General Facts
In what city was the U.N. officially created?
San Francisco
In what month does the U.N. General Assembly come together?
September
This signing of what document in 1945 created the United Nations?
The United Nations Charter
How many countries were represented at the first session of the United Nations General Assembly?
Over 50
Can you describe the official flag/logo of the United Nations? (at least 3 accurate descriptions)
The U.N. flag contains a map of the world extending from the North Pole with five concentric white rings and it is surrounded by olive branches on a blue background.
What is the general goal of the United Nations?
World Peace!
What year was the UN created?
1945
Where is the location of United Nations Headquarters?
New York City
What did the League of Nations fail to do?
Prevent WW2
Why would the U.N. have olive branches on their flag?
Because they are an ancient, universally recognized symbol of peace.
How many countries are members of the UN
193
What is the most powerful body in the United Nations?
The United Nations The Security Council
What is the name of the inactive branch in the UN?
The trusteeship council
Name at least one "specialized agencies" within the U.N.
The World Health Organization and/or UNICEF
In countries where there has been a war, the UN can send in soldiers to help prevent any more violence. What do we call these soldiers?
"Peacekeeping Troops"
What is the name of the courts in the UN?
International Court of Justice
What is the U.N. Security Council responsible for?
Managing Conflicts. Maintaining peace & security.
What is the meeting called when the U.N. Comes together to help make decisions?
A General Assembly
the United Nations flag is supposed to represent the entire world, but one continent is clearly left out. Which continent is it?
Antartica
What do peacekeepers wear when they are on mission?
Distinctive blue helmets or berets.
Which US president coined the name "United Nations"?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which 5 countries were the original and founding members of the U.N. ?
China, France, The U.K., The U.S., and Russia
What is the name of the position who oversees the General Assembly?
The Secretary General
The U.N uses six official languages for its sessions and publications. Can you name at least 5 out of the 6 official languages?
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish