Current Events
From what museum were 88 million euros worth of jewels stolen this month?
The Louvre
What is the "General Assembly" of the UN?
Representation for all 193 Countries
Equal votes, equal votes
Meets in NYC
Define "yield" in the context of a global classrooms mock conference.
A verb meaning to give your remaining speaking time to someone else.
You need to use the restroom, but you are in the middle of a moderated caucus.
Point of Personal Privilege (Call it out with your placard raised in between people speaking)
This country exited the EU during "Brexit"
United Kingdom
Which two groups are currently at war in Middle East?
Israel and Palestine
How many sovereign states are represented in the UN General Assembly? Which two are not represented?
193. Palestine and the Vatican/Vatican City.
Define "UN Delegate" or "Global Classroom Delegate".
Representative of a country with equal stance and vote during a meeting of the general assembly.
You want to ask the delegation of Canada about their most recent statement.
This author wrote Don Quixote
Miguel de Cervantes
Which country recently elected their first female Prime Minister?
Japan (Sanae Takaichi)
Name 3 of the organs of the UN.
-ECOSOC
-ICJ
-Gen Assembly
-Security Council
-Secretariat
-Trusteeship Council
What does it mean to abstain?
Formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion.
You are done with your opening speech and want to return speaking power to the chair.
"I yield my time to the Chair"
This artist sings Tití Me Preguntó.
Bad Bunny
Who is the Prime Minister/President of Spain?
Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón
What is the UN?
An international diplomatic and political organization dedicated to worldwide peace and stability
Define "alliance"
A relationship based on similarity of interests, nature, or qualities.
You are hoping to open the speaker’s list to begin opening speeches.
Delegation of (country) motions to open the speakers list"
Which FAMOUS American artists album came out on October 3rd?
Taylor Swift
Who is the current leader of Israel?
Benjamin Netanyahu
Which five countries are permanent members of the Security Council?
China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States.
What is a "placard"?
The name tag or country name on a folded piece of paper that you raise to speak.
You want to ask the chair about the speaking time for the ongoing moderated caucus.
Point of Inquiry (to be made by raising your placard at anytime in between people speaking)
Name the two candidates who ran for President in the USA in 2024
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump