World History
This disease was a devastating pandemic that occurred in the 14th century and wiped out approximately one-third of Europe's population. It was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which was primarily spread through fleas that infested rats.
The Plague (Black Death)
Who was known as the King of Pop?
Michael Jackson
Which Chinese political party fled to Taiwan in 1949.
KMT (Kuomintang)
Name at least 5 sections in a chair report
Which country became the most populated in the world in 2022?
India
Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt
What year was Taylor Swift born?
1989
Who was recently elected as the next Taiwan president?
Lai Ching-te
Is the debate time for amendments open or closed?
Closed. Normally, two speakers for and two speakers against.
Which country left the European Union in 2020?
The United Kingdom (UK)
This event was fought between France and England. This conflict lasted from 1337 to 1453 and was primarily fought over territorial disputes and the succession to one of these countries' thrones.
Bonus: How long was this event
The Hundred Years War
116 years
How many subscribers does Mr. Beast have to the nearest 10 million?
243 million
A 2014 student movement against the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement (CSSTA).
The Sunflower Movement.
What are the three phrases a chair must say before voting?
Admin staff please secure the doors, suspend all note-passing, and assume your voting positions.
Name the largest temple in the World situated in Cambodia
Angkor Wat
Fill in the black: World War I began in 1914. This was a global conflict that started with the assassination of _____________ of Austria-Hungary in June 1914. The war lasted for four years, ending in 1918. It involved many countries and resulted in significant loss of life and destruction.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Name the five Kardashian sisters from youngest to oldest.
Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, and Kourtney Kardashian
What did the Portuguese record Taiwan as on their maps in the 1500s? (Portuguese for Beautiful Island)
Formosa
How many votes is the super majority in the Security Council?
9 out of 15 votes
Which African country experienced hyperinflation in 2008 of 175% and peaked at 557% in 2020. (1 trillion of their dollars is worth 40 U.S. cents)
Zimbabwe
Who was a famous 5th century A.D conqueror who was known as 'The Scourge of God.' He was the leader of the Huns, a nomadic people who wreaked havoc across Europe and Asia during his reign.
Hint: Mulan
Attila the Hun
Which two celebrities named their daughter Apple Martin?
Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow
How many recognized indigenous tribes are currently in Taiwan?
16 (Amis, Atayal, Paiwan, Bunun, Puyuma, Rukai, Tsou, Saisiyat, Yami, Thao, Kavalan, Truku, Sakizaya, Sediq, Hla'alua and Kanakanavu)
How many types of points can be raised during debate in THIMUN procedure & name them.
Point of Order, Point of Information, Point of Parliamentary Inquiry, Point of Personal Privilege, Point of Information to the Chair
Name 5 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies (there are 14)
marshall islands, republic of palau, tuvalu, eswatini, the vatican (holy see), belize, republic of guatemala, haiti, republic of paraguay, st. kitts and nevis, saint lucia, st. vincent and the grenadines