United Nations History
After which major war was the United Nations Charter established?
World War II
Where can you find the United Nations main Headquarters?
New York City
Where is the International Court of Justice located?
In the Hague, Netherlands.
Meaning of the UN logo.
World held in the Olive branches of peace.
This signing of what document in San Francisco in 1945 created the United Nations?
United Nations Charter
This position is the "chief administrative officer" or leader of the United Nations
Secretary General
How are organizations that work for the common good and partner with the UN, but are not part of any government called?
NGOs (Non-governmental Organizations)
How many official languages does the UN use for meetings and distributed documentation?
Six
This organization was replaced by the United Nations after "failing" to prevent World War II.
League of Nations
What is the name of the body of the UN, where all Member States can vote with equal value?
General Assembly
What is the name of the UN Goals?
Sustainable Development Goals
What are UN peacekeeping troops popularly called?
Blue helmets
What was the first war the United Nations was involved in following its creation?
Korean War
How many countries are considered "Member States" of the United Nations?
193 states
The main goal of the United Nations according to the United Nations Charter.
To prevent wars, promote peace and security, as well as making sure everyone has access to the most basic needs.
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
US, UK, Russia, France, China
The current United Nations Secretary General.
António Guterres
Which institution carries out the day-to-day administrative running of the UN?
Secretariat
What are two of the six main organs of the United Nations?
Secretariat, General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council
What is a "mistake" in the Charter of the UN regarding the name of some of the big 5 permanent members of the Security Council?
United Nations Charter, Chapter V:
The Security Council
Article 23