leone. It is formed by the Port Loko Creek and Rokel River and is between 4 and 10 miles wide (6–16 km) and 25 miles (40 km) long. It holds the major ports of Queen Elizabeth II Quay and Pepel. The estuary is also important for shipping. It is the largest natural harbour in the African continent. Several islands, including Tasso Island (the largest), Tombo Island, and the historically important Bunce Island, are located in the estuary. 24
Bishop Charles Allieu Matthew Campbell was previously Spiritual Director of St Paul’s Major Seminary, in Freetown. The new diocese of Bo is made up of the four Districts of the Southern Province: Bo, Bonthe, Moyamba and Pujehune and will be a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Freetown. The parish church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will become the Cathedral of the new diocese.
44.
Which mosque is the oldest in Sierra Leone, built in Freetown in the 1830s? (a) (c) (d)
Foulah Town Mosque Congo Cross Mosque The Jamieu Salaam Mosque Mountain Cut
Congo Cross Mosque
(b)
Central Mosque
Freetown Central Mosque
Islam in Sierra Leone represent the 60% of the population.
45.
The city of Freetown can boast some lovely beaches on its western side. What is the name of the most popular beach? (a) (b) (c) (b)
Goderich Beach Aberdeen Beach Lumley Beach Laka Beach
46. Which is the oldest international bank in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Bank of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Standard Chartered Barclays Bank renamed Rokel Commercial Bank
Standard Chartered is the oldest international bank with a long and distinguished history in Sierra Leone since1894. The bank used to take care of government funds and handled currency on behalf of the West African Currency Board prior to the establishment of the Central Bank in 1964. It has three branches and employs nearly 150 people, nearly half of whom are women. Standard Chartered Sierra Leone Limited is the leading foreign bank in terms of trading profit in the country. Its business operations in Sierra Leone continue to win Banking Excellence awards from the prestigious Banker Award of the Financial Times in London, four years consecutively, 2004; 2005; 2006 and 2007. Through sustainable business agenda, Standard Chartered continues to demonstrate strong commitment to governance, environmental protection and long-term socio-economic growth and development in Sierra Leone. 23
43.
Which Church is the oldest church in Freetown, Sierra Leone? (a)
St Charles' Church, Regent
(b)
St John's Maroon Church
(c)
St George's Cathedral
(d)
Holy Trinity Church
St John's Maroon Church This church was built by the Maroons who arrived in the colony in 1800 as black returnees from Jamaica who were reputed to be accomplished stone masons. It is thought they converted to Christianity through the influence of the Nova Scotians who were already in the Colony. The church erected in 1822, was seen as a determination of the converts to hold on to their new-found faith. A small group, the church was nonetheless at the centre for religious and social activities for the people of Maroon Town – which was around the area from Walpole Street to Kingtom. The Maroon Church is among the oldest churches in Sierra Leone. It stands between current day Liverpool Street and Percival Street.
(I)
Who is the current Anglican Bishop of Freetown in 2011? (a) (b) (c)
The Rt. Revd Bishop Scott The Rt. Revd Julius Olotu Prince Lynch The Rt. Revd Bishop Thompson
(II) Who was appointed the first Bishop of the new diocese of Bo, created by Pope Benedict XVI on 15 January 2011? (a) (b) (c)
Father Charles Allieu Matthew Campbell Father Barreira Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Ganda
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(IV) How are the primary pupils assessed in schools in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c)
By external examination By continous assessment Not assessed
(V) What is the national sport of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
42.
Football Athletics Volleyball Swimming
A new Health Plan was established in 2010 by H.E. President Dr. Ernest Koroma. What is the aim of the plan? (a) (b) (c)
To provide healtheducation for schools To provide medical equipment for doctors To provide free healthcare facilities for pregnant women, breast-feeding mothers and under five-year-olds.
