United Nations History Quiz

When was the United Nations formed?

• The United Nations was formed on October 24, 1945.

• The United Nations was formed on July 4, 1776.

• The United Nations was formed on September 11, 2001.

• The United Nations was formed on June 6, 1944.

Which document established the United Nations?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Magna Carta

• United Nations Charter

• The Geneva Convention

Which is one of the official language of the United Nations?

• Japanese

• German

• Arabic

• Italian

Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?

• Nelson Mandela

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Trygve Lie

• Winston Churchill

Which country is the host of the United Nations headquarters?

• China

• Russia

• India

• United States of America

Who was the first woman to serve as the President of the United Nations General Assembly?

• Michelle Obama

• Hillary Clinton

• Oprah Winfrey

• Angie Elisabeth Brooks

Who was the first African Secretary-General of the United Nations?

• Kofi Annan

• Nelson Mandela

• Desmond Tutu

• Idi Amin

Which country was not a founding member of the United Nations?

• Switzerland

• Germany

• Japan

• Italy

What is the main purpose of the United Nations?

• To exploit natural resources in developing countries

• To maintain international peace and security and develop friendly relations among nations

• To promote war and conflict among nations

• To create barriers and restrictions for international trade

Who was the longest-serving Secretary-General of the United Nations?

• Dag Hammarskjöld

• António Guterres

• Ban Ki-moon

• Kofi Annan