Founding
What major world event led to the creation of the UN?
World War 2
How many countries are UN member states?
193
What preceded the United Nations and failed to stop WW2 from beginning?
League of Nations
What year was the UN founded
1945
Which is the capital of Spain?
a) Barcelona b) Valencia c) Seville d) Madrid
Madrid
Which city was the United Nations founded in?
San Francisco
First country to join the UN
China
Where is the UN headquarters?
New York City
Which of these dates is Human Rights Day observed?
a) 2/20 b) 5/16 c) 10/30 d) 12/10
Which of these is the capital of Israel
a) Tel Aviv b) Jerusalem c) Riyadh d) Damascus
Jerusalem
50 (51 including Poland)
What was the only country to withdraw membership from the United Nations?
a) Vietnam b) China c) Indonesia d) Philippines
BONUS 1: Who was this country's leader?
BONUS 2: Why did they withdraw?
You DO NOT need to answer all 3 if you buzz in
Indonesia
Sukarno
In protest to Malaysia becoming a non-permanent member of the security council during their conflict
Where is the UN Environment Programme headquartered?
a) Paris b) Tokyo c) Sydney d) Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
What year has the UN set it's sustainability goals for?
2030
Which of these is the capital of Malaysia
a) Jakarta b) Beijing c) Kuala Lumpur d) Dhaka
c) Kuala Lumpur
The foreign minister of THIS COUNTRY became the first President of the General Assembly of the United Nations on January 16th, 1946
Belgium
Last country to join the UN
South Sudan
Goal of the United Nations
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
Maintain international peace and security, give humanitarian assistance to those in need, protect human rights, and uphold international law.
What day + month was the UN founded?
October 24th
Which of these is the capital of Jamaica
a) Kingston b) Jamestown c) Bridgetown d) Queenstown
Kingston
How many countries ratified the UN charter, opening the way for the formation of the UN
29
Which country is gaining independence by 2027
Bougainville
What color is the UN flag?
Light blue with white map
On what day did the UN sign the Strategic Partnership Framework with the World Economic Forum in order to "jointly accelerate" the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
a) 1/1 b) 6/13 c) 8/17 d) 12/30
June 13th (6/13)
What is the capital of Bhutan
a) Thimphu b) Kathmandu c) Lung Chen d) Ura
Thimphu