Social Studies Friday November 15th Quiz

These men are signing the United Nations Charter. What is that?

• a document that set out the UN's main purposes

• a document that explained what city the UN headquarters would be located in

• a document that started World War II.

In what year was the United Nations founded? How many nations first signed it?

• 1824 / 12 Nations

• 1918 / 20 nations

• 1945 / 50 nations

Where is the United Nations headquarters located?

• New York City

• Chicago

• San Francisco

What are some reasons why Washington D.C. (the District of Columbia) is important?

• It's a center of international relations.

• Many important landmarks are located there.

• The White House is there, where the President lives.

• The United Nations headquarters is located there.

• The St. Lawrence Seaway is located there.

What is special about the St. Lawrence Seaway?

• It connects the Atlantic Ocean with all the Great Lakes.

• It is an important part in international trade for the USA and Canada.

• It is part of the border between the USA and Canada.

• It is the name of the biggest boat in the world.

What is this place called?

• Niagra Falls

• Victoria Falls

• St. Lawrence Falls

What are three important things the United Nations have accomplished?

• It has negotiated at least 172 peace settlements around the world.

• It has promoted good health, leading efforts to end diseases around the world.

• It has help protect children affected by war.

• It has made many laws in the United States.