New health plan for mothers and infants in Sierra Leone The chance of dying while giving birth in Sierra Leone is one in eight; it is the most dangerous place in the world for mothers-to-be. To combat this, the Sierra Leone government is beginning a free health care program to mothers and infants. The plan faces stiff challenges due to the lack of doctors, hospital beds and ambulances in Sierra Leone. “Sierra Leone has launched a free healthcare programme for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and children under five years old”. Umaru Fofana, BBC, reporter, 2010 The plan is expected to save the lives of 1.25 million mothers and children, at a cost of $19m (£12m). Dr Thorlie, who is also Sierra Leone’s consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, thinks charging pregnant women and mothers consultation fees and forcing them to buy drugs that can cost hundreds of dollars has “forced us to act against our conscience”. “It is shameful the choice we are faced with sometimes,” he says. “Two pregnant women come to us for delivery. They are both in a bad shape but we attend to the one because she has money and abandon the other because she hasn’t.” Funding for the free healthcare plan has been provided largely by the UN and the UK, with the latter promising a year’s supply of drugs and money to help ensure that health workers receive “a fair wage”.
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40.
What national language do people speak in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
41.
Temne Mende Creole Yuroba
When was the West African Examination Council (WAEC) inaugurated to provide external examinations for the school systems of four West African countries including Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In September 1951 In January 1954 In March 1956 In March 1953
WAEC took over the School Certificate and the Higher Certificate examinations of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate and the Matriculation examination of the University of London School Examinations Council, later transforming these external examinations into its General Certificate of Education at Ordinary and Advanced Levels. From the founding of Sierra Leone as a colony of Britain, until after Independence in 1961, Sierra Leone’s education system was mainly modelled on that of England and Wales. After Independence, a few cosmetic changes were made in the system, notably by the White Paper of 1970 and the comprehensive Educational Review done by the University a few years later, which was reported in “All Our Future”. However, the formal system of education consisted of primary education from the age of five, followed by secondary education leading to fifth Form as Ordinary (“O”) Level and a further two years Sixth Form as Advanced (“A”) Level.
(I)
The 20th century Education System in Sierra Leone is called: (a) (b) (c) (d)
6336 6334 7534 5344
The old system was tranformed into the new system of education namely the 6-3-3-4.
(II)
What is the entry age for primary education in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c)
6 years 5 years 7 years
(III) What is the duration of primary education in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c)
7 years 5 years 6 years 20
35. (I)
What is Sierra Leone celebrating in Two Thousand and Eleven? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Republic Independence Civil War Peace
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Silver Jubilee Diamond Jubilee Republican Jubilee Golden Jubilee
(II)
36.
The president is elected in Sierra Leone every (a) (b) (c) (d)
37.
The UN Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) is a civilian UN mission supporting efforts to consolidate (a) (b) (c) (d)
38.
4 years 2 years 8 years 5 years
Togetherness Freedom Peace Unity
Sixteenth century English sailors called it Serra Leoa which evolved in the 17th century to Sierra Leone. (a) (b)
False True
Pedro da Cintra, a Portuguese Navigator who visited Sierra Leone in 1462 called it Serra de LeĂŁo/ Sierra Lyoa, meaning "Lion Mountains". This later became Sierra Leone.
39.
The national anthem of Sierra Leone was adopted in 1961 when the country became independent, replacing (a) (b) (c) (d)
Rule Britannia God Save The Queen Jerusalem the Golden Waltzing Matilda
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(II)
The last line in the first verse of the National Anthem is: (a) (b) (c) (d)
We raise up our hearts and our voices on high, Land that we love, our Sierra Leone I will exalt thee, realm of the tree High we exault thee, realm of the free
(III) Who wrote the words of the Sierra Leone National Anthem? (a) (b) (c) (d)
33.
Which is the official language of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
34.
French Krio English Pigeon English
Before Sierra Leone gained independence in 1961 the military was known as: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
Edebezer Calendar Chris During John Akar Clifford Nelson Fyle
The Royal Sierra Leone Military Force Sierra Leone Military Force The Royal Military Force of Sierra Leone The Military Force of Sierra Leone
When Sierra Leone became a Republic, the Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces were renamed: On 19 April 1971 (a) (b) (c)
(II)
The Military Force of the Republic of Sierra Leone (MFRSL) The Republic of Sierra Leone Military Force (RSLMF) The Royal Military Force of the Republic of Sierra Leone (RMFRSL)
The RSLMF remained a single service organization until 1979, when the Sierra Leone Navy was established. It then remained largely unchanged for 16 years until 1995 when Defence Headquarters was established and the Sierra Leone Air Wing formed. The RSLMF then needed to be renamed (a) (b) (c) (d)
The Military Armed Forces of the Republic of Sierra Leone (MAFRSL) The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) The Royal Military Armed Forces of the Republic of Sierra Leone (RMAFRSL) The Armed Forces of the Republic of Sierra Leone (AFRSL) 18
29.
