The Organization of African Unity

The Organization of African Unity - Quiz

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

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

2. Where was the OAU first established?

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

3. What was the primary goal of the OAU?

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

4. The OAU summits were typically held how often?

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

5. Which year did the OAU officially dissolve?

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

6. Which body replaced the OAU in 2001?

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

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

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

8. Which document outlines the formation of the OAU?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. Which country left the OAU in 1984?

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

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

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

19. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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