#1 What American president was responsible for the idea of the League of Nations?

William McKinley
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
The correct answer is Woodrow Wilson
For his work in achieving the concept of the League of Nations to be included in the Treaty of Versailles,
Wilson won the Nobel Peace Prize for 1919 (awarded in 1920).
#2 The League of Nations was created by what treaty?
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Laussane
The correct answer is Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles, the major treaty ending World War 1, was signed on 28 June 1919. It contained
the Covenant of the League of Nations.
#3 Where were the permanent headquarters of the League of Nations?
Stockholm, Sweden
Geneva, Switzerland
Antwerp, Belgium
Paris, France
The correct answer is Geneva, Switzerland
The League's first seat was in London, UK. Geneva was chosen largely because Switzerland had not
participated in World War 1 and was seen as a neutral site.
#4 Which of the following was not an organization within the League of Nations?
Commission for Refugees
International Military Board
Permanent Central Opium Board
Slavery Commission
The correct answer is International Military Board
The League of Nations had no military, nor was members required to provide any military assistance.
The League had no muscle, and aggressive nations knew it. As a consequence, the League was unable to
prevent the march toward World War 2.
#5 How many nations were charter members of the League of Nations?
54
48

42
60
The correct answer is 42
The charter members were: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China,
Colombia, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras,
India, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Persia,
Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Siam, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, United Kingdom,
Uruguay, Venezuela, and Yugoslavia.
#6 In addition to the charter members, how many other nations became members of the League
of Nations?
12
15
18
21
The correct answer is 21
The additional members were: Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iraq, Ireland, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Soviet Union, and Turkey.
#7 Which of the following nations was never a member of the League of Nations?
United States
Germany
United Kingdom
Japan
The correct answer is United States
Although Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, was instrumental in the creation of the
League of Nations, the US Senate never ratified the Treaty of Versailles on the grounds that it would
affect American sovereignty.
#8 During its existence, 17 nations withdrew membership in the League of Nations. Which of the
following nations did not withdraw from the League?
India
Honduras
Spain
Brazil
The correct answer is India
When a member nation disagreed with a League decision, it could simply withdraw from the League
and pursue its own interests. Germany, Italy, and Japan also withdrew membership as they pursued
global domination leading up to World War 2.
#9 The League of Nations awarded the Aaland Islands to what nation?

Sweden
Russia
Finland
Norway
The correct answer is Finland
The Aaland Islands were disputed by Finland and Sweden. In one of the League's few political
successes, it awarded the islands to Finland in 1921.
#10 Upper Silesia was a region populated by both Germans and Poles. How did the League of
Nations remedy the issue of Upper Silesia between Germany and Poland?
Did nothing
Awarded it to Poland
Split the region
Awarded it to Germany
The correct answer is Split the region
In another political success, the League split Upper Silesia between Germany and Poland. Both nations
and the people of Upper Silesia accepted the decision.
#11 The League of Nations officially came into existence in 1920.
True
False
The correct answer is True
The League of Nations began operations on 10 January 1920. Its first meeting was held on 16 January
1920.
#12 The Soviet Union was the only nation to be expelled from the League of Nations.
True
False
The correct answer is True
In 1939, the Soviet Union became the only nation to be expelled from the League of Nations. Having
joined in 1934, it was expelled for its invasion of Finland.
#13 The League of Nations ceased to exist in 1941.
True
False
The correct answer is False
The League of Nations dissolved on 18 April 1946. Many of its assets were transferred to the United
Nations.
United Nations
#1 In what year was the United Nations established?

1941
1943
1945
1947
The correct answer is 1945
The United Nations officially began operations on 24 October 1945.
#2 How many nations were charter members of the United Nations?
43
26
38
51
The correct answer is 51
The United Nations Charter was signed by 50 nations on 26 June 1945. Poland signed it later.
#3 The Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. How many
members does the Security Council have?
8
12
15
21
The correct answer is 15
The Security Council has five permanent members (United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, and
China) and ten non-permanent members. The non-permanent members are elected by the General
Assembly for terms of two years. Nine votes are required to pass resolutions on substantive issues. If
any permanent member casts a negative vote, the resolution is killed (veto power).
#4 The International Court of Justice is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
Where is the International Court of Justice located?
London, United Kingdom
Vienna, Austria
Geneva, Switzerland
The Hague, Netherlands
The correct answer is The Hague, Netherlands
The Court has 15 judges. The judges are elected by the Security Council and the General Assembly for
terms of nine years. The Court reviews submitted cases, and rules in accordance with international law.
#5 One of the six principal organs of the United Nations has a representative for each member
nation. What is this organ called?

General Assembly
Council of Nations
International Congress
World Senate
The correct answer is General Assembly
Each nation, regardless of size, has one vote. Key issues require a two-thirds majority vote to pass.
Lesser matters require a simple majority. The annual regular session of the General Assembly is held
from September to December. Emergency sessions are held when necessary. As of 2009, there are 192
members.
#6 There are six principal organs of the United Nations. Which of the following is not one of
them?
Secretariat
World Health Organization
Economic and Social Council
Trusteeship Council
The correct answer is World Health Organization
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
#7 How many official languages does the United Nations have?
4
2
8
6
The correct answer is 6
The United Nations has six official languages: English, French, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, and Arabic.
#8 Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
Dag Hammarskjld
U Thant
Trygve Lie
Kurt Waldheim
The correct answer is Trygve Lie
Lie, from Norway, became the first Secretary-General on 2 February 1946.
#9 In the first judgment handed down by the International Court of Justice, what nation won the
case?
United States
India

Albania
United Kingdom
The correct answer is United Kingdom
The case involved British warships striking mines in the Corfu Channel near Albania in 1946. In 1949,
the Court judged in favor of the United Kingdom.
#10 In what year did the United Nations replace the Republic of China (Taiwan) with the
People's Republic of China?
1963
1955
1971
1949
The correct answer is 1971
China was a charter member of the United Nations. When the Communists defeated the Nationalists in
1949, the Nationalist government fled to Taiwan. Mainland China became the People's Republic of
China (PRC). In 1971, Resolution 2758 unseated the Taiwan-based Republic of China, replacing it with
the PRC.
#11 The United Nations flag has a dark blue background set with six white stars encircling a
white polar-oriented map of the world.
True
False
The correct answer is False
The United Nations flag has a dark blue background set with white olive branches embracing a white
polar-oriented map of the world.
#12 The United Nations has its own postal system.
True
False
The correct answer is True
The United Nations Postal Administration serves as the postal arm of the United Nations. The United
Nations is the only entity other than a country or territory that is allowed to issue its own postage
stamps.
#13 The United Nations sanctioned military involvement in the Korean War.
True
False
The correct answer is True
When North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950, the Security Council voted in favor of military action
in support of South Korea. Supporting nations operated under the United Nations flag. The Soviet
Union, which was boycotting the United Nations, could not utilize its veto vote to block the resolution.