When did Sierrra Leone change to driving on the right-hand side of the road with drivers sitting on the left-hand side? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In 1964 In 1977 In 1971 In 1966
Some Commonwealth countries such as Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria and Sierra Leone have changed from driving on the left-hand side of the road to driving on the right.
30.
Which is the national animal of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
31.
What is the name of the International Airport of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
False True
The first line in the first verse of Sierra Leone’s National Anthem is: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
Hastings Airfield Lungi Airport Sierra Leone Airport Freetown Airfield
Getting from Lungi International Airport to Freetown requires a ride in a helicopter, ferry or hovercraft. (a) (b)
32.
Chimpanzee Lion Elephant Pig
I will exalt thee, realm of the tree Great is the love we have for thee High we exault thee, realm of the free We raise up our hearts and our voices on high
How many verses are there in the National Anthem of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
5 Verses 3 Verses 1 Verse 4 Verses
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Sierra Leone has a tropical climate with a wet season from April to October and a dry season from November to March. Sierra Leone is tropical and extremely humid. The summer is the rainy season. Summer is May through December. Winter is the dry season. That is December through April. The best crops are always grown during the summer.
(I)
When is the wet or rainy season in Sierra Leone? The climate is tropical and the rainy season is from: (a) April to October (b) May to July (c) July to November (d) June to December
27.
What is Sierra Leone’s staple food? (a) (b) (c) (d)
28.
Foofoo Cassava Potatoes Rice
What are the main mineral resources of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Bauxite, iron ore, diamonds Gold, silver, copper Quartz crystals, iron, gold Gem, silver, diamonds
Sierra Leone is favoured with many natural resources that are of immense financial value throughout the world. Among these are minerals such as diamonds, agricultural products, and fish. Along the coast of Sierra Leone, fishermen go out everyday fishing and in the eastern part of Sierra Leone the farmers grow their crops. Minerals like titanium ore, iron ore, bauxite, gold-chromite and diamonds are found almost throughout Sierra Leone. Gravel-deposits and swamps are rich in diamonds. Sierra Leone has a good amount of resources to export, but does not export a lot of food products because workers need to feed their own families. The average annual income of a working person in Sierra Leone is about US$160 to US$200 or EUR100 to EUR200.This isn't a lot of money to support a family on. However, things cost less than they do in other places, like the United States. Some of the products that are exported are: coffee, cocoa, ginger and kola nuts.
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24.
The Education system before and at independence was one associated with: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
Britain Europe Sierra Leone West Africa
What is the name of the oldest Girls Secondary School in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Methodist Girls High School Freetown Secondary School for Girls Annie Walsh Memorial Secondary School St. Joseph’s Secondary School
(II) What is the name of the oldest Boys Secondary School in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Albert Academy Sierra Leone Grammar School Methodist Boys High School Bo Boys Government Secondary School
(III) Sierra Leone's equivalent of the British knighthood is called: (a) (b) (c) (d)
25.
What is the name of the oldest Market in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
26.
Order of the Rokel Justice of Peace Member of the British Empire Order of the British Empire
Kissy Road Market Dove Cot Market King Jimmy Market Kroo Town Road Market
When is the dry or Harmattan season in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
November to March August to April September to May July to February
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(V)
Which town is the major city in the eastern province of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Makeni Portloko Tongo Field Kenema Koidu is another city in the east, capital of the mining Kono district
(VI) Which town is the second largest city and capital of the southern region? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Bo Njala Kambia Yengema
(VII) Which town is the major city in the North? (a) (b) (c) (d)
22.
Kono Makeni (Kabala is an isolated city in the northern hills) Bonth Mile 14
Why did the first Prime Minister cease to hold office? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Retirement Illness Death Resignation
(I) Who took over from the first Prime Minister of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
What was the name of the ruling party at the time of independence? (a) (b) (c)
23.
His cousin His uncle His son His brother
All People’s Congress Sierra Leone People’s Party People’s National Party
What was the name of the currency in existence at independence? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Leones and Cents Pounds, Shillings and Pence Sterling Dollar 14
(VI) In what year was that? (a) (b) (c) (d)
21.
