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United Nations Day

Quiz by Margot Prince

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  • Q1
    What is the main focus of the United Nations?
    To redistribute wealth around the world
    To provide education for every child worldwide
    To promote international co-operation and to create and maintain international order
    To ensure free heath care for all UN citizens
    30s
  • Q2
    Why do we celebrate United Nations Day on 24 October?
    The UN charter took effect on October 24
    It was randomly chosen
    24 October signified the first day of world peace
    The UN Charter was signed on 24 October
    30s
  • Q3
    In what year was the United Nations formed?
    1986
    1918
    1945
    1932
    30s
  • Q4
    How many countries formed part of the original United Nations?
    39
    51
    78
    17
    30s
  • Q5
    How many countries are now members of the United Nations?
    193
    195
    209
    295
    30s
  • Q6
    Which two countries are only Observer states and not member states of the United Nations?
    North Korea and Taiwan
    Kosovo and Western Sahara
    Vatican City and Palestine
    30s
  • Q7
    Why was the United Nations formed?
    To promote trade between member states
    After World War II with the aim of preventing another such conflict
    To give all member states a united public holiday
    After World War I with the aim of preventing another such conflict
    30s
  • Q8
    Where are the UN headquarters?
    Geneva
    London
    Brussels
    New York City
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is NOT an aim of the UN?
    To promote equality between member states
    Fostering social and economic development, protecting the environment
    Fostering social and economic development
    Promoting human rights
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is NOT a UN System agency?
    Charities Aid Foundation
    World Health Organization
    World Bank Group
    UNICEF
    30s

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