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United Nations History Quiz Bee

1. UNITED NATIONS QUIZ BEE

2. EASY When was the United Nations founded? a) 1919 b) 1945 c) 1960 d) 1985

3. ANSWER b) 1945

4. EASY 2. What was the main reason for the creation of the United Nations? a) To promote global trade b) To prevent future world wars c) To explore space d) To develop new technologies

5. ANSWER b) To prevent future world wars

6. EASY 3. How many member states are there in the United Nations? a) 100 b) 150 c) 193 d) 250

7. ANSWER c) 193

8. EASY 4. What is the highest governing body of the United Nations? a) The Security Council b) The General Assembly c) The International Court of Justice d) The Secretariat

9. ANSWER b) The General Assembly

10. EASY 5. Which country is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council? a) China b) France c) Germany d) Russia

11. ANSWER c) Germany

12. EASY 6. What is the main purpose of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights? a) To protect the rights of animals b) To promote international trade c) To ensure the rights and freedoms of all people d) To regulate the use of nuclear weapons

13. ANSWER c) To ensure the rights and freedoms of all people

14. EASY 7. Which UN agency focuses on improving the health of people around the world? a) UNESCO b) UNICEF c) WHO d) FAO

15. ANSWER c) WHO

16. EASY 8. What is the UN's peacekeeping force responsible for? a) Maintaining international peace and security b) Providing humanitarian aid c) Promoting economic development d) Conducting scientific research

17. ANSWER a) Maintaining international peace and security

18. EASY 9. Which of these is NOT a Millennium Development Goal? a) Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger b) Achieve universal primary education c) Promote gender equality d) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

19. ANSWER d) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

20. EASY 10. What is the UN's official language? a) English b) French c) Spanish d) The UN has no official language

21. ANSWER d) The UN has no official language

22. AVERAGE 1. Which of these events directly led to the formation of the United Nations? a) The Treaty of Versailles b) The Cold War c) The Second World War d) The Korean War

23. ANSWER c) The Second World War

24. AVERAGE 2. The UN Charter, which outlines the organiza - tion's purpose and structure, was signed in which city? a) London b) Geneva c) San Francisco d) New York City

25. ANSWER c) San Francisco

26. AVERAGE 3. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the United Nations? a) Promoting international peace and security b) Developing international law c) Providing humanitarian aid d) Regulating global trade

27. ANSWER d) Regulating global trade

28. AVERAGE 4. What is the main purpose of the UN Security Council? a) To oversee the UN budget b) To elect the Secretary-General c) To maintain international peace and security d) To promote human rights

29. ANSWER c) To maintain international peace and security

30. AVERAGE 5. The UN General Assembly is composed of representatives from: a) All member states b) Only permanent members of the Security Council c) Only developed countries d) Only countries with a large population

31. ANSWER a) All member states

32. AVERAGE 6. Which of these is a specialized agency of the United Nations? a) The World Bank b) The International Monetary Fund c) The World Health Organization d) All of the above

33. ANSWER d) All of the above

34. AVERAGE 7. The UN's Millennium Development Goals were replaced by a new set of goals in 2015. What are these new goals called? a) The Sustainable Development Goals b) The Global Development Goals c) The Millennium Plus Goals d) The 21st Century Development Goals

35. ANSWER a) The Sustainable Development Goals

36. AVERAGE 8. The UN's peacekeeping forces are primarily composed of: a) Military personnel from member states b) Civilian volunteers c) Police officers from member states d) A combination of military personnel, civilian volunteers, and police officers

37. ANSWER d) A combination of military personnel, civilian volunteers, and police officers

38. AVERAGE 9. What is the name of the UN's highest judicial body? a) The International Criminal Court b) The International Court of Justice c) The World Court d) The Supreme Court of the United Nations

39. ANSWER b) The International Court of Justice

40. AVERAGE 10. Which of these countries has never been a permanent member of the UN Security Council? a) France b) China c) Japan d) United Kingdom

41. ANSWER Japan

42. DIFFICULT Which of these events is considered a major success for the UN in maintaining interna - tional peace and security? a) The Korean War b) The Vietnam War c) The Rwandan Genocide d) The Cyprus Peacekeeping Operation

43. ANSWER d) The Cyprus Peacekeeping Operation

44. DIFFICULT 2. The UN's "Responsibility to Protect" (R2P) doctrine, which was adopted in 2005, is based on the idea that: a) All states have a responsibility to protect their citizens from human rights abuses. b) The UN has a responsibility to intervene militarily in any country experiencing human rights abuses. c) The UN Security Council has the sole authority to determine when military intervention is necessary. d) The UN should prioritize economic development over human rights protection.

45. ANSWER a) All states have a responsibility to protect their citizens from human rights abuses.

46. DIFFICULT 3. Which of the following is a major criticism of the UN Security Council? a) It is too slow and bureaucratic to respond effectively to crises. b) It is dominated by powerful countries that often act in their own self-interest. c) It lacks the authority to enforce its decisions. d) All of the above

47. ANSWER d) All of the above

48. DIFFICULT 4. The UN's "One Dollar, One Vote" system, which is used in the General Assembly, means that: a) Each member state has an equal vote, regardless of its size or economic power. b) Member states with larger populations have more votes. c) Member states with stronger economies have more votes. d) Member states with a higher level of human development have more votes.

49. ANSWER a) Each member state has an equal vote, regardless of its size or economic power.

50. DIFFICULT 5. Which of the following is NOT a key challenge facing the UN in the 21st century? a) The rise of nationalism and populism b) The increasing prevalence of conflict and violence c) The growing gap between rich and poor countries d) The decline of global trade and investment

51. ANSWER d) The decline of global trade and investment

52. Clincher Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?

53. Answer New York

54. Clincher The important official of the UN because it manages all the work of the UN

55. Answer Secretary General

56. Clincher What does the olive leaf on the flag of the United Nations symbolize?

57. Answer Peace