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International Organizations Test | World

Nation states have increasingly been pursuing common interests in international organizations since the end of World War II. Here is a quiz to test how familiar you are with some of the most important 'Nation Clubs'.

A multiple-choice quiz by vishvakarman. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
vishvakarman

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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275,299

Updated
Jul 23 22

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15

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which international organization was founded in 1945 with the stated objective of 'saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war'? Hint

WTO

NATO

United Nations

Red Cross / Red Crescent

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Question 2 of 15

2. During its largest expansion in 2004, which country did not join the European Union? Hint

Slovakia

Poland

Norway

Lithuania

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which are the founding members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)? Hint

China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan

China, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan

China, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan

China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which organization was the predecessor organization for the African Union (AU), which was established in 2002? Hint

There was no predecessor organization to the African Union

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Organization of African Unity (OAU)

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC

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Question 5 of 15

5. What does OAS stand for? Hint

Organization of Arab States

Organization of American States

Organization of Asian States

Organization of African States

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Question 6 of 15

6. In which city is NATO headquartered? Hint

Brussels

London

New York

Paris

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Question 7 of 15

7. What would be a correct description of the OECD? Hint

OECD is an organization of democratic, highly developed countries

OECD is an organziation of Oil-Exporting countries

OECD is an organization of the least-developed countries in the world

OECD is a sub-organization of the United Nations, concerned with protecting Children's Rights

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Question 8 of 15

8. OSCE is the successor organization to which international conference? Hint

OECD

Arab League

Council of Europe

CSCE

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which country became a WTO member in 2002? Hint

Russia

Iran

Lybia

China

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Question 10 of 15

10. The United States is a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Community.

True

False

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Question 11 of 15

11. The Association of South East Asian Countries (ASEAN) was founded in which city and in which year? Hint

Jakarta, 1988

Singapore, 1995

Manila, 1976

Bangkok, 1967

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which organization effectively controls the world market for crude oil? Hint

OECD

OPEC

OSCE

SPECTRE

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is SAARC? Hint

South American Andean Regional Council

An association of South Asian countries

A fictional privately funded terror organization in James Bond novels

A sub-organization of the United Nations concerned with agriculture

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Question 14 of 15

14. The United States has never held membership in which of the following organizations? Hint

World Trade Organization

Council of Europe

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

United Nations

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Question 15 of 15

15. The UNASUR free trade organization combines MERCOSUR with the what other organization? Hint

Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Carribbean Community

Andean Community

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which international organization was founded in 1945 with the stated objective of 'saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war'?

Answer: United Nations

With 192 countries representing almost the entire world population, the United Nations is the largest international organization in the world. It was founded by 51 countries in 1945.

2. During its largest expansion in 2004, which country did not join the European Union?

Answer: Norway

The European Union was established in 1991 to bring the existing European communities under a common framework, and to increase co-operation in homeland security and foreign policy. In 2004, the EU saw it's biggest extension so far with 10 new member states joining. As one of only few European countries, Norway repeatedly voted 'no' on joining the EU.

3. Which are the founding members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?

Answer: China, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan

The co-operation mechanism among the then so-called "Shanghai Five" was started in 1996. Uzbekistan joined in 2001.

4. Which organization was the predecessor organization for the African Union (AU), which was established in 2002?

Answer: Organization of African Unity (OAU)

The OAU existed from 1963 to 2002, and was replaced by the African Union (AU). The AU is roughly based on the model of the European Union. Its aims are to work towards common markets and reduce the possibility of inter-state war by increased co-operation among the African nations.

5. What does OAS stand for?

Answer: Organization of American States

The OAS was founded in 1948 and comprises all 35 independent nations of the American continent (French Guyana belongs to France). In 1962, Cuba was denied participation in activities of the organization, but it is still a member state. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

6. In which city is NATO headquartered?

Answer: Brussels

The North-Atlantic Treaty Organization has significantly expanded eastward after the fall of the Berlin wall.

7. What would be a correct description of the OECD?

Answer: OECD is an organization of democratic, highly developed countries

OECD was originally a purely (Western-)European organization to foster economic development. By 2007, OECD had 30 members from all continents except Africa.

8. OSCE is the successor organization to which international conference?

Answer: CSCE

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) was established in 1995 to succeed the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), which was started in 1973 to ease cold-war tension. In 2007, it had 56 participating states from three continents.

9. Which country became a WTO member in 2002?

Answer: China

China eventually joined the World Trade Organization in 2002. In order to join, countries first have to finalize trade negotiations with all existing member states.

10. The United States is a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Community.

Answer: True

APEC began in 1989 and represents around 60% of the world economy. Other members from the American continents are Canada, Mexico, Peru and Chile.

11. The Association of South East Asian Countries (ASEAN) was founded in which city and in which year?

Answer: Bangkok, 1967

As of 2007, ASEAN had 10 members in the region, with only Timor-Leste and Papua New-Guinea not represented.

12. Which organization effectively controls the world market for crude oil?

Answer: OPEC

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), founded in 1960, controls the world oil price by agreeing on production quotas for its member states.

13. What is SAARC?

Answer: An association of South Asian countries

Established in 1985, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation consists of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives. Afghanistan also joined in 2007.

14. The United States has never held membership in which of the following organizations?

Answer: Council of Europe

The Council of Europe is not a body of the European Union. Its 47 member states are all European countries, including Russia.

15. The UNASUR free trade organization combines MERCOSUR with the what other organization?

Answer: Andean Community

The Union of South American Nations comprises all countries of the South American subcontinent (except French Guyana).

Source: Author vishvakarman

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