The Organization of African Unity

The Organization of African Unity - Quiz

1. When was the Organization of African Unity (OAU) founded?

A) 1963
B) 1970
C) 1985
D) 1958

2. Where was the OAU first established?

A) Cairo, Egypt
B) Lagos, Nigeria
C) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
D) Nairobi, Kenya

3. What was the primary goal of the OAU?

A) To promote unity and cooperation among African states
B) To promote tourism in Africa
C) To establish a common currency for Africa
D) To create a military alliance

4. The OAU summits were typically held how often?

A) Every two years
B) Biannually
C) Annually
D) Quarterly

5. Which year did the OAU officially dissolve?

A) 2002
B) 1998
C) 2000
D) 2004

6. Which body replaced the OAU in 2001?

A) African Development Bank (ADB)
B) Southern African Development Community (SADC)
C) African Union (AU)
D) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

7. Which of the following was NOT a founding member of the OAU?

A) Liberia
B) Tanzania
C) Uganda
D) South Sudan

8. Which document outlines the formation of the OAU?

A) African Development Charter
B) Pan-African Manifesto
C) Treaty of Addis Ababa
D) OAU Charter

9. Which country was the first to sign the OAU Charter?

A) Egypt
B) Ghana
C) Nigeria
D) Ethiopia

10. Which bloc believed unity should be achieved gradually through economic cooperation?

A) The Addis Ababa group.
B) The Casablanca bloc.
C) The Lagos coalition.
D) The Monrovian bloc.

11. What did critics call the OAU due to its perceived protection of political leaders?

A) 'Dictators' Club' or 'Dictators' Trade Union'.
B) 'Freedom Fighters' Alliance'.
C) 'Human Rights Organization'.
D) 'Economic Development Group'.

12. What was the name of the agency responsible for news dissemination under the OAU?

A) Pan-African Telecommunications Union
B) Pan-African News Agency
C) Organisation of African Trade Union Unity
D) Union of African Railways

13. What was one aim of the OAU regarding human rights?

A) Limit the movement of people between African states.
B) Ensure that all Africans enjoyed human rights.
C) Establish a single legal system for all African countries.
D) Promote religious freedom exclusively.

14. What was a major limitation of the OAU in enforcing its decisions?

A) The absence of an armed force like United Nations peacekeepers
B) Lack of member states
C) Over-involvement in internal affairs
D) Excessive financial resources

15. Which country left the OAU in 1984?

A) Morocco.
B) Angola.
C) Zimbabwe.
D) South Africa.

16. Who led the pro-Socialist faction in the OAU?

A) Félix Houphouët-Boigny of Ivory Coast.
B) Kofi Annan.
C) Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah.
D) Nelson Mandela.

17. Which bloc wanted a federation of all African countries?

A) The Casablanca bloc.
B) The Lagos coalition.
C) The Monrovian bloc.
D) The Addis Ababa group.

18. What declaration called for a new body to replace the OAU?

A) The Addis Ababa Accord
B) The Cairo Agreement
C) The Sirte Declaration
D) The Lagos Treaty

19. Where were some of the initial discussions about African unity held?

A) Cairo, Egypt.
B) Khartoum, Sudan.
C) Lagos, Nigeria.
D) Sanniquellie, Liberia.

20. How many signatory governments were there at the establishment of the OAU?

A) 33
B) 30
C) 32
D) 35

21. What was a challenge for African countries after gaining independence?

A) Immediate prosperity without any external assistance.
B) Complete financial independence from all foreign nations.
C) Continued reliance on former colonizers for economic aid.
D) Total political isolation from global affairs.

22. Who invited the Casablanca and Monrovian blocs to resolve their dispute?

A) Nnamdi Azikiwe of Nigeria.
B) Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana.
C) Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie I.
D) Senghor of Senegal.

23. What was a common criticism of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU)?

A) It focused solely on economic development, ignoring political matters.
B) It was considered a bureaucratic 'talking shop' with little power.
C) It had too much military force and often intervened in conflicts.
D) It successfully enforced all its decisions without any issues.

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