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Quiz about United Nations
Quiz about United Nations

United Nations Trivia Quiz


Some questions on the institutions and the running of the United Nations.

A multiple-choice quiz by fmcculloch. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
fmcculloch
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
65,819
Updated
Aug 05 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
4371
Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (8/10), Eleanor18 (4/10), Guest 24 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. When was the United Nations set up? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. How many countries were represented at the first session of the United Nations General Assembly? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which institution of the UN is like a parliament of nations which meets to consider the world's most pressing problems? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which institution carries out the day-to-day running of the UN? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Security Council has 15 members, 5 of which are permanent members. Which of the following is not a permanent member? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What do the initials UNESCO stand for? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the United Nations specialised agency which is committed to protecting children's rights and improving the health and education of young people? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In countries where there has been a war, the UN can send in soldiers to help prevent any more violence. What do we call these soldiers? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who became the Secretary General of the UN on January 1st 1997? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of the document which sets out the main aims of the UN and the rights and obligations of each member state? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was the United Nations set up?

Answer: 24th October 1945

One of the main reasons for creating the United Nations was that world leaders felt working together was the only way to prevent the tragedy of World War Two from being repeated.
2. How many countries were represented at the first session of the United Nations General Assembly?

Answer: 51

The UN General Assembly's first session took place at the Methodist Central Hall in London, and opened on 10 January 1946.
3. Which institution of the UN is like a parliament of nations which meets to consider the world's most pressing problems?

Answer: The General Assembly

The Security Council deals with keeping peace throughout the world, trying to settle disputes peacefully, or using military measures if necessary. The Secretariat carries out the day-to-day running of the UN. The Economic and Social Council coordinates the work of the specialised agencies, like UNICEF.
4. Which institution carries out the day-to-day running of the UN?

Answer: The Secretariat

The Trusteeship Council supervises countries that have recently become independent. The International Court of Justice is known as the world court. It has the responsibility of settling disputes between countries.
5. The Security Council has 15 members, 5 of which are permanent members. Which of the following is not a permanent member?

Answer: Germany

The Russian Federation and the USA are the other two permanent members. The 10 members that are not permanent are elected every two years.
6. What do the initials UNESCO stand for?

Answer: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation

Its main aim is to improve education throughout the world by building schools, training teachers, supplying equipment and so on.
7. What is the name of the United Nations specialised agency which is committed to protecting children's rights and improving the health and education of young people?

Answer: UNICEF

It also protects children from war and exploitation and provides help in times of crisis.
8. In countries where there has been a war, the UN can send in soldiers to help prevent any more violence. What do we call these soldiers?

Answer: Peacekeeping Troops

Peacekeeping troops are made up of soldiers from countries that are members of the UN.
9. Who became the Secretary General of the UN on January 1st 1997?

Answer: Kofi Annan

The Secretary General is the head of the Secretatiat. He co-ordinates the work of the UN. Kofi Annan started his second term as Secretary General January 1st 2002.
10. What is the name of the document which sets out the main aims of the UN and the rights and obligations of each member state?

Answer: The United Nations Charter

Each country has to sign the Charter when they become a member of the UN. The main aims of the UN are: to keep peace throughout the world, to develop friendly relations between nations, to work together to help get rid of poverty, disease and illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other's rights and freedoms.
Source: Author fmcculloch

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