International Organizations and Global Affairs Quiz

Which international organization is headquartered in New York and works to keep peace and build relations around the world?

• United Nations (UN)

• World Trade Organization (WTO)

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• International Red Cross / Red Crescent

What is the main purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?

• To raise money for children

• To help people affected by disasters

• To agree to help each other if attacked

• To deal with trade rules

Which organization is the only global international organization dealing with trade rules?

• United Nations (UN)

• World Trade Organization (WTO)

• World Court

• NAFTA

What was the main issue during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• U.S. citizens were taken hostage in Iran

• USSR placed missiles in Cuba

• U.S. trained Cuban exiles to overthrow the government

• North Korea invaded South Korea

Which agreement allows free trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico?

• World Court

• United Nations (UN)

• NAFTA

• NATO

Explain how the United States responded to the Iran Hostage Crisis and discuss the impact of this response on international relations.

• The U.S. imposed sanctions until hostages were released, which increased tensions and highlighted the use of economic measures in foreign policy.

• The U.S. sent troops to Iran, leading to a military conflict.

• The U.S. negotiated directly with the Iranian government for immediate release.

• The U.S. ignored the situation, resulting in prolonged hostages.

Compare the roles of the United Nations (UN) and the International Red Cross / Red Crescent in international affairs.

• Both are intergovernmental organizations focused on trade.

• The UN works to keep peace and build relations, while the Red Cross helps people affected by disasters, war, and disease.

• Both are non-governmental organizations focused on military alliances.

• The UN deals only with legal disagreements, while the Red Cross negotiates trade agreements.

Which event describes the U.S.-led coalition responding to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?

• Gulf War I (Persian Gulf War)

• Gulf War II (Iraq War)

• Vietnam War

• Korean War

What was the main concern that led the U.S. to invade Iraq in Gulf War II?

• Weapons of mass destruction

• Spread of communism

• Oil shortages

• Border disputes

Why did the U.S. support South Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

• To stop the spread of communism

• To gain oil resources

• To support monarchy

• To expand territory