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Organizations - Commonwealth
What is the Commonwealth of Nations?
A. A UN court
B. A voluntary association of independent states, many with historical links to the British Empire
C. A military alliance only
D. A global central bank
Correct Answer: B
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association focused on cooperation, shared values and development.
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Organizations - BRICS
Was BRICS created by a formal defense treaty?
A. Yes, under the UN Charter
B. Yes, by the Treaty of Rome
C. No
D. Yes, under the North Atlantic Treaty
Correct Answer: C
BRICS is an intergovernmental cooperation grouping, not a treaty-based military alliance.
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Organizations - BRICS
What is a major purpose of BRICS cooperation?
A. Coordination among major emerging economies on economic and global-governance issues
B. Issuing a single mandatory currency
C. Collective military defense like NATO
D. Running the UN Secretariat
Correct Answer: A
BRICS is a cooperation forum rather than a military alliance.
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Organizations - BRICS
Which city hosts the headquarters of the BRICS-created New Development Bank?
A. Moscow, Russia
B. Brasília, Brazil
C. New Delhi, India
D. Shanghai, China
Correct Answer: D
The NDB's headquarters is in Shanghai.
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Organizations - BRICS
Which institution was created by BRICS countries in 2015?
A. New Development Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. European Central Bank
D. Asian Development Bank
Correct Answer: A
The New Development Bank was created by BRICS members and began operations in 2015.
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Organizations - BRICS
Which economic grouping inspired the acronym BRIC before South Africa joined?
A. Britain, Russia, Iran and China
B. Belgium, Romania, Italy and Canada
C. Brazil, Rwanda, Indonesia and Chile
D. Brazil, Russia, India and China
Correct Answer: D
The term BRIC originally grouped four large emerging economies.
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Organizations - BRICS
The acronym BRICS originally referred to Brazil, Russia, India, China and which country?
A. South Africa
B. Singapore
C. Spain
D. Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: A
South Africa's addition turned BRIC into BRICS.
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Organizations - ASEAN
Which of the following was a founding member of ASEAN?
A. Japan
B. China
C. Indonesia
D. India
Correct Answer: C
Indonesia was one of ASEAN's five founding members.
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Organizations - ASEAN
What is a central goal of ASEAN?
A. Manage the euro
B. Promote regional peace, stability and economic cooperation in Southeast Asia
C. Regulate global oil prices
D. Operate the UN
Correct Answer: B
ASEAN supports political-security, economic and socio-cultural cooperation.
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Organizations - ASEAN
Where is the ASEAN Secretariat headquartered?
A. Manila, Philippines
B. Singapore
C. Jakarta, Indonesia
D. Bangkok, Thailand
Correct Answer: C
The ASEAN Secretariat is based in Jakarta.
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Organizations - ASEAN
Which declaration established ASEAN?
A. Singapore Accord
B. Manila Treaty
C. Bangkok Declaration
D. Jakarta Charter
Correct Answer: C
ASEAN was founded through the Bangkok Declaration.
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Organizations - ASEAN
In what year was ASEAN founded?
A. 1975
B. 1967
C. 1989
D. 1945
Correct Answer: B
ASEAN was established in 1967.
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Organizations - ASEAN
What does ASEAN stand for?
A. Association of South Asian Economic Nations
B. Asian Economic and Security Alliance Network
C. Asian States Export Association
D. Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Correct Answer: D
ASEAN is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
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Organizations - Arab League
Which city hosted the signing of the Arab League's founding pact?
A. Cairo
B. Beirut
C. Baghdad
D. Tunis
Correct Answer: A
The Pact of the League of Arab States was signed in Cairo.
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Organizations - Arab League
Which document created the Arab League?
A. Washington Treaty
B. Treaty of Rome
C. UN Charter
D. Pact of the League of Arab States
Correct Answer: D
The Pact signed in 1945 established the League.
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Organizations - Arab League
What is the main purpose of the Arab League?
A. Coordinate cooperation among Arab states
B. Set global exchange rates
C. Regulate world aviation
D. Manage NATO operations
Correct Answer: A
The League promotes coordination on political, economic, cultural and social matters.
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Organizations - Arab League
Where is the Arab League headquartered?
A. Amman, Jordan
B. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
C. Cairo, Egypt
D. Doha, Qatar
Correct Answer: C
The League's headquarters is in Cairo.
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Organizations - Arab League
In what year was the Arab League founded?
A. 1971
B. 1919
C. 1960
D. 1945
Correct Answer: D
The Arab League was founded in March 1945.
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Organizations - Arab League
What is the Arab League formally called?
A. Middle East League
B. League of Arab States
C. Arab Federal Union
D. Arab Economic Council only
Correct Answer: B
The formal name is the League of Arab States.
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Organizations - Amnesty International
Amnesty International received the Nobel Peace Prize in which year?
A. 2001
B. 1977
C. 1961
D. 1985
Correct Answer: B
Amnesty International received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977.