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World Organizations Jan. 2023

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of International Organizations?

a)

to only ensure that people are healthy

b)

to ensure that countries remain isolated from one another

c)

to keep the world a safe and prevent future wars

d)

to ensure people have rights

2.

This organization allows free trade among the United States, Canada, and Mexico and has helped with trade, created jobs, and encouraged the economic growth of its members.

a)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

b)

United Nations (UN)

c)

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

d)

European Union (EU)

3.

This international organization is a group of countries that have agreed to protect each other in case of attack.

a)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

b)

United Nations (UN)

c)

World Trade Organization (WTO)

d)

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

4.

The United Nations was created to....

a)

To dominate the world and punish people harshly

b)

To make sure countries have a right to vote

c)

To have meetings one time a year on world issues

d)

To avoid another world war and help the world maintain peace

5.

Which organization provides over 43% of the world's oil supply?

a)

European Union

b)

North American Free Trade Agreement

c)

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

d)

World Trade Organization

6.

Which term is defined as a tax on imported goods?

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

d)

subsidy

7.

In October of 1973, OPEC refused to allow the United States to purchase oil. What situation is being described here?

a)

a quota

b)

an embargo

c)

a surplus

d)

an opportunity cost

8.

Which one of these are not a principle of the United Nations ?

a)

All countries that are members of the UN are equal

b)

All the member countries must obey the Charter

c)

To help fight diseases and preserve the environment

9.

What country has contributed the most money to help fund the United Nations?

a)

United States of America

b)

Italy

c)

Canada

d)

India

10.

This world organization assists countries in ending war and conflict by promoting peaceful relations between the countries.

a)

Geneva Convention

b)

United Nations

c)

UNICEF

d)

Foreign Policy

11.

If a country is hit with a natural disaster like an earthquake, other countries from around the world may send this to help.

a)

Human Rights

b)

Sanctions

c)

Humanitarian Aid

d)

Diplomacy

12.

This term is associated with the terms listed in the image that ALL people deserve to have.

a)

Human Rights

b)

Humanitarian Aid

c)

Red Cross

d)

Treaties

13.

If a country decides to break an international law, this may be placed on the country as a form of punishment for not following the rules.

a)

Sanction

b)

Treaty

c)

Border

d)

Sovereign

14.

Which international agreement involved the United States, Canada, and Mexico?

a)

North American Free Trade Agreement

b)

North American Free Travel Agreement

c)

North American Fair Trade Agreement

d)

North American Fair Travel Agreement

15.

Which is an example of a way that a citizen can seek participation in an international organization?

a)

email about internship opportunities at the International Red Cross

b)

“like” the Facebook page of the World Trade Organization

c)

request a trial before the World Court

d)

ask to join the United Nations

16.

What is an Intergovernmental Organization?

a)

An organization that travels between other governments.

b)

An organization made up of different governments for a specific purpose.

c)

An organization of like minded countries that meet just for fun.

d)

An organization where people get together for an unspecified purpose.

17.

International Organizations are organizations that cross international borders?

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The picture above is from which of the following Intergovernmental Organizations?

a)

The European Union

b)

The European Economic Community

c)

The United Nations

d)

The United States

19.

A treaty is?

a)

A treat that people give to students.

b)

An agreement between countries.

c)

An agreement between counties.

d)

An agreement between the teacher and his/her students.

20.

The World Bank is?

a)

The place where people can go if they need money.

b)

The place where people can go if their neighbor needs money.

c)

The place where countries can go if they are in need of money.

d)

The place where people can go to get a job.