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The United Nations (UN)

5 Fill in the blanks.

1. The League of Nations was formed in .

2. The UN attempts to help countries overcome and
.

3. The UN sends missions to ensure that laws are
followed.

4. The UN applies laws to prevent government
mistreatment around the world.

5. The is a permanent group in the UN that is responsible
for maintaining peace in the world.

6. UNESCO provides , , and
reforms to help countries develop.

7. The olive branches of the UN flag represent and
around the world.

8. The FAO helps both and in
improving their agriculture.

9. The League of Nations failed to prevent the war between
and .

10. , , ,
and were the Four Policemen of the UN.

6 Mark true or false.

1. The countries of the United Nations work together to achieve
their goals around the world. true false
2. The League of Nations succeeded in preventing World War II. true false

3. The United Nations is not responsible for helping countries
who suffer from natural disasters. true false

4. The IMF is responsible for ending rural poverty in developing
countries. true false
5. The FAO consists of 197 member-states. true false

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