The United Nations

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1. On what date was the United Nations established? October 24, 1945 November 28, 1945 June 12, 1945 August 18, 1945

2. This was the second multi-nation organization established in the 20th century. What is the name of the first? Answer: (Three Words)

3. Who was the first secretary-general of the United Nations? Dag Hammarskjold of Sweden Kurt Waldheim of Austria U Thant of Burma Trygvie Lie of Norway

4. The security council consists of 15 seats, of which five are permanent. Which of these countries does not have a permanent seat? China India France United Kingdom

5. The United Nations has its headquarters in New York City. It also has three offices in other cities in the world. Can you name one? Answer: (One Word)

6. Which of these countries was not an original member in 1945? Argentina Greece Poland Italy

7. Which of these countries was an original member in 1945? Finland Spain Sweden Iraq

8. How many original member nations signed the charter of the United Nations back in 1945? 28 51 39 58

9. The United Nations issues its own postage stamps. True or False? True False

10. Child actress Shirley Temple was once a United States representative to the United Nations. True or False? True False