Peace and Disarmament Quiz

Test your knowledge in the field of peace and disarmament!
Only one answer is right.
And discover at the end of the quiz, if you are unbeatable on this theme!

  • 1
    Which of these symbols is not a symbol of peace?
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    A kiss is a sign of affection but is not recognised as a symbol of peace.
  • 2
    In 1919, what did the Peace Treaty of Versailles give rise to?
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    The League of Nations was created after the First World War, it was replaced by the United Nations after the Second World War in 1945.
  • 3
    What does the "Cold War" that lasted from 1947 to 1991 represent?
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    The "Cold War" represents the confrontation between the communist regimes (USSR) and the Western democracies (United States).
  • 4
    Which international organization, headquartered in Geneva, is responsible for ensuring international security, particularly with regard to armaments and disarmament?
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    Since 1980, this United Nations program has fostered dialogue among countries and organizations and creates partnerships between them to conduct research on disarmament and security.
  • 5
    What prestigious award does the International Peace Bureau (IPB) receive in 1910?
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    The BIP has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize because its mission is to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflicts by coordinating the activities of the various associations working for peace.
  • 6
    Which event marks the beginning of the Second World War in Europe in 1939?
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    The occupation of Poland by Germany pushed the European powers to declare war on Germany in September 1939.
  • 7
    In 1989, in which city was the fall of the wall that represented the ideological confrontation between capitalism and communism?
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    The Berlin Wall, built in 1961 and separating not only the city into two parts but also the world into two blocks, was destroyed in November 1989. The fall of the Berlin Wall marks the end of the "Cold War" between United States and the USSR.
  • 8
    What is the name of the United Nations military force that aims to maintain international peace?
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    This UN army is thus named because their helmets are blue, the color of the UN flag.
  • 9
    What does R. Brandenberg's "Frieden" at the Place des Nations in Geneva represent, symbolizing non-violence?
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    The sculpture made with a piece of artillery is located on the Place des Nations, facing the Palais des Nations in Geneva. This artwork named Frieden (Peace) was made by the artist from Glarus R. Brandenberg on the occasion of the Conference on Disarmament of 1983.
  • 10
    Which United Nations body, born in 1978, negotiates and fights for disarmament and weapons production?
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    The Conference on Disarmament allows for the signing of numerous treaties by member countries, such as the one against the use and production of nuclear weapons, biological weapons or land mines.