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UN Day Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which year, did the United Nations come into existence?

a)
1945
b)
1940
c)
1939
d)
1950
2.

How many nations are considered original members of the United Nations?

a)

4

b)

22

c)

51

d)

193

3.

How many member states does the UN have today?

a)
190
b)
200
c)
180
d)
193
4.

Which five states formed the Security Council as permanent members?

a)
Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway
b)
India, Australia, South Africa, Mexico, Argentina
c)
Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Brazil
d)
United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China
5.

Which permanent UN Security Council member recently vetoed a resolution condemning the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine?

a)
China
b)
Russia
c)
France
d)
United Kingdom
6.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says his 2022 invasion of Ukraine does not violate the UN Charter because it was done to ensure Russia’s security. What statement undercutting Putin’s position is true?

a)
The invasion was a response to NATO's expansion.
b)
The invasion violates the UN Charter's principles of sovereignty and non-aggression.
c)
Russia's actions were supported by a majority of UN member states.
d)
The UN Charter allows for preemptive strikes.
7.

Where are the Headquarters of United Nations?

a)
Tokyo, Japan
b)
Paris, France
c)
Geneva, Switzerland
d)
New York City, USA
8.

Where are the headquarters of World Health Organization?

a)
New York, USA
b)
Tokyo, Japan
c)
Geneva, Switzerland
d)
Berlin, Germany
9.

Which organ of the UN is charged with maintaining peace and security among countries?

a)
United Nations Human Rights Council
b)
United Nations Security Council
c)
United Nations Economic and Social Council
d)
United Nations General Assembly
10.

How many official languages does UN have?

a)
6
b)
10
c)
8
d)
4
11.

The U.N. Charter consists of:

a)
A preamble and 15 sections.
b)
A preamble and 5 articles.
c)
A preamble and 10 chapters.
d)
A preamble and 19 chapters.
12.

The United Nations is separated into how many components?

a)
10
b)
6
c)
4
d)
8
13.

What are the main purposes of the United Nations?

a)
Establish global trade agreements
b)
Encourage military alliances
c)
1. Maintain international peace and security 2. Promote sustainable development 3. Protect human rights 4. Provide humanitarian aid
d)
Promote national sovereignty
14.

What is the United Nations Charter?

a)
A treaty between countries to promote peace.
b)
A declaration of human rights by the UN.
c)
A document outlining the rules for international trade.
d)
The United Nations Charter is the founding document of the UN, outlining its purposes, principles, and structure.
15.

Who is the chief administrative officer of the United Nations?

a)
António Guterres
b)
Antonio Banderas
c)
Kofi Annan
d)
Ban Ki-moon
16.

How many countries signed the United Nations Charter in 1945?

a)
45
b)
60
c)
75
d)
50
17.

When and where did the first meeting of the UN General Assembly take place?

a)
February 15, 1945, in New York, USA
b)
December 5, 1948, in Geneva, Switzerland
c)
March 1, 1947, in Paris, France
d)
January 10, 1946, in London, United Kingdom
18.

When was the term 'United Nations' created?

a)
1950
b)
1939
c)
1945
d)
1942
19.

 Name the ‘principal organs’ of the UN as mentioned in the UN Charter.

a)
General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice, Secretariat, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council
b)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
c)
International Monetary Fund
d)
World Health Organization
20.

How is the seating order for member states determined in the UN General Assembly?

a)
Seating order is randomly assigned at the beginning of each session.
b)
Seating order is based on the English alphabetical order of member states' names.
c)
Seating order is determined by the size of each member state's population.
d)
Seating order is based on the date of each member state's admission to the UN.