The UN & The EU Quiz

The creation of the United Nations (UN) was primarily due to:

• The need for a global organization to prevent future conflicts after World War II.

• The desire to establish a global economic system.

• The intention to create a single world government.

• The need to promote international tourism.

The process for becoming a UN member involves:

• Applying to the UN Secretary-General and receiving a recommendation from the Security Council

• Directly applying to the General Assembly

• Being nominated by an existing member state

• Submitting an application to the International Court of Justice

The United Nations was formed to maintain international peace and security. Why was the United Nations formed?

• To maintain international peace and security

• To promote economic growth

• To establish a global government

• To create international trade agreements

How many countries are members of the United Nations?

• 190

• 193

• 195

• 200

The goals of the United Nations include:

• Promoting peace and security

• Encouraging economic development

• Advancing human rights

• All of the above

What was the primary goal of the League of Nations?

• To promote international cooperation and achieve peace and security

• To establish a global economic system

• To colonize new territories

• To create a new world government

The United Nations replaced the ineffective League of Nations. When was the UN created and where was its headquarters located?

• 1945, New York

• 1919, Geneva

• 1945, Geneva

• 1919, New York

Which countries are permanent members of the Security Council?

• United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China

• United States, Germany, Japan, India, Brazil

• United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan

• United States, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece

The purposes of the Economic and Social Council are:

• to promote international economic and social cooperation and development

• to maintain international peace and security

• to provide humanitarian aid

• to oversee international legal matters

The role of the International Court of Justice is to:

• settle disputes between states according to international law

• enforce international trade agreements

• regulate global financial markets

• conduct international peacekeeping operations