Global Organizations
What international organization, founded in 1945, is tasked with promoting peace, security, and cooperation among countries>
United Nations
Which Southeast Asian country became the focus of a U.S. military intervention in the 1960s and 1970s due to fears of communism spreading in the region?
Vietnam
Which 1991 agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico created one of the world’s largest free trade zones?
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
Which country, known for its unique policy of neutrality, has not been involved in a war since 1815 and is home to the Red Cross?
Switzerland
Who served as U.S. President from 2009 to 2017 and made efforts to improve diplomatic relations with Cuba, Iran, and other nations?
Barack Obama
Which international financial institution provides loans and grants to countries for the purpose of pursuing development projects?
World Bank
What is the term for the practice of influencing a country’s political affairs from a distance, often through economic or military means?
Soft Power
The Non-Proliferation Treaty, signed in 1968, aims to prevent the spread of what type of weapons?
Nuclear Weapons
In which year did the Cold War officially end, signifying the dissolution of the Soviet Union?
1991
Which American president is often credited with implementing the “Marshall Plan” to aid European recovery after World War II?
Harry Truman
Which international organization, founded in 1945, focuses on promoting peace, security, and cooperation among member states?
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Which country does not have an active military force?
Costa Rica
What international accord, signed in 2015, committed countries to combat climate change by limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius?
Paris Agreement
Which country is the only one in the world where it is illegal to own just one guinea pig, as they are considered social animals and require a companion?
Switzerland
Which German Chancellor played a key role in shaping European Union policy and was in office from 2005 to 2021?
Angela Merkel
Which international treaty-based organization, founded in 1995, regulates global intellectual property law and has over 190 member states?
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Which country has two capital cities?
Bolivia
Which 1972 international agreement sought to limit the proliferation of biological and toxin weapons by prohibiting the development, production, and stockpiling of these weapons?
Biological Weapons Convention
Which country holds the title for having the most official languages (11)
South Africa
Who was the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom, serving from 1979 to 1990?
Margaret Thatcher
Which UN agency focuses on promoting international cooperation in the field of telecommunications and has been involved in setting global standards for 5G networks?
International Telecommunication Union
What is the only country in the world without a rectangular flag?
Nepal
Which 1990 treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union focused on reducing the stockpiles of nuclear warheads, marking a significant step in arms control during the Cold War?
Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)
Which country holds the Guinness World Record for the most public holidays in a year, with 18 official holidays?
India
Who was the Chinese leader responsible for the economic reforms that began in the late 1970s, opening up China to global trade?
Deng Xiaoping