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The legacy of the League of Nations was that

A
it provided aid to war victims.
B
it served as a model for the UN.
C
all the nations of the world joined.
D
the United States served as the leader nation.
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How can private citizens who want to be part of the solution to world problems use non-government organizations (NGOs) to do their part?

A
run for a public office
B
join the armed services
C
donate their money and time
D
seek government support
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Which are UN Millennium Development goals? Select four answers.

A
to empower women
B
to prevent war between North and South Korea
C
to reduce the incidence of AIDS by 50%
D
to reduce child mortality
E
to fine countries that are harming the environment
F
to promote gender equality
G
to eliminate extreme poverty and hunger
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What was the main purpose of one of the first world organizations, the League of Nations?

A
to serve as a court of justice to try war criminals
B
to provide aid to war victims and countries ravaged by war
C
to prevent another global war by resolving conflicts with diplomacy
D
to bring the countries of the world together to improve the world economy
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Using diplomacy as a way to end conflicts between nations is one of the functions of

A
the UN.
B
NGOs.
C
the Chief Negotiator.
D
the UN General Assembly.
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The picture shows the UN flag.

Question illustration
A
The world is held together by the UN.
B
The world is united within the universe.
C
Governments keep the world together as one.
D
The UN protects the world from conflict.
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Which are examples of the UN's work? Select four answers.

A
providing humanitarian aid
B
issuing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
C
providing support for foreign adoptions
D
orchestrating the peace treaty between North and South Korea
E
trying individuals for genocide
F
providing peacekeepers to Africa and the Middle East
G
serving as lead negotiator for the World War II peace treaty
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When an organization is described as having a humanitarian purpose, its goal is understood as

A
promoting human welfare and social reform.
B
working to solve economic and social problems.
C
trying criminals for crimes against humanity.
D
combating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases.
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The International Red Cross is now

A
working to get US POWs out of prison.
B
headquartered in The Netherlands.
C
merged with the Red Crescent.
D
providing only humanitarian relief.
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What was one major difference between the League of Nations and the United Nations (UN)?

A
The League of Nations focused on diplomacy more than the UN.
B
The League of Nations did not attempt to prevent global conflicts.
C
The UN has less diplomatic power than the League of Nations did.
D
The UN has an enforcement arm to aid in peacekeeping.

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