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Quiz about The United Nations
Quiz about The United Nations

10 Question World Quiz: The United Nations | Organizations


The UN was established after the end of Second World War in 1945. The intergovernmental organization is to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations and to achieve international cooperation for a better world.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author thepeople

A multiple-choice quiz by sw11. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
sw11
Time
2 mins
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Multiple Choice
Quiz #
9,153
Updated
Feb 07 24
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10
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Question 1 of 10
1. On June 26, 1945, the UN charter was signed at which location? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these European countries was NOT a founding member of the UN? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The UN consists of how many original principal organs which was established under the UN charter in 1945? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Security Council consists of how many permanent members? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is established at which location? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The role of the UN Secretariat is to set the agenda for the deliberative and decision-making bodies of the UN. A diplomat from what country was officially appointed as the first UN Secretary General (UNSG) in 1946? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. There are six official languages in the UN. Which of the following is one of them? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1950, the Security Council authorized the use of force under Chapter VII to defend which region? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1960, seventeen nations joined the UN from which region? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Republic of China (ROC) was one of the original founding nations of the UN. In which year was the ROC formally voted out of the UN? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On June 26, 1945, the UN charter was signed at which location?

Answer: San Francisco

The UN charter was signed on this day in San Francisco, at the conclusion of the UN Conference on International Organization, and came into force on 24 October 1945.
2. Which of these European countries was NOT a founding member of the UN?

Answer: Switzerland

Switzerland was not one of the 51 founding members when the UN was founded. Switzerland was a neutral country during WWII. On September 10, 2002, Switzerland joined the UN after nearly 55 per cent of Swiss citizens voted in favor.
3. The UN consists of how many original principal organs which was established under the UN charter in 1945?

Answer: Six

The six principal organs of the UN are the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice and UN Secretariat. One of these, the Trusteeship Council, was formally suspended in 1994 when its purpose was regarded as fulfilled.

It had been established to oversee the administration of certain dependent territories, but when the last of these territories became independent, the Council no longer had a role. It cannot be dissolved without amending the UN Charter, however, so is simply regarded as inactive.
4. The Security Council consists of how many permanent members?

Answer: Five

The five permanent members of the Security Council are the United States, China, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom. They are collectively known as the P5, and any one of them can veto a resolution. Ten additional members are elected into the Security Council to serve two-year, non-consecutive terms, but are not afforded veto power.
5. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is established at which location?

Answer: The Hague, Netherlands

The ICJ aka the World Court serves as the main judicial organ of the UN. The ICJ was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the UN and began work in April 1946. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands). The function of the ICJ is to settle disputes between states.
6. The role of the UN Secretariat is to set the agenda for the deliberative and decision-making bodies of the UN. A diplomat from what country was officially appointed as the first UN Secretary General (UNSG) in 1946?

Answer: Norway

Gladwyn Jebb (1900-1966), a British civil servant and diplomat, served as the acting UNSG between 1945 and 1946.

Norwegian politician Trygve Lie (1896-1968) was the first to be officially appointed at the UNSG. He served from 1946 to 1952.
7. There are six official languages in the UN. Which of the following is one of them?

Answer: Arabic

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the six official languages of the UN.
8. In 1950, the Security Council authorized the use of force under Chapter VII to defend which region?

Answer: Korea

On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded South Korea. The attack was condemned by the UN and a resolution was passed by the Security Council (UNSCR) 82, calling for the cessation of hostilities and withdrawal of North Korean forces.

The Korean War was fought from 1950 to 1953. On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, ceasing hostilities and bringing an end to the Korean War.
9. In 1960, seventeen nations joined the UN from which region?

Answer: Africa

1960 was named the Year of Africa. Seventeen African nations gained independence in that year and were officially admitted into the UN. These were: Cameroon, Togo, Madagascar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Benin, Niger, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Chad, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Senegal, Mali, Nigeria, and Mauritania.
10. The Republic of China (ROC) was one of the original founding nations of the UN. In which year was the ROC formally voted out of the UN?

Answer: 1971

On October 25, 1971, the UN General Assembly passed Resolution 2758 to recognize the People's Republic of China (PRC) as the only legitimate representative of China at the UN and removing "the representatives of Chiang Kai-shek", i.e. the ROC.
Source: Author sw11

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