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1
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What does UN stand for?

A

United Nations

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2
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When was the United Nations founded?

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1945

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3
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True or False: The UN has 193 member states.

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True

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What is the main purpose of the United Nations?

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To promote international cooperation and maintain international order.

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5
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Which city is the headquarters of the United Nations located in?

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New York City

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6
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Fill in the blank: The UN was established after _______.

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World War II

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7
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What are the six main organs of the United Nations?

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General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice, Secretariat, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council

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8
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Which organ of the UN is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?

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Security Council

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9
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How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?

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Five

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10
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Name the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

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China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

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True or False: The UN General Assembly makes binding decisions on member states.

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False

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What is the role of the UN Secretariat?

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To carry out the day-to-day work of the UN and administer its operations.

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13
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the main deliberative body of the UN.

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General Assembly

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14
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What is the International Court of Justice?

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The principal judicial organ of the UN that settles legal disputes between states.

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What is the primary focus of the UN Economic and Social Council?

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To promote international economic and social cooperation and development.

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16
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True or False: The Trusteeship Council is still active today.

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False

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17
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What is the main function of the UN Security Council?

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To maintain international peace and security.

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18
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What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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A milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights of all people.

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19
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In which year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?

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1948

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20
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What does UNESCO stand for?

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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What is the main goal of UNESCO?

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To promote peace and security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture.

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22
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Fill in the blank: The UN has a specialized agency that focuses on health called _______.

A

World Health Organization (WHO)

23
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What does UNICEF stand for?

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United Nations Children’s Fund

24
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What is the primary mission of UNICEF?

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To provide humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers.

25
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True or False: The UN Peacekeeping forces are only deployed with the consent of the host country.

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True

26
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What is the purpose of UN peacekeeping missions?

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To help countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.

27
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What is the role of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?

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To protect and support refugees and assist in their voluntary repatriation.

28
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for coordinating international humanitarian response.

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United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

29
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What is the role of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)?

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To encourage sustainable development through sound environmental practices.

30
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True or False: The UN does not have any authority to impose sanctions on countries.

A

False

31
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What is the main goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

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To address global challenges and achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.

32
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How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there?

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17

33
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What is the main focus of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?

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To combat climate change and its impacts.

34
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Fill in the blank: The UN Security Council can authorize the use of _______ in response to threats to peace.

A

force

35
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What is the role of the UN Commission on the Status of Women?

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To promote gender equality and the empowerment of women.

36
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True or False: The UN is involved in global health initiatives.

A

True

37
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What is the principle of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ (R2P)?

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The obligation of the international community to prevent mass atrocities.

38
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Fill in the blank: The UN’s peacekeeping operations are guided by the principles of _______.

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consent, impartiality, and non-use of force.

39
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What is the purpose of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)?

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To promote the integration of developing countries into the world economy.

40
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How often does the UN General Assembly meet?

A

Annually

41
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What is the role of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)?

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To assist countries in their fight against illicit drugs and international crime.

42
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Fill in the blank: The UN General Assembly can adopt _______ but they are not legally binding.

A

resolutions

43
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What does the term ‘multilateralism’ refer to in the context of the UN?

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Cooperation among three or more countries to pursue common goals.

44
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True or False: The UN has the power to create international law.

A

False

45
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What is the UN’s role in promoting human rights?

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To uphold and promote the rights and freedoms of all individuals.

46
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Fill in the blank: The UN publishes an annual report on the state of the _______.

A

world’s population

47
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What is the UN’s primary source of funding?

A

Member state contributions

48
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What is the role of the UN Development Programme (UNDP)?

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To help countries achieve sustainable development and reduce poverty.

49
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True or False: The UN can intervene in the internal affairs of a country without consent.

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False

50
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What is the significance of the UN Day?

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It commemorates the anniversary of the UN’s founding on October 24.

51
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Fill in the blank: The UN has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts in promoting _______.

A

peace and diplomacy

52
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What is the role of the UN Human Rights Council?

A

To promote and protect human rights around the globe.

53
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How often does the UN Human Rights Council hold sessions?

A

Three times a year

54
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What is the main function of the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP)?

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To provide food assistance in emergencies and work towards eradicating hunger.

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