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Basic 4

Basic 4 History Notes

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Why and How We Study History

  1. What is the History of Ghana?In this topic you will learn what history is and the main periods of Ghana's history.
  2. Why We Study Ghana's HistoryIn this topic you will explain the importance of studying the history of Ghana.
  3. How We Learn About Ghana's PastIn this topic you will learn the sources historians use to study Ghana's past.
  4. Important Events in Ghana's HistoryIn this topic you will learn key dates and events in Ghana's history.

The People of Ghana

  1. The Formation of the Asante KingdomIn this topic you will describe how the Asante Kingdom was formed.
  2. The Expansion of the Asante KingdomIn this topic you will explain why and how the Asante Kingdom expanded.
  3. The Decline of the Asante Kingdom (Part 1)In this topic you will study the wars between Asante and the British that weakened the kingdom.
  4. The Decline of the Asante Kingdom (Part 2)In this topic you will study the exile of Prempeh I, the Yaa Asantewaa War and other reasons Asante declined.

Major Historical Locations

  1. Cape Coast CastleIn this topic you will describe the history of Cape Coast Castle.
  2. Elmina CastleIn this topic you will describe the history of Elmina Castle.
  3. Historical Places in AccraIn this topic you will describe the history of historical places in Accra.
  4. Other Historical Places in GhanaIn this topic you will describe other historical places such as Salaga, Assin Manso, Paga and Larabanga.