United Nations recap questions

When did the United Nations officially form?

• 24th of October 1945

• 23rd of October 1945

• 24th of October 1944

• 20th of October 1943

How many countries committed to the United Nations in 1945?

Answer explanation

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organisation that promotes international cooperation with the aims of preventing conflicts, maintaining peace, providing aid, and promoting human rights.

• True

• False

The UN was formed on 24th October, 1945 after the end of WWII to replace which failed organisation?

What does UDHR stand for?

Answer explanation

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Australia was a founding member of the UN and was instrumental in drafting the UDHR.

• True

• False

How many member states (countries) are current UN members?

How many main Bodies/sections are there in the UN?

• 8

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which Country was not a part of the United Nations in 1945?

• Australia

• Japan

• China

• Mexico

Answer explanation

Japan was not part of the United Nations in 1945. They are a current member of the UN having being admitted as a member in 1956.

Which of the following in NOT a body of the UN?

• General Assembly

• The Security Council

• The UN Military Council

• International Court of Justice

• Economic and Social Council

Answer explanation

1. General Assembly

2. Security Council

3. Economic and Social Council

4. Trusteeship Council

5. International Court of Justice

6. Secretariat