In 1985 In 1974 In 1975 In 1989
Where is Sierra Leone situated? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Sierra Leone is situated on the Western coast of Africa Sierra Leone is situated on the Eastern coast of Africa Sierra Leone is situated on the Northern coast of Africa Sierra Leone is situated on the Southern coast of Africa (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
The name Sierra Leone means: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
Between Cote D‘lvoire and Guinea Between Guinea and Liberia Between Liberia and Guinea Bissau Between Cote D‘lvoire and Liberia
Elephant Lion Mountains Palm Tree Diamond
The Sierra Leone Coat of Arms bears the national motto as: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Freedom, Justice and Peace Justice, Peace and Unity Unity, Freedom and Justice Peace, Unity and Love
(III) What is the name of the capital city of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Makeni Bo Freetown Waterloo
(IV) In which region is the capital of Sierra Leone located? (a) East (b) West (c) North (d) South Freetown is the capital city in the western part of Sierra Leone
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20.
Sierra Leone attained Republican status on: (a) (b) (a) (b)
(I)
Sierra Leone is officially called? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
19th April 1971 29th May 1981 06th January 1991 27th April 1961
The Republic of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone the Lion Mountains Democratic Republic of Sierra Leone The Democratic State of Sierra Leone
Who was the first Ceremonial President of the Republic of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Chief Justice Christopher Okoro Elnathan Cole President Siaka Stevens Major Juxon Smith Mr. Wallace-Johnson
(III) Who was the first Executive President of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Albert Margai Siaka Stevens Juxon Smith Joseph Momoh
(IV) Sierra Leone became a one-party state under the banner of the All People's Congress in: (a) (b) (c) (d)
(V)
1978 1976 1987 1988
Who was the Second Executive President of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Major Lansana Major-General J. S. Momoh Valentine Strasser Ahmed Tejan Kabbah
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(III) Siaka Stevens was appointed Prime Minister and there was a military coup in 1967. (a) (b)
True False
(IV) Siaka Stevens was appointed the 3rd Prime Minister of Sierra Leone in 1968. (a) (b)
True False
17. Which guest of honour opened the Sierra Leone parliament at independence? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
The Governor General The Queen The Duke of Kent The Chief Justice
Who was then sworn in as Governor-General and by whom? (a) (b) (c) (d)
The Duke of Kent Sir Maurice Dorman, Governor since 1956 The Chief Justice The Founder of Sierra Leone
(a) (b) (c)
By Chief Justice Kutubu By Chief Justice C. Cole By Chief Justice Beoku Betts
(II)
18.
Messages of congratulations to the new Independent government of Sierra Leone were sent by whom? (a) (b)
19.
The Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan and the Queen The President of America
Who visited Sierra Leone in the year of independence during a tour of West Africa? (a) (b) (c)
President Haile Selassie Her Majesty the Queen President George Bush the First
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15.
What historic event happened in Sierra Leone in 1961? (a) (b) (c) (d)
16.
Sierra Leone achieves its republic Sierra Leone was colonised by the British Sierra Leone achieves its independence Sierra Leone hosted OAU
Who was the first Prime Minister of Sierra Leone? (a) Prime Minister, Sir Milton Margai
(b)
(c)
(d)
H. E. Captain Valentine Strasser
President Siaka P. Stevens
(I)
H. E. President Joseph Saidu Momoh
Until when did the first Prime Minister serve the nation? (a) (b) (c) (d)
1964 1966 1974 1962
(II) Who took over from the first Prime Minister and when? (a) (b) (c)
Sir Albert Margai took over in 1964 Siaka Stevens took over in 1966 Chief Justice C. O. E. Cole 1965
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(III) How many miles were covered on the journey by rail from the first to the last station in Pendembu? (a) (b) (c) (d)
13.
