The United Nations
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Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
About The United Nations
Explore the history, structure, and achievements of the United Nations The United Nations packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
Answer: New York City, USA
2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN General Assembly in which year?
Answer: 1948
3. Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
Answer: Trygve Lie
4. Which five countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council?
Answer: USA, UK, France, Russia, China
5. What power do permanent members of the Security Council uniquely possess?
Answer: Veto power over resolutions
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How many questions are in The United Nations?
The United Nations has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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