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Nations can become members of the UN by ____________. |
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a) starting a war |
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b) needing economic assistance |
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c) volunteering |
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d) none of the above |
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When was the UN organized? |
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a) after World War I |
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b) after the Civil War |
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c) after the Persian Gulf War |
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d) after World War II |
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What was the UN designed to do? |
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a) keep peace in the world |
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b) promote people's general welfare |
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c) support the liberties and rights of individuals |
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d) all of the above |
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What does the success of the UN depend on? |
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a) everybody agreeing with each other all the time |
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b) the willingness of members nations to cooperate |
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c) lots of money |
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d) a strong military |
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Which were the first countries invited to join the UN? |
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a) countries allied against the Axis Powers |
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b) only rich countries |
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c) all countries |
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d) none of the above |
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| 6. |
Which countries were part of the Axis Powers during World War II? |
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a) U.S., Russia, England |
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b) Germany, Japan, Italy |
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c) Germany, Russia, Italy |
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d) Russia, Spain, France |
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| 7. |
Where was the UN Conference on International Organization held?? |
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a) Chicago, Illinois |
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b) London, England |
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c) San Francisco, California |
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d) Houston, Texas |
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| 8. |
The UN is primarily a/an ___________ organization. |
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a) economic |
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b) military |
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c) peacekeeping |
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d) legislative |
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| 9. |
The UN charter says the group will only intervene in ________ problems, never in the ________ problems of a country. |
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a) International, domestic |
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b) Domestic, military |
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c) Crucial, important |
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d) Economic, human rights |
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| 10. |
Which of the following is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council? |
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a) France |
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b) Russian Federation |
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c) China |
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d) Germany |
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