The document discusses the origin and purpose of the United Nations (UN) by answering six questions. It notes that the Industrial Revolution led four European countries to industrialize and caused two world wars due to desires for colonies. After World War II, the UN was established to maintain peace, solve international problems, and promote human rights. The UN Charter's main objectives are to maintain peace and security and develop friendly relations among nations. Its official languages are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Five key human rights in the Declaration of Human Rights are also listed.
The document discusses the origin and purpose of the United Nations (UN) by answering six questions. It notes that the Industrial Revolution led four European countries to industrialize and caused two world wars due to desires for colonies. After World War II, the UN was established to maintain peace, solve international problems, and promote human rights. The UN Charter's main objectives are to maintain peace and security and develop friendly relations among nations. Its official languages are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Five key human rights in the Declaration of Human Rights are also listed.
The document discusses the origin and purpose of the United Nations (UN) by answering six questions. It notes that the Industrial Revolution led four European countries to industrialize and caused two world wars due to desires for colonies. After World War II, the UN was established to maintain peace, solve international problems, and promote human rights. The UN Charter's main objectives are to maintain peace and security and develop friendly relations among nations. Its official languages are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Five key human rights in the Declaration of Human Rights are also listed.
1. Name four European countries which became industrialized as a result of the Industrial Revolution. Ans: The four countries of Europe to became industrialized are- France, Germany, Spain and Portugal. 2. What was the main reason behind the outbreak of the two world wars? Ans: The main reason behind the outbreak of the two world wars was- The Industrial Revolution . The desire for colonies by European countries. 3. What was the need for setting up an organization like the UN after the Second World War? Ans: The need for setting up UN after the Second World War was- To maintain peace and security in the world. To help in solving international problems. 4. List the main Objectives of the UN Charter. Ans: The main objectives of Un Charter are- To maintain peace and security in the world. To develop friendly relations among nations. To co-operate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights and freedom. To be a centre to help nations achieve these aims. 5. List the official languages of the UN. Ans: The official languages of UN are- Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. 6. Mention five human rights listed in the Declaration of Human Rights. Ans: The five Human Rights are- 1. Right to life, liberty and security. 2. Equality before law. 3. Right to education. 4. Freedom of thought and religion 5. Freedom from torture.