Which years cover World War I, when Sierra Leonean troops fought in Cameroon? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
1914-1921 1914-1918 1941-1961 1924-1928
Which years cover World War II, when Sierra Leonean troops fought in Burma? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
227 ½ 225 ¼ 272 ¼ 202
1939-1945 1936-1944 1946-1954 1945-1963
Which years cover Sierra Leone Civil War? (a) (b) (c) (d)
1990-1999 1991-2001 1989-1991 1998-2002
The Sierra Leone Civil War began in 1991 and was resolved in 2001. This was after the struggling Nigerian-led United Nations troops were heavily reinforced by a British force spearheaded by 1st Batallion, The Parachute Regiment, supported by other elements of the Parachute Regiment, SAS, and Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Operation Palliser. The country had to start from a very low base once again in terms of public health and other areas of public services.
14.
When were the District Councils and Protectorate Assembly established? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In 1944 In 1964 In 1946 In 1966
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(IV) From which region did the “Hut Tax War� begin on April 27? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In the East In the North In the West In the South
11. In what year was Bo School established? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In 1900 In 1896 In 1906 In 1899
(I) For whom was such a school established in Bo? (a) (b) (c) (d)
12.
In what year did the Railway in Sierra Leone reach Pendembu? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
the sons and nominees of chiefs sons of farmers grandsons of lawyers sons and grandsons of teachers
In 1906 In 1908 In 1809 In 1900
Where is Pendembu? (a) (b) (c) (b)
In the Western Region In the Southern Province In the Eastern Province In the Northern Region
Pendembu is a town in Kailahun District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. The majority of Pendembu's population are from the Mende ethnic group. The most widely spoken languages are Mende and Krio. The town is widely known for being the birthplace of former President of Sierra Leone Ahmad Tejan Kabbah.
(II)
The daily service route of the then Sierra Leone Railway was from Pendembu to which station ? This was also vice versa. (a) (b) (c) (d)
Dove Cot Kissy Waterloo Water Street
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10.
In what year were the Samori invasions? (a) (d) (c) (d)
(I)
Where did the Samori invasions take place? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
1848 1884 1840 1804
Samori invasions began in the western region Samori invasions began in the northern interior Samori invasions began in the southern interior Samori invasions began in the eastern region
What was the “Hut Tax War”? (a) (b) (c) (d)
An uprising against paying Tax for huts War crime Tax Payment Military War
The Hut Tax War of 1898 was a war initiated by Temne chief Bai Bureh against British colonialists. The cause of the war was the perceived overtaxation of the Temne by British taxcollectors. Britain's imposition of a hut tax sparked off two uprising in the hinterland of Sierra Leone in 1898, one led by Bai Bureh, a Temne and the other led by Mende, Momoh Jah. To pay for the costs of British administration, the military governor, Colonel Frederic Carthew, had decreed that the inhabitants of the new “protectorate” should be taxed on the size of their huts. The owner of a four-roomed hut would pay ten shillings a year, and those with smaller huts would pay five shillings. Colonel Cardew was not an administrator, but a professional soldier who had spent years in India and South Africa. First imposed on January 1, 1898, the hut tax aroused immediate and intense opposition, led in the first instance by the sixty-year-old Bai Bureh. The operations against him, from February to November, involved some of the most stubborn fighting that has been seen in West Africa, leaving several British troops dead. Colonel Marshal, the British commander, wrote: “No such continuity of opposition had at any previous time been experienced on this part of the coast.”
(III) In what year was the “Hut Tax War”? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In 1888 In 1898 In 1879 In 1899
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Sierra Leone Act, where the presidents of each institution switched the presidency of the USL on a biennial basis. This continued until 2005, when the University Act separated Fourah Bay and NU into distinct institutions independently run. The university commenced in August 2005 with the founding of six schools: School of Education, School of Community Health Service, School of Social Sciences, School of Agriculture, School of Environmental Sciences and School of Technology. Bo campus has three schools, Education, Community Health Services and Social Sciences. Njala campus has the other three schools, including Agriculture, Environmental Sciences and Technology as well as the University secretariat. However, as of the year 2005-2006, New England Ville in Freetown has been temporarily home to all of Njala's facilities, pending the rebuilding of Njala's campus.
7.
When did the Christian Missionary Society (CMS) establish a grammar school in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
Which school in Sierra Leone was the first secondary school in West Africa? (a) (b) (c) (d)
8.
