Who Joined NATO in 2024? Quiz + Overview

Discover NATO's newest member with this informative quiz. Test your knowledge and learn about the alliance's history.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance formed to provide collective security for its members. In 2024, a significant expansion took place. Here's what you need to know:

• The Newest Member: Sweden formally joined NATO in March 2024.
• Why the Change: Sweden's centuries-long policy of neutrality was influenced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, leading to a historic shift in security policy.
• The Process: Membership requires a formal invitation, lengthy ratification by all existing NATO members, and the acceptance of the North Atlantic Treaty by the new member country.

Quiz: NATO's Latest Member

Instructions: Select the best answer for each question.

1. Which country became the newest NATO member in 2024?

   • A. Finland
   • B. Ukraine
   • C. Sweden
   • D. Austria

2. NATO was founded in which year?

   • A. 1949
   • B. 1918
   • C. 1991
   • D. 1967

3. What does the acronym NATO stand for?

   • A. Nations Allied Together Organization
   • B. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
   • C. Northern Alliance Treaty Organization
   • D. National Atlantic Treaty Organization

4. Sweden's decision to join NATO was significantly influenced by:

   • A. Internal political shifts
   • B. Russia's invasion of Ukraine
   • C. Historical tensions with Finland
   • D. Economic incentives from NATO

5. How many countries are currently members of NATO?

   • A. 28
   • B. 32
   • C. 25
   • D. 35

6. The headquarters of NATO is located in:

   • A. Washington D.C., USA
   • B. Paris, France
   • C. Brussels, Belgium
   • D. London, United Kingdom

7. One of the core principles of NATO is:

   • A. Economic cooperation among members
   • B. Political isolationism
   • C. Collective defense
   • D. Cultural integration

8. True or False: All European countries are members of NATO.

   • A. True
   • B. False

9. The process of joining NATO can include:

   • A. Formal invitation
   • B. Lengthy ratification by all existing members
   • C. Meeting certain military and democratic standards
   • D. All of the above

10. Besides Sweden, which other country joined NATO in the 2020s?

    • A. North Macedonia
    • B. Georgia
    • C. Bosnia and Herzegovina
    • D. Serbia

Answer Key: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-B, 5-B, 6-C, 7-C, 8-B, 9-D, 10-A