The Organization of African Unity

The Organization of African Unity - Quiz

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

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

2. Where was the OAU first established?

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

3. What was the primary goal of the OAU?

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

4. The OAU summits were typically held how often?

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

5. Which year did the OAU officially dissolve?

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

6. Which body replaced the OAU in 2001?

A) Southern African Development Community (SADC)
B) African Development Bank (ADB)
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) Uganda
B) Tanzania
C) South Sudan
D) Liberia

8. Which document outlines the formation of the OAU?

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

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

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

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

A) The Lagos coalition.
B) The Addis Ababa group.
C) The Casablanca bloc.
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) 'Economic Development Group'.
C) 'Human Rights Organization'.
D) 'Freedom Fighters' Alliance'.

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

A) Organisation of African Trade Union Unity
B) Pan-African News Agency
C) Pan-African Telecommunications Union
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) Lack of member states
B) Over-involvement in internal affairs
C) Excessive financial resources
D) The absence of an armed force like United Nations peacekeepers

15. Which country left the OAU in 1984?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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