POMPIDOU IN ADDIS ABABA

The transcript describes a visit by Monsieur Pompidou, President of the French Republic, to Addis Ababa, where he meets with Haile Selassie, the Emperor of Ethiopia. The visit highlights the friendly relations and cultural exchange between France and Ethiopia, emphasizing the importance of the French language. The leaders observe the rapid changes in Addis Ababa, reflecting on progress. The transcript concludes with a mention of airgirls competing for the Miss World title before the launch of British Airways.

Who was the French President that visited Addis Ababa?

• Jacques Chirac

• Georges Pompidou

• Charles de Gaulle

• François Mitterrand

What was one of the key topics discussed during the visit between France and Ethiopia?

• Military alliances

• Environmental policies

• Economic sanctions

• Cultural exchange and language cooperation

What did the French President hope to achieve through increased use of the French language in Ethiopia?

• Enhanced cultural cooperation

• Closer economic integration

• Stronger military ties

• Improved tourism

What was the significance of the view from the Imperial Palace?

• It showed the vastness of the Ethiopian Empire

• It displayed the natural beauty of Ethiopia

• It highlighted the rapid modernization of Addis Ababa

• It was a strategic military vantage point

What event was mentioned at the end of the transcript?

• A cultural festival

• A diplomatic summit

• An economic conference

• A beauty pageant competition