Countries & Capitals
Capital of Canada
Ottawa
Where is UN Headquarters located?
New York City
What does a motion do in MUN?
Suggests an action for the committee (e.g., start debate, move to vote)
Who is the Prime Minister of Canada?
Mark Carney
Which South Korean boy band is often credited with spreading K-pop worldwide?
BTS
Capital of Brazil
Brasília
What year was the United Nations founded?
1945
What is the difference between a moderated and unmoderated caucus?
Moderated = timed speeches by the chair; Unmoderated = free discussion
Which US president was assassinated while riding in a motorcade?
John F. Kennedy
Which annual European music competition launched artists like ABBA and Måneskin?
Eurovision Song Contest
Capital of South Korea
Seoul
How many member states are currently in the UN?
193
What’s the minimum requirement for a simple majority vote?
More than half of the members present and voting
Who is the President of France?
Emmanuel Macron
What rapper is besties with Martha Stewart?
Snoop Dogg
Capital of Nigeria
Abuja
Which body of the UN is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
The Security Council
What is right of reply?
A response to a direct insult or accusation in debate
Which World Leader spent 27 years in prison, mainly on Robben Island?
Nelson Mandela
Name a movie that Taylor Swift has acted in?
Valentine’s Day, The Lorax, The Giver, Cats, and Amsterdam
Capital of Kazakhstan
Astana
Who is the current Secretary-General of the UN (2025)?
António Guterres
During voting procedure, can a delegate motion for a caucus?
No — once in formal voting, no interruptions
Who was the longest-serving UN Secretary-General?
Dag Hammarskjöld (1953–1961)
According to Billboard, who had the highest-grossing rock tour of 2023?
Coldplay