United Nations Security Council Quiz

What geographical feature separates the Arabian Peninsula from Africa?

• Arabian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

When did the Red Sea crisis begin?

• December 25, 2023

• October 19, 2023

• March 14, 2024

Which chapters of the United Nations Charter authorize the United Nations Security Council to sanction military action and impose sanctions?

• Chapter VII of the UN Charter

• Chapter VI of the UN Charter

• Chapter VIII of the UN Charter

What international waterway does the Red Sea connect to at its southern tip?

• Bab el-Mandeb strait

• Suez Canal

• Strait of Hormuz

Which United Nations Security Council resolution authorized the 2003 invasion of Iraq?

• Resolution 1441

• Resolution 687

How many non-permanent members serve on the United Nations Security Council at any given time?

• 7 non-permanent members.

• 15 non-permanent members.

• 10 non-permanent members.

In what year was the United Nations Security Council first established?

• 1945

• 1950

How many members serve on the United Nations Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee?

• 15

• 20

Which international organization has a peacekeeping mission stationed near the Red Sea?

• African Union (AU)

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• European Union (EU)

How often are non-permanent members elected to the United Nations Security Council?

• Elected for four-year terms.

• Appointed by the Secretary-General.

• Elected for two-year terms.