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1. When was the United Nations set up?

• 24th October 1945

• 24th April 1950

• 24th April 1945

• 24th October 1950

Which institution carries out the day-to-day running of the UN?

• The Trusteeship Council

• The General Assembly

• The International Court of Human Justice

• The Secretariat

How many countries were represented at the first session of the United Nations General Assembly?

• 51

• 12

• 100

• 55

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

• The Security Council

• The Security Council

• The Economic and Social Council

• The Secretariat

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

• France

• China

• Germany

• the UK

What do the Initials UNESCO stand for?

• United Nations Economic Social Cultural Organisation

• United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation

• United Nations Environmental School

• United Nations Environmental Scientific Company

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?

• UNMIK

• UNICEF

• FAO

• UNESCO

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?

• Peacemaking Troops

• Peacekeeping Troops

• Peace Building Troops

• Peaceful Troops

Who became the Secretary General of the UN on January 1st 1997?

• Tony Blair

• Kofi Annan

• George Robertson

• Bill Clinton

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?

• The United Nations Treaty

• The United Nations Agreement

• The United Nations Rulebook

• The United Nations Charter