History
After which major war was the United Nations Charter established?
World War II
What is the location of United Nations Headquarters?
New York City
Where is the International Court of Justice located?
Netherlands
How many members are there in the ECOSOC council?
54 Members
Who and how many permanent members with veto power are there in the UN Security Council?
Five (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States
This signing of what document in San Francisco in 1945 created the United Nations?
The United Nations Charter
This position is the "chief administrative officer" or leader of the United Nations
Secretary General
What 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)
What is the term length for a member of the ECOSOC council?
3 years
What are nations who have friendly political and economic relations called?
Allies
This organization was replaced by the United Nations after "failing" to prevent World War II.
League of Nations
What is the name of the main deliberative body of the UN, which includes all Member States?
General Assembly
What is the name of the UN Goals that are a “blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet”?
The sustainable development goals
What 3 European countries host the most refugees as of 2023?
Turkey, Germany, and Russia
What was the periodic of political tension during 1947-1991 between the United States and the Soviet Union called?
The Cold War
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
How many official languages does the UN use for meetings and distributed documentation and what are they?
Six (English, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, French)
What event led to the world’s first ’refugee crisis’ in modern times?
WWI
What are the means by which different countries across the world interact referred to?
International relations/foreign affairs
The current United Nations Secretary General.
António Guterres
Which institution carries out the day-to-day running of the UN?
Secretariat
What are two of the six principal organs of the United Nations?
Secretariat, General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, and Trusteeship Council
Name the UN agency responsible for addressing issues related to refugees and displaced persons.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
What was the treaty signed between the Allied Powers and Germany that ended WWI?
Treaty of Versailles