How Much Do You Know About NATO?

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, more commonly known as NATO, is arguably the most important military alliance in the history of the world. It was created after WWII in the face of the rising aggression of the communist Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, or USSR.

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Despite fighting on the side of the Allies against the Axis powers during the war, the Russians were opportunistically determined to fill the power void left by the defeat of Nazi Germany, by spreading their newfangled ideology of communism into eastern Europe, central Asia, and beyond. It was a threat to the newfound peace, as well as potentially disastrous for the people of those nations who had just been crushed by war and genocide and really needed to catch a break at last!

With the British Empire staggering after the costs of destroying the Nazis, the rising superpower of America knew that it would have to step into the gap and secure democracy in Europe. However, President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Winston Churchill wisely knew that this was not something either Britain or America should do on its own.

They set up NATO to ensure that each country, however large or small, would contribute to its own defense as best it could while knowing that it could rely on its neighbors to come to save it if necessary and that in turn, it would own them its protection. With that, the most powerful alliance in world history was born. Let’s see how much you know about the details!

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NATO stands for North Atlantic ______ Organization.

Trust

Treaty

Tirade

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NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. There. Now you know.

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When was the treaty for NATO signed?

1949

1958

1965

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The treaty for NATO was signed on April 4, 1949. This was a few years after the Second World War.

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Where is NATO located?

France

Spain

Belgium

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NATO is located in Brussels, Belgium. The first provisional headquarters was in Paris.

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When NATO formed, how many countries were involved?

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At its formation, 12 countries were involved in NATO. This included the U.S. and Canada.

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What happened when Russia tried to join NATO in 1954?

They were coldly accepted

They were embraced with open arms

They were denied

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Russia was denied entry into NATO in 1954. The topic remains a contentious one to this day.

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How many NATO members are there today, as of 2017?

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As of 2017, there are 29 members of NATO. There are no regular meetings of NATO, but rather, when the need arises.

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What is the official language of NATO?

English

French

Both

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Both English and French are the official languages of NATO. Canadians fit in perfectly.

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What was the last country to join NATO?

France

Sweden

Montenegro

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Montenegro was the last country to join NATO. They became a member in 2017.

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What kind of alliance is NATO?

Political

Military

Both

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NATO is both a political and military alliance. Its members come from Europe and North America.

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According to ______, an attack on one member is an attack on all.

Thesis B

Article 5

Clause 2B

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According to Article 5 of NATO, an attack on one member is an attack on all. Article 5 has been invoked only once in NATO history.

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Who is the current Secretary General of NATO, as of 2017?

Jens Stoltenberg

Hans Greenberg

Lev Caprice

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Jens Stoltenberg is the current secretary general of NATO, as of 2017. He is also the former prime minister of Norway.

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True or False: Germany is a part of NATO.

True

False

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It is true that Germany is a part of NATO. They joined as West Germany in 1955.

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Which of these countries signed the North Atlantic Treaty in 1949?

Belgium

Italy

Iceland

All of the above

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All of these countries were part of the original North Atlantic Treaty signing. The list also includes Denmark, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and more.

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Who was the first supreme allied commander of NATO?

Winston Churchill

Gerald Ford

Dwight Eisenhower

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General Dwight Eisenhower was appointed the first supreme allied commander of NATO. This took place on December 19, 1950.

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NATO was formed to counter the threat of _____ invasion into Western Europe.

German

Soviet

Chinese

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The original intention of NATO was to counter the threat of Soviet invasion into Western Europe. The only non-European nations to sign the original treaty were the U.S. and Canada.

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When did NATO finally give Russia a formal role in discussing matters of mutual interest?

1997

2001

2010

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In 1997, NATO finally gave Russia a formal role in discussing matters of mutual interest. In 2002, they expanded the relationship even further.

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What is the average annual budget of NATO?

2 million Euros

1 billion Euros

200 billion Euros

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NATO runs annually on about 200 billion Euros. In reality, they run a few million over budget each year.

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True or False: NATO has its own alphabet.

True

False

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It’s true that NATO has its own alphabet. It’s known as the ICAO phonetic or spelling alphabet.

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Which of these is not a member of NATO?

Israel

France

Iceland

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Israel is still not a member of NATO. It is not located in the North Atlantic region.

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Who is the only member nation of NATO that does not have its own standing army?

Germany

Iceland

Belgium

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Iceland is the only member nation of NATO that does not have its own army. It has not had one since 1869.

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Where was “Operation Essential Harvest”?

Albania

Morocco

Tunisia

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Operation Essential Harvest took place in Albania. The 30-day long NATO mission involved 3,500 troops.

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When was the only time that Article 5 was invoked?

The Vietnam War

War in Afghanistan

September 11th

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September 11, 2001, was the only time that Article 5 of the NATO treaty was invoked. That would be Article 5 of the Washington Treaty.

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When was the Air Command and Control System conceived?

’50s

’60s

’80s

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The Air Command and Control System was not conceived until the 1980s. This system combined all air operations at a very tactical level. It was not implemented until 1992.

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True or False: NATO has a permanent military command structure.

True

False

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It’s true that NATO has a permanent military command structure. This is where military and civilian personnel from all member states work together.

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Where does NATO defend airspace 24/7?

Albania

Estonia

Latvia

All of the above

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NATO defends airspace 24/7 over Albania, Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia and Lithuania. This is true 365 days of the year.

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How much is each member of NATO supposed to contribute of their GDP each year?

10%

15%

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Each member of NATO is supposed to contribute 2% of their GDP each year. Only a handful of members actually do it.

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NATO helped to end the war in which country?

Iraq

Bosnia

Vietnam

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NATO helped to end the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1995. They then implemented a peace agreement there.

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NATO troops still serve in ______.

Kosovo

Ethiopia

Denmark

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NATO troops still serve in Kosovo. In 1999, NATO helped to stop mass killings and expulsions there.

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True or False: NATO has a global network of security partners.

True

False

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It’s true that NATO has a global network of security partners. These include the United Nations, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the African Union.

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NATO members comprise at least _____ of the world’s total GDP.

25%

50%

75%

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NATO members comprise at least 50% of the world’s total GDP. They have over 3 million men and women on active service backing them.

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Per its charter, NATO will “seek to promote stability and well-being in the __________ area.”

North American

Pacific

North Atlantic

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NATO’s charter states that the signing parties will “seek to promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic area.” They will also “unite their efforts for collective defense and for the preservation of peace and security.”

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What year did Italy join NATO?

1949

1957

1969

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Italy joined NATO in 1949. It was one of the original countries to sign the charter.

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Who was the first Secretary General of NATO?

Lord Rutherford

Lord Ismay

Lord Galloway

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Lord Ismay was the first Secretary General of NATO. He was also appointed vice chairman of the North Atlantic Council in 1952.

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Which of these was a result of West Germany joining NATO?

The Hartford Treaty

The Soviet Alliance

The Warsaw Pact

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The Warsaw Pact was a direct result of West Germany joining NATO. The Pact was between the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc countries.

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A rift in NATO was caused by the ______ situation.

North Korean

Cuban missile

Suez Canal

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There was a major rift in NATO in regards to Egypt nationalizing the Suez Canal. France and Great Britain used their troops to intervene, against the wishes of the U.S.

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