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United Nations Quiz Bee 2020

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which institution of the UN is like a parliament of nations which meets to consider the world's most pressing problems?

a)

The Economic and Social Council

b)

The Security Council

c)

The General Assembly

d)

The Secretariat

2.

What do the Initials UNESCO stand for?

a)

United Nations Economic Social Cultural Organization

b)

United Nations Educational Scientific And Cultural Organization

c)

United Nations Environmental School

d)

United Nations Environmental Scientific Company

3.

In countries where there has been a war, the UN can send in soldiers to help prevent any more violence. What do we call these soldiers?

a)

Peacemaking Troops

b)

Peacekeeping Troops

c)

Peace Building Troops

d)

Peaceful Troops

4.

What is the name of the document which sets out the main aims of the UN and the rights and obligations of each member state?

a)

The United Nations Treaty

b)

The United Nations Agreement

c)

The United Nations Rulebook

d)

The United Nations Charter

5.

Which of the following is not one of the main 'organs' of the United Nations?

a)

The General Assembly

b)

The International Court of Justice

c)

Humanitarian Affairs Council

d)

The Secretariat

6.

When was the United Nations set up?

(a)  

7.

Which institution carries out the day-to-day running of the UN?

(a)  

8.

The Security Council has 15 members, 5 of which are permanent members. Which of the following is not a permanent member?

(a)  

9.

What is the name of the United Nations specialised agency which is committed to protecting children's rights and improving the health and education of young people?

(a)  

10.

How many countries were represented at the first session of the United Nations General Assembly?

(a)  

11.

Who became the Secretary General of the UN on January 1st 1997?

(a)  

12.

Who inspired the creation of the United Nations?

(a)  

13.

What date is United Nations' Day?

(a)  

14.

In what year was the flag of the United Nations officially adopted?

(a)  

15.

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

(a)