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World War II: The United Nations

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When was the United Nations founded?

  1. October 24, 1945

  2. June 26, 1945

  3. April 25, 1945

  4. December 7, 1941


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations was founded on October 24, 1945, after the end of World War II.

What was the main purpose of the United Nations?

  1. To maintain international peace and security

  2. To promote economic and social development

  3. To protect human rights

  4. To promote international cooperation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security.

Which countries were the original members of the United Nations?

  1. China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States

  2. China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and India

  3. China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada

  4. China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The original members of the United Nations were China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

How many member states does the United Nations have today?

  1. 193

  2. 195

  3. 197

  4. 199


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2023, the United Nations has 193 member states.

What are the six official languages of the United Nations?

  1. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish

  2. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and German

  3. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Italian

  4. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Portuguese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The six official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?

  1. New York City, United States

  2. Geneva, Switzerland

  3. Vienna, Austria

  4. Nairobi, Kenya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York City, United States.

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

  1. Trygve Lie

  2. Dag Hammarskjöld

  3. U Thant

  4. Kurt Waldheim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trygve Lie was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations.

What is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?

  1. António Guterres

  2. Ban Ki-moon

  3. Nicos Anastasiades

  4. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

António Guterres is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations.

What are the three main bodies of the United Nations?

  1. The General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Economic and Social Council

  2. The General Assembly, the Security Council, and the International Court of Justice

  3. The General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Secretariat

  4. The General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Trusteeship Council


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main bodies of the United Nations are the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Economic and Social Council.

What is the role of the General Assembly?

  1. To discuss and make recommendations on international issues

  2. To maintain international peace and security

  3. To promote economic and social development

  4. To protect human rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the General Assembly is to discuss and make recommendations on international issues.

What is the role of the Security Council?

  1. To maintain international peace and security

  2. To promote economic and social development

  3. To protect human rights

  4. To promote international cooperation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the Security Council is to maintain international peace and security.

What is the role of the Economic and Social Council?

  1. To promote economic and social development

  2. To protect human rights

  3. To promote international cooperation

  4. To coordinate the work of the United Nations specialized agencies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the Economic and Social Council is to promote economic and social development.

What are some of the specialized agencies of the United Nations?

  1. The World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the specialized agencies of the United Nations include the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

What is the role of the United Nations in promoting peace?

  1. To mediate conflicts between countries

  2. To deploy peacekeeping forces

  3. To provide humanitarian aid

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United Nations promotes peace by mediating conflicts between countries, deploying peacekeeping forces, and providing humanitarian aid.

What is the role of the United Nations in promoting development?

  1. To provide financial assistance to developing countries

  2. To provide technical assistance to developing countries

  3. To promote trade between developed and developing countries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United Nations promotes development by providing financial assistance to developing countries, providing technical assistance to developing countries, and promoting trade between developed and developing countries.

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