Geography
Name the seven continents
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia/Oceania, Antarctica
What are the two types of caucuses?
Moderated, unmoderated (also gentleman's unmod)
This country is hosting its largest-ever military parade on September 3, 2025, showcasing hypersonic missiles, drones, and stealth combat aircraft.
China
What do you call the head of the UN?
Secretary General
What very famous couple recently got married
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
This country's control of the Pitcairn Islands means at least one of its territories always experiences sunlight. This country maintains control over the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Falklands. Name this European country that controls Bermuda and a namesake collection of Virgin Islands.
United Kingdom (accept UK, Britain, or the like. Do not accept England)
Name 3 types of points in Model UN
Point of order, point of information, point of parliamentary procedure, point of personal privilege, point of clarification
The 2025 Beijing parade marks the 80th anniversary of this historic event’s end in Asia.
World War Two (Japansese Resignation)
When was the UN founded?
1945
This iconic pop star is returning to perform at the 2025 MTV VMAs for the first time in five years.
Lady Gaga
The Topkapi Palace in this city is located near the junction of the Golden Horn with the Bosporus. This city contains the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and it was formerly known as Byzantium. Name this largest city of Turkey.
Istanbul
When is the secondary speaker's list used?
Literally never. If it closes, however, the committee moves into voting bloc.
International leaders are gathering as the “Coalition of the Willing” to discuss security guarantees for this nation.
Ukraine
Name one power the Security Council has that the General Assembly does not
The Security Council can pass binding resolutions, and the General Assembly can only recommend actions to counter aggression after the Security Council has been paralyzed by a veto.
Name the famous TV personality who recently posted a picture showing themselves free of skin cancer
Gordan Ramsey
Name the 5 countries bordering Syria
Lebanon, Türkiye, Iraq, Jordan, Israel
What motions do you use to begin committee?
Motion to open debate, motion to open the PSL, motion to open the SSL, motion for a mod OR Motion to open debate, motion to set the agenda, motion to set the speaker's list, motion for a mod
In September 2025, investor concerns rose after political instability in this country, where budget disputes and a no-confidence vote shook markets.
France
What two nations are observer states in the UN?
Vatican City, Palestine
This song recently crossed 5 billion streams on Spotify (Name song and artist)
Blinding Lights, The Weeknd
What countries does Canada border?
Denmark, USA, (France - maritime, not required)
What does a Motion to Divide the Question do?
The chair, during voting bloc, opens to suggestions on how to divide the resolution, then the committee votes on each part. (No points if no mention of voting on each part)
Markets in September 2025 grew more volatile after this country’s president abruptly threatened fired this Federal Reserve governor, fueling fears of global economic uncertainty. (List Country, President, and governer)
USA, Donald Trump, and Lisa Cook
Name all 6 UN main bodies
General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Secretariat, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council (defunct)
Name 6 of the 12 people chosen for the USA Ryder Cup Team
Keegan Bradley, Sam Burns, Bryson Dechambeu, Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay, Harris English, Ben Griffin, Russel Henley, Xander Schauffele, JJ Spaun, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Comeron Young,