The 9 quiz questions
Question 1 : In which city is the United Nations headquarters located?
Possible answers:
- Brussels
- Paris
- New York
- Geneva
Explanation: The UN headquarters has been located in New York, United States, since 1952.
Question 2 : Which international climate agreement was signed in 2015?
Possible answers:
- Sommet de Rio
- Protocole de Kyoto
- Accord de Copenhague
- Accord de Paris
Explanation: The Paris Agreement, adopted at COP21 in 2015, aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Question 3 : Which military organization brings together countries from North America and Europe?
Possible answers:
- The G7
- NATO
- The UN
- OPEC
Explanation: NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a military alliance founded in 1949.
Question 4 : Which country left the European Union in 2020?
Possible answers:
- The United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- Norway
- Iceland
Explanation: The United Kingdom officially left the EU on January 31, 2020, in a process known as Brexit.
Question 5 : Which group of emerging countries is designated by the acronym BRICS?
Possible answers:
- Myanmar, Rwanda, Iran, Colombia, Senegal
- Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
- Belgium, Romania, Italy, Canada, Sweden
- Bolivia, Russia, Indonesia, Korea, Singapore
Explanation: BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — a group of major emerging economies.
Question 6 : What is the name of the treaty that created the European Union in 1992?
Possible answers:
- Treaty of Maastricht
- Treaty of Nice
- Treaty of Lisbon
- Treaty of Rome
Explanation: The Maastricht Treaty, signed in 1992, established the European Union and laid the foundations for the euro.
Question 7 : How many permanent members sit on the UN Security Council?
Possible answers:
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 7
Explanation: The Security Council has 5 permanent members with veto power: United States, Russia, China, France, and United Kingdom.
Question 8 : Which international organization regulates world trade?
Possible answers:
- The World Bank
- The OECD
- The IMF
- The WTO
Explanation: The World Trade Organization (WTO), based in Geneva, has regulated international trade since 1995, succeeding the GATT. It has 164 member countries, sets trade rules, and resolves trade disputes.
Question 9 : Which economic forum brings together world leaders every year in Davos?
Possible answers:
- The G20
- Bilderberg
- The World Economic Forum
- APEC
Explanation: The World Economic Forum (WEF) organizes an annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, gathering political and economic leaders.
