MUN Basics
A _____ is a concise statement about your country's position on the issue
Position Paper/Policy Statement
What is the largest lake in North America?
Lake Superior
This country launched a significant military offensive in Gaza in 2024 following escalations with Hamas.
Israel
Who did James Earl Ray assassinate in April 1968?
Martin Luther King Jr.
The UN was founded following which global event?
End of WW2 (1945)
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad
Diplomacy
What is the capital of Egypt?
In 2024, this country faced massive wildfires, prompting a global conversation on climate change and disaster preparedness.
Canada
What was the border between East Germany and West Germany called?
Berlin Wall
In 2023, this UN organization declared an end to the global health emergency caused by COVID-19.
What month is HAMUN hosted?
February
What is the world's smallest country?
Vatican City
This Asian country hosted the 2024 G20 summit, focusing on global economic recovery and climate action.
India
Which 3 countries made up the Axis powers in WW2?
Germany, Italy, Japan
In 2023, _____ was suspended from the UN Human Rights Council due to its invasion of a neighboring country.
Russia
What does SDG stand for? (the basis of MUN)
Sustainable Development Goal
This European mountain range separates France from Spain and forms a natural border between the two countries.
Pyrenees Mountains
U.S. Speaker of the House who recently faced pressure for the failure of a GOP funding bill
Mike Johnson
What was the name of the world's first man-made satellite launched by the USSR in 1957?
Sputnik
The UN recently condemned the military coup in this Southeast Asian nation, which has been under military rule since 2021.
Myanmar
How many SDGs are there?
17
This body of water separates Saudi Arabia from Africa and is critical for international shipping routes.
Red Sea
At least 20 people have been killed and 450 wounded in ______ in a new wave of blasts related to communication devices
Hint: Middle Eastern Country
Lebanon
What was the name of the battle where Napoleon was defeated?
Battle of Waterloo
How many UN member states are there?
193