1784 1820 1845 1854
Bo Government Secondary School The CMS Grammar School Albert Academy Methodist Girls High Schol
Who was the first African elected to the Legislative Council, when the new Sierra Leone constitution was adopted in1863? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wallace-Johnson Sir Lewis John Ezzidio H. Thomas
9. When did the British declare the Protectorate of Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In 1806 In 1896 In 1860 In 1868
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(I)
In what year did the Maroons arrive? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
1700 1818 1800 1890
In what year did the British declare Sierra Leone a Crown Colony? (a) (b) (c) (d)
1680 1808 1891 1780
(III) What type of slaves then began to arrive in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
6.
The establishment of Fourah Bay College was: (a) (e) (c) (d)
(I)
In 1778 In 1827 In 1728 In 1872
In 1876, Fourah Bay College in Sierra Leone was affiliated with a university. What was its name? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
Recaptive slaves or Liberated Africans Forced Labor slaves Chattel Slavery Wage Slavery
Durham Oxford London Cambridge
Njala University was originally created as part of the University of Sierra Leone (USL) in 1964 with the help of USAID and it offered degrees in conjunction with the University of Illinois. (a) (b)
True False
Njala University is a major Sierra Leonean university located in the country's second largest city of Bo and the town of Njala, Moyamba District, Sierra Leone. Njala University is the second largest university in Sierra Leone after Fourah Bay College and is also part of the University of Sierra Leone, along with Fourah Bay College and several other colleges in the country. Also, it was originally created as part of the University of Sierra Leone (USL) in 1964 with the help of USAID and offered degrees in conjunction with the University of Illinois. Subsequent legislation in 1972 paired Fourah Bay and Njala under the University of 5
(I)
The name of Sierra Leone is dated back to a particular year and it was also the same year the person who gave the name to Sierra Leone made his visit to the country. In what year were these historic happenings? (a) (b) (c) (d)
4.
In what year was the Mane Invasion? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
ca. 1540 ca. 1500 ca. 1640 ca. 1645
In what year was the Futa Jallon Jihad, the expansion of Islam? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
1460 1462 1400 1441
1717 1727 1771 1736
When was the Province of Freedom established in Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In 1887 In 1678 In 1878 In 1787
(III) When did “King Jimmy� of Koya Temne destroy the first settlement? (a) (b) (c) (d)
5.
1689 1789 1888 1798
In what year was Freetown established with the arrival of the Nova Scotian settlers? (a) (b) (c) (d)
1792 1702 1726 1729
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(III) Which one is the National Flag of Sierra Leone? (a)
(b)
Sierra Leone Hungary
Italy
(c)
(d)
Lesotho
(IV) What does each colour on the national flag of Sierra Leone represent? (a) (b) (c) (d)
3.
When did the Mande migrate to Sierra Leone? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(I)
ca. 1400-1600 ca. 1440-1650 ca. 1550-1750 ca. 1450-1700
Who first visited the coast and named the Sierra Leone peninsula? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
Agriculture; Unity and Justice, and the Harbour Nature, Peace and Sea Grass, Water and Sky Forest, Unity and Sea
A Sierra Leonean A British explorer A Portuguese An American
What was the name given to the peninsula? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Waterloo Serra Lyoa York Lumley
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2. Which is the correct map of Sierra Leone?
(I)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
What is the total area of Sierra Leone in sq km? (a) (b) (c) (d)
(II)
Total Area Total Area Total Area Total Area
71,740 sq km 61,630 sq km 70, 850 sq km 62, 704 sq km
What is the length of Sierra Leone’s coastline in km? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Coastline Coastline Coastline Coastline
400km 240km 402km 224km
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Multiple Choice Answers A Resource for Teachers and Users The correct answers are in bold type.
1.
Who is the President in Office for Sierra Leone’s Golden Jubilee Independence year? (a)
(b)
President Siaka P. Stevens
President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma
(c)
(d)
President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah
Prime Minister, Sir Albert Margai
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Orientation Booklet
Multiple Choice Answers Toward Sierra Leone’s 50th Independence Anniversary and Basic Knowledge on Sierra Leone for Schools Initiated, Designed and Produced by Hellen O. N. King-Scott (nee King) MA Mgmt.; PGCE PCET; Dip.Ed.Admin.; Adv. Prof. Cert.; HTC Bus. Stud.; AAT First Edition Published in 2011
Bintumani D-SL GERMAN – SIERRA LEONE SOCIETY E.V.
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