Answer Key: European Union Flag & United Nations Short Answers — for a 16-year-old

Clear, concise answer key for Section B short-answer questions on the European Union flag and the United Nations, suitable for a 16-year-old student. Covers organisation names, headquarters, purpose, benefits, formation date and membership count (2025).

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Answers with marks indicated:

Part I — Organisations and Logos (European Union flag)

  1. Which organisation uses the logo shown?
    Answer: European Union (EU). (1 mark)
  2. In which city and country is that organisation’s headquarters located?
    Answer: Brussels, Belgium. (1 mark)
  3. Why was this organisation created — what is its main purpose?
    Answer: To promote peace and stability in Europe by fostering economic and political cooperation among member countries (including a single market, coordinated policies, and closer integration). (1 mark)
  4. Give two benefits a country might get from being a member of this organisation.
    a. Access to the EU single market (easier trade and fewer barriers).
    b. Freedom of movement for work and study plus access to EU funding/programmes (e.g., regional development funds, Erasmus). (2 marks)

Part II — The United Nations

  1. What is the United Nations (UN)?
    Answer: An international organisation of sovereign states that works to maintain international peace and security, promote cooperation on global issues, and protect human rights. (1 mark)
  2. When and why was the UN created?
    Answer: It was created in 1945 after World War II; the UN Charter came into force on 24 October 1945. It was founded to prevent future wars and to promote international cooperation and security. (1 mark)
  3. Where is the UN headquarters?
    Answer: New York City, United States (Manhattan). (1 mark)
  4. How many member countries are in the United Nations as of 2025?
    Answer: 193 member states. (1 mark)

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