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Quiz about United Nations Organization Flags
Quiz about United Nations Organization Flags

United Nations Organization Flags Quiz


The United Nations has many organisations, most of which has its own flag. Identify the organisation by the description of its flag.

A multiple-choice quiz by jglane. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jglane
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
323,245
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
882
Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 103 (10/10), Guest 172 (7/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. A flag containing a map of the world extending from the North Pole to 60 degrees South Latitude, with five concentric white rings and surrounded by olive branches on a blue background - this is the flag of which association? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which UN organization has a flag that contains a variation of the Athens' Parthenon above and below the initials of the organization upon a blue background? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which organization's flag contains an adult holding aloft a baby in front of a world of latitudinal and longitudinal rings, flanked by olive branches on a blue background? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which organization's flag contains a white circle, representing the world, surrounded by five messengers corresponding to the continents (Americas, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Europe), on a blue background? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A white serpent wound around a wooden staff (the symbol of the ancient Greek god Asclepius), in front of a map of the world, as seen from the North Pole, extending to 40 degrees South Latitude, and flanked by two olive branches, on a blue background is a description of the flag of which UN organization? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which organization's flag is being described - A Rutherford model image flanked by two olive branches on a blue background? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A pair of linked anchors behind the world as seen from the North Pole to 40 degrees South Latitude, with four white concentric rings, and flanked by two olive branches on a blue background. This is the flag of which organization? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which flag contains an interrupted gear wheel surrounding the initials of the organization, flanked by two olive branches on a blue background? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. A flag containing the world as seen from the North Pole to 40 degrees South Latitude, with four white concentric rings, and flanked by two olive branches on a blue background, adapted to contain a compass rose above, with the initials of the organization. However, the initials of which organization does this flag contain? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. A blue hand clutching at corn, flanked by olive branches on a white background is the flag of which United Nations organization? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A flag containing a map of the world extending from the North Pole to 60 degrees South Latitude, with five concentric white rings and surrounded by olive branches on a blue background - this is the flag of which association?

Answer: The United Nations

The United Nations flag was adopted on the 7th December 1946, following the US Secretary of State's - Edward Stettinus, Jr. - suggestion that the symbol used for the 1945 United Nations Conference on International Organization in San Francisco, could become the permanent symbol of the United Nations. The original design of the flag is that of Donal McLaughlin.
2. Which UN organization has a flag that contains a variation of the Athens' Parthenon above and below the initials of the organization upon a blue background?

Answer: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

UNESCO was established on the 16th November 1945 as the successor to League of Nations' International Commission on Intellectual Cooperation. UNESCO now has 193 member states and 7 associate member states, with its headquarters in the French capital, Paris. Possibly the best known UNESCO activity is it World Heritage Sites register, which registers those sites around the world that are of great natural or cultural importance.
3. Which organization's flag contains an adult holding aloft a baby in front of a world of latitudinal and longitudinal rings, flanked by olive branches on a blue background?

Answer: UNICEF (United Nations Children Fund)

UNICEF (or the United Nations Children Fund) was established on the 11th December 1946, initially providing health care and food rations to those countries that had been ravaged by the Second World War. Today, UNICEF provides long-term humanitarian and developmental aid to mothers and children in developing countries.

The acronym UNICEF stems from the original name of the organization - United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.
4. Which organization's flag contains a white circle, representing the world, surrounded by five messengers corresponding to the continents (Americas, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Europe), on a blue background?

Answer: UPU (Universal Postal Union)

The Universal Postal Union was established as the General Postal Union on the 9th October 1874 following the signing of the Treaty of Berne. The UPU now works to ensure a flat rate to mail a letter anywhere in the world; that all postal authorities should give equal treatment to foreign and domestic mail; and that all monies collected for international mail should be retained by the country of origin.
5. A white serpent wound around a wooden staff (the symbol of the ancient Greek god Asclepius), in front of a map of the world, as seen from the North Pole, extending to 40 degrees South Latitude, and flanked by two olive branches, on a blue background is a description of the flag of which UN organization?

Answer: WHO (World Health Organization)

The ancient Greek god Asclepius was the god of medicine and healing, and his symbol is still used as a symbol of medicine today (it is often seen on pharmacy signs). The WHO was established on the 7th April 1948, with its headquarters in Geneva. The organization works to provide healthcare on a global scale, with major projects in immunization, medical education and the provision of essential drugs to developing countries.
6. Which organization's flag is being described - A Rutherford model image flanked by two olive branches on a blue background?

Answer: IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)

The IAEA was established on the 29th July 1957 in the Austrian capital of Vienna, promoting the peaceful use of nuclear/atomic energy, whilst inhibiting its military use. Although the headquarters of the IAEA are located in Vienna, the agency has two safeguard offices in Toronto, Canada and Tokyo, Japan.
7. A pair of linked anchors behind the world as seen from the North Pole to 40 degrees South Latitude, with four white concentric rings, and flanked by two olive branches on a blue background. This is the flag of which organization?

Answer: International Maritime Organization

The International Maritime Organization was established in Geneva in 1948 as the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization. The IMCO was later changed in 1982 to the IMO, establishing its headquarters in London. The main role of the IMO is to provide, develop and maintain international shipping frameworks.
8. Which flag contains an interrupted gear wheel surrounding the initials of the organization, flanked by two olive branches on a blue background?

Answer: ILO (International Labour Organization)

The ILO was established in 1919 following the First World War, and fifty years later (in 1969), the organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. From its headquarters in Geneva, the ILO deals with global labour issues, such as child labour, forced labour and rights at work.
9. A flag containing the world as seen from the North Pole to 40 degrees South Latitude, with four white concentric rings, and flanked by two olive branches on a blue background, adapted to contain a compass rose above, with the initials of the organization. However, the initials of which organization does this flag contain?

Answer: WMO (World Meterological Organization)

The WMO was established in 1950, as the successor to the International Meteorological Organization that was established in 1873. Similarly to many UN organizations, the headquarters of the WMO is located in the Swiss city of Geneva, from where it deals with meteorology, hydrology and geophysical sciences. Since 1977, the WMO has also been warning the world about the possible effects of climate change.
10. A blue hand clutching at corn, flanked by olive branches on a white background is the flag of which United Nations organization?

Answer: WFP (World Food Programme)

The WFP is the largest international food-giving organization providing food to around 90 million people every year, the vast majority of which are children. From its Rome headquarters, the WFP moves to eradicate malnutrition and hunger, with the final goal of removing the necessity of food aid, with every country being able to sustain itself in terms of food.
Source: Author jglane

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