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WorksheetsWhat is the UN?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Why was the United Nations established?
to protect the environment
to replace local governments
to facilitate cultural exchange
to prevent war in the future
What do representatives from different countries do at the UN? (choose all that apply)
try to agree on rules and agreements
exchange languages and cultures
debate domestic policies
What are the most important topics of discussion at the UN? (choose all that apply)
peace and security
human rights
international borders
sustainable development
Sustainable development goals are the United Nations' global agenda to... (choose all that apply)
strengthen international ties
combat climate change
end poverty
fight inequality
How many sustainable development goals are there?
30
13
70
17
According to the UN, who should be given priority when working towards sustainable development goals?
the most vulnerable
everyone should be treated equal
people from the richest countries
people from the most powerful countries
Who can vote in the general assembly?
a randomly selected group of countries gets up to five votes each
10 countries can vote
all countries have one vote
only the 5 permanent members of the security council vote
What is the most powerful organ of the UN?
the Secretariat
the security council
the economic and social council
the general assembly
The Security Council, which is in charge of keeping peace and security between nations, is made up of how many countries?
5 permanent members
10 members - 5 permanent and 5 elected for 2-year terms
15 members - 5 permanent and 10 elected for 2-year terms
all countries
Is everyone satisfied with the United Nations?
Yes. The United Nations has successfully achieved world peace in the face of modern-day conflicts.
No. Many argue that the United Nations needs to change to remain important.
