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ST. MARY’S INT. SCHOOL

PRESENTS

AFRICA UNION DAY
2016

QUIZ MASTER
MR. LARBI AGYEI

SCORE MASTER
HONESTY K. ALORGBEY

TIME KEEPER
HENRY AGBENYEGAH

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CONTESTANTS
Green
Caroline Djanie JHS 2B
Odjidja Eunnice JHS 2B

Blue
Collins Otoo BS. 6B
Ahiagbe Richmond JHS 1B

Red
Thomas Adjei JHS 2B
Esunam Akpaloo BS. 6A

Yellow
Priscilla Owusu JHS 2A
Maame Brago JHS 1A

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ROUND ONE

INSTRUCTIONS: This round is made up 5 major questions. Each major question is only valid
within a stipulated time of ten (10) seconds. All major questions carry 3 points. The quiz master
has every right to allow a major question as bonus when the section responsible for such major
question fails to answer within the stipulated time. A bonus question will be allowed for only five
(5) seconds. All bonus questions carry 1 point

1. When the African union was formally formed?
Answer: 19th July, 2002

2. The Abbreviation OAU stands for what?
Answer: The organization of African Unity

3. Which African country on 12th November, 1984, ceased to be a member of the OAU?
Answer: Morocco

4. Who was the first chairman of the OAU when it was disbanded and replaced by the

AU?
Answer: President, Thabo Mbeki of South Africa

NB: No bonus should be allowed from Q5-Q12. An answer given by a section
cannot be repeated in any form by another section.

5. Mention one country that formed the Casablanca group.
6. Mention one country that formed the Casablanca group.
7. Mention one country that formed the Casablanca group.
8. Mention one country that formed the Casablanca group.

Answers:
*Ghana
*Guinea
*Mali
*Libya
*United Arab Republic and Morocco

9. Mention one reason why Africans including you should celebrate AU day
10.Mention one reason why Africans including you should celebrate AU day
11.Mention one reason why Africans including you should celebrate AU day
12.Mention one reason why Africans including you should celebrate AU day

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 To promote the unity and solidarity of the African states
 To coordinate and intensify co-operation and efforts to achieve a better life for

the peoples of Africa;
 To defend sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence;
 To eradicate all forms of colonialism from Africa.

13. In which year was the OAU disbanded and replaced by the AU?
Answer: 2002

14. What is the name of the current AU chairperson?
Answer: Iddris Debby

15.What is the nationality of the current AU chairperson?
Answer: Chad

16. Where is the headquarters of the union?
Answer: Addis-Ababa in the Federal Republic of Ethiopia

17. For how long is chairmanship of the union held?
Answer: one year

18. How many African leaders at a historic OAU summit ratified the constitute act of the
African Union?
Answer: 53

19. The African Union is a new name to replace the……………..
Answer: The organization of African Unity

20.Which country is the newest member of AU?
Answer: South Sudan

END OF ROUND ONE

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ROUND TWO

INSTRUCTIONS: This round is made up 5 major questions. Each major question is only valid
within a stipulated time of ten (10) seconds. All major questions carry 3 points. The quiz master
has every right to allow a major question as bonus when the section responsible for such major
question fails to answer within the stipulated time. A bonus question will be allowed for only five
(5) seconds. All bonus questions carry 1 point

21.The AU emblem comprises of how many elements?
Answer: 4 emblems

22.The palm leaves shooting up on either side of the outer circle stand for what?
Answer: Peace.

23.The small interlocking red rings at the base of the emblem stand for two things.
Mention one of them.
Answers: African solidarity and
The blood shed for the liberation of Africa.

24.The gold circle in the emblem symbolizes what?
Answer: Africa's wealth and bright future

NB: No bonus should be allowed from Q25-Q28. An answer given by a section
cannot be repeated in any form by another section.

25.Under article 11 of the Protocol to the AU Constitutive Act, mention one official
language of the AU and all its institutions

26. Do
27. Do
28. Do

Answers
Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Kiswahili and any other African language.

State whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE

29.The current African Union flag was adopted in June 2010.
Answer: True

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30. The green background in the emblem symbolizes the rich forest of Africa.
Answer: False (it symbolizes the hope of Africa)

31. The stars represent Member States.
Answer: True

32. Jakay Kitiweke took over the chairmanship position from Ghanaian former president
J.A Kuffour in the year 2008.
Answer: True

33.On 9th July, 2012, South Sudan became the 54th African Union (AU) member
Answer: False (South Sudan joined the union on 9th July 2011).

34.The AU is currently made up of 53 members.
Answer: False (The answer is 54)

35.Mmuamar Gaddafi was the chairperson of AU for the year 2009.
Answer: True

36. A significant number of OAU structures were carried forward into the AU.
Answer: True

37. Give one benefit which Ghana may get from co-operation especially with AU.
Answer: *Wider market * scholarship

38.Who was the first Secretary General of the African Union?
Answer: Diallo Telli

39.Who succeeded Salim Ahmed Salim as the 8th Secretary General?
Answer: Amara Essey

40.Who was the chairperson of the AU for the year 2004
Answer: Olusegum Obasanjo (Nigeria)

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END OF ROUND TWO

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ROUND THREE

CURRENT AFFAIRS

INSTRUCTIONS: This round is made up 5 major questions. Each major question is only valid
within a stipulated time of ten (10) seconds. All major questions carry 3 points. The quiz master
has every right to allow a major question as bonus when the section responsible for such major
question fails to answer within the stipulated time. A bonus question will be allowed for only five
(5) seconds. All bonus questions carry 1 point

41.How many classrooms are in St. Mary’s International School?
Ans. 23

42.Who is the Greater Accra Regional Minister?
Ans. Nii Laryea Afotey Agbo

43.What is the full name of the Vice President of Ghana?
Ans. Paa Kwesi Amisah Arthur

44.When was St. Mary’s International School established?
Ans. Sept., 1977

45.Who is the founder of the school?
Ans. Dr Gerald K. Afenyo

46.When did the founder die?
Ans. 1985

47.What is the official name of the teacher commonly referred to as Mr. Kudjo?
Ans. Mr. Anthony Kudjo Afenyo

48.When exactly did school reopen this term?
Ans. 3rd May, 2016

49.When exactly is this year’s BECE scheduled to be written across the country?
Ans. 13th – 17th June, 2016

50. When did Ghana become a republic? // TURN OVER

Ans. 1st July 1960

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51. Which country lies south of Ghana?
Ans. No country/the Atlantic Ocean

52.What is the official language of Ghana?
Ans. English

53.How many members make up Ghana’s parliament?
Ans. 275

54.What is the full name of the sitting MP of Ashaiman?
Ans. Alfred Agbesi
Who are the heads of the following departments in the school?

55. Pre- school Department?
Ans. Madam Mercy Ali

56. Primary Department?
Ans. Mr. Anthony Kudjo Afenyo

57. JHS Department?
Ans. Mr. Francis Ozuh

58. When would this year’s general elections be held?
Ans. November 7

59.Who is the Speaker of Ghana’s parliament?
Ans. Rt. Hon. Edward Doe Adjaho

60.What is the official title of the president?
Ans. His Excellency.

END OF COMPETITION

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