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The African Union: Fostering Economic Integration in Africa

Description: The African Union (AU) plays a crucial role in fostering economic integration and cooperation among African countries. This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the AU's initiatives and achievements in promoting economic integration in Africa.
Number of Questions: 15
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When was the African Union (AU) established?

  1. 1963

  2. 1991

  3. 2002

  4. 2010


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The African Union was established on May 25, 1963, with the signing of the Charter of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

What is the primary objective of the African Union?

  1. To promote economic integration and cooperation among African countries

  2. To resolve conflicts and promote peace and security in Africa

  3. To promote democracy and human rights in Africa

  4. To promote sustainable development and environmental protection in Africa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the African Union is to promote economic integration and cooperation among African countries, with the ultimate goal of achieving a unified and prosperous Africa.

Which treaty established the African Economic Community (AEC)?

  1. The Treaty of Abuja

  2. The Treaty of Lagos

  3. The Treaty of Yaoundé

  4. The Treaty of Rome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The African Economic Community (AEC) was established by the Treaty of Abuja, which was signed in 1991 in Abuja, Nigeria.

What is the goal of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)?

  1. To create a single market for goods and services in Africa

  2. To promote industrialization and economic diversification in Africa

  3. To increase intra-African trade and reduce reliance on imports

  4. To attract foreign investment and boost economic growth in Africa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is to create a single market for goods and services in Africa, thereby promoting economic integration and boosting intra-African trade.

Which African country is the headquarters of the African Union?

  1. Ethiopia

  2. South Africa

  3. Nigeria

  4. Egypt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The headquarters of the African Union is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

What is the name of the African Union's common currency?

  1. The African Rand

  2. The African Dollar

  3. The African Euro

  4. The African Franc


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The African Union does not have a common currency.

Which African country is the largest economy in terms of GDP?

  1. Nigeria

  2. South Africa

  3. Egypt

  4. Algeria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa in terms of GDP.

What is the name of the African Union's development agency?

  1. The African Development Bank (AfDB)

  2. The African Union Commission (AUC)

  3. The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)

  4. The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is the African Union's development agency.

Which African country is the largest producer of oil?

  1. Nigeria

  2. Angola

  3. Algeria

  4. Libya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nigeria is the largest producer of oil in Africa.

What is the name of the African Union's peace and security council?

  1. The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC)

  2. The African Union Commission (AUC)

  3. The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)

  4. The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) is the African Union's peace and security council.

Which African country is the largest producer of gold?

  1. South Africa

  2. Ghana

  3. Mali

  4. Tanzania


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

South Africa is the largest producer of gold in Africa.

What is the name of the African Union's human rights commission?

  1. The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR)

  2. The African Union Commission (AUC)

  3. The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)

  4. The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) is the African Union's human rights commission.

Which African country is the largest producer of cocoa?

  1. Côte d'Ivoire

  2. Ghana

  3. Nigeria

  4. Cameroon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Côte d'Ivoire is the largest producer of cocoa in Africa.

What is the name of the African Union's environmental protection agency?

  1. The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN)

  2. The African Union Commission (AUC)

  3. The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)

  4. The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) is the African Union's environmental protection agency.

Which African country is the largest producer of coffee?

  1. Ethiopia

  2. Uganda

  3. Kenya

  4. Tanzania


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ethiopia is the largest producer of coffee in Africa.

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