International Organizations

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Instructions: How well do you know the world's major international organizations and their missions?

1.
In what year was the United Nations officially established?
A
1950
B
1939
C
1919
D
1945
2.
What does NATO stand for?
A
National Allied Tactical Operations
B
Northern Alliance Treaty Office
C
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
D
North American Trade Organization
3.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of which body?
A
European Union
B
United Nations
C
G7
D
World Bank
4.
Which organization preceded the United Nations and was established after World War I?
A
The League of Nations
B
The Warsaw Pact
C
The Hague Convention
D
The Concert of Europe
5.
How many permanent members sit on the UN Security Council?
A
10
B
3
C
7
D
5
6.
The European Union originated from which earlier economic community?
A
European Economic Community
B
Council of Europe
C
Benelux Union
D
European Free Trade Association
7.
What is the primary purpose of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
A
Coordinating global health responses
B
Prosecuting war criminals
C
Regulating international air travel
D
Promoting international monetary cooperation and financial stability
8.
Where is the headquarters of the International Court of Justice located?
A
Brussels, Belgium
B
Geneva, Switzerland
C
New York, USA
D
The Hague, Netherlands
9.
OPEC is an organization of countries that produce and export which resource?
A
Petroleum (oil)
B
Coal
C
Uranium
D
Natural gas
10.
The Red Cross was founded by Henry Dunant after witnessing the aftermath of which battle?
A
Battle of Gettysburg
B
Battle of Solferino
C
Battle of Waterloo
D
Battle of the Somme
11.
Which organization's headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and deals with international trade rules?
A
World Trade Organization (WTO)
B
World Bank
C
IMF
D
UNESCO
12.
What does ASEAN stand for?
A
Association of South East Asian Nations
B
Asian Strategic Economic Alliance Network
C
Allied States of East Asian Networks
D
Assembly of Southeast Asian Neighbors
13.
The African Union replaced which earlier continental organization in 2002?
A
Pan-African Congress
B
African Development Bank
C
African Economic Community
D
Organisation of African Unity
14.
Which international organization is responsible for setting global standards for civil aviation?
A
IATA
B
FAA
C
EASA
D
ICAO
15.
The G7 group of nations does NOT include which country?
A
Canada
B
Japan
C
China
D
France

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