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44 flashcards for The United Nations (ICSE Class 8 History & Civics) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is the United Nations?"

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Card 1Origin of the UN

What is the United Nations?

Answer

The United Nations is an international organisation that represents practically every nation of the world. It was created to promote peace and cooperation among countries.

Card 2Origin of the UN

When did the United Nations come into existence?

Answer

The United Nations came into existence on October 24, 1945. This date is celebrated every year as United Nations Day.

Card 3Membership of the UN

How many member countries did the UN have at the beginning, and how many does it have now?

Answer

The UN originally had 51 member countries and now has 193 members. India was one of the original 51 members.

Card 4Origin of the UN

Why was the United Nations formed?

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The UN was formed to save the world from another catastrophe like the Second World War and to maintain peace, security, and cooperation among nations.

Card 5Origin of the UN

What was the League of Nations?

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The League of Nations was an organisation formed after the First World War. Its role was that of a mediator for prevention of another war, but it failed and the Second World War broke out.

Card 6Origin of the UN

What was the Atlantic Charter?

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The Atlantic Charter was drawn up by Roosevelt and Churchill in 1941. It stated the right of all people to choose their own government.

Card 7Origin of the UN

Why is the year 1941 important in the origin of the UN?

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In 1941, President Roosevelt underlined the need for an international organisation to ensure peace, and Roosevelt and Churchill drew up the Atlantic Charter. This helped shape the idea of the UN.

Card 8Origin of the UN

What happened on 26 June 1945 in San Francisco?

Answer

On 26 June 1945, 50 nations met in San Francisco to sign the Charter of the UNO. Poland signed later and became the 51st member.

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What are the important topics in The United Nations for ICSE Class 8 History & Civics?
Key topics in The United Nations include Origin of the United Nations, Aims and Principles of the United Nations, Facts about the United Nations, Principal Organs of the United Nations. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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There are 44 flashcards for The United Nations covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise The United Nations for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on The United Nations. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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