See How Much You Know About the United Nations

The United Nations flag flies in front of the organization's headquarters in New York in 2015.
The United Nations flag flies in front of the organization's headquarters in New York in 2015. Mike Segar/Reuters

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the UN's structure, history, and activities.

Quiz by CFR Staff

September 18, 2018 11:00 am (EST)

The United Nations flag flies in front of the organization's headquarters in New York in 2015.
The United Nations flag flies in front of the organization's headquarters in New York in 2015. Mike Segar/Reuters
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Test your knowledge of countries, history, economics, foreign policy, and more.

Leaders from around the world convene for the opening of the General Assembly, the United Nations' main representative body, in New York each September. How much do you know about the world's most prominent international organization?

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