History of the United Nations
Parli. Pro
UN History
UN System
Miscellaneous
100

What is the mission of the United Nations?

World Peace

100

What is the difference between yielding your time to the chair vs yielding your time to questions? 

Giving up the rest of your time vs using the rest of your time to answer questions

100

What are the colors of the United Nations Flag? 

Sky blue and White 

100
If a country is in the United Nations, what is it called?
A "Member State"
100

What percentage of communication is non-verbal? 

Approximately 55%

200

Who are the "Big 5", original members of the United nations? 

The U.S., China, Russia, the U.K. and France 

200

 What is the name of the official presiding officer who leads the meeting, maintains order, and ensures proceedings follow established rules?

The Chair

200
What is the location of United Nations Headquarters?
New York City
200
This position is the "chief administrative officer" or leader of the United Nations
The Secretary-General
200
What is the name of the UN Goals that have replaced the Millennium Development Goals?
The Sustainable Development Goals.
300

In what American city was the United Nations Charter created? 

San Francisco 

300

What does "Point of Inquiry" mean? 

Used to ask the Chair a question

300
In what year was the UN formally created?
1945
300
Name at least three organs of the United Nations
Secretariat, General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council
300
What is the name of the main deliberative body of the UN, which includes all 193 Member States?
The General Assembly
400

How many countries are currently members of the United Nations?

193

400

What does "Point of Order" mean? 

Used to point out a mistake in procedure.

Example: Point of Order: Wasn't Qatar next on the Speakers List?"

400
This organization was replaced by the United Nations after "failing" to prevent World War II.
The League of Nations
400
How many countries are considered "Member States" of the United Nations?
193
400
What is it called when no Member State at the UN requests a formal vote on a resolution?
Consensus
500

What year was the United Nations officially created?

1945

500

What does "Point of Personal Privilege" mean? 

Used to ask the Chair to fix something that prevents participation (e.g. room temperature, audibility of the speaker)

500

The 'Big 5' founding members have a name, what are they called within the United Nations? 

The United Nations Security Council

500
The Member States of the General Assembly meet during these months for their "regular session".
September to December
500
What are organizations that work for the common good and partner with the UN, but are not part of any government called?
NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations)
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