UN History Quiz

When was the United Nations officially formed?

• 1943

• 1945

• 1947

• 1950

Which document serves as the foundational treaty of the United Nations?

• The Geneva Convention

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The UN Charter

• The Atlantic Charter

How many permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 10

Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• China

How often does the UN General Assembly meet for its regular sessions?

• Monthly

• Biannually

• Annually

• Every two years

Which of the following is NOT one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

• No Poverty

• Quality Education

• Space Exploration

• Climate Action

In which year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly?

• 1945

• 1948

• 1950

• 1952

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

• Trygve Lie

• Dag Hammarskjöld

• U Thant

• Kurt Waldheim

Which organ of the United Nations is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?

• The International Court of Justice

• The UN General Assembly

• The UN Security Council

• The UN Secretariat

Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person"?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4