UN Factoids
After which major war was the UN founded?
World War II
This country is currently dealing with devastating forest fires, covering more than half of its territory in smoke.
The United States
How many time zones does Russia span?
a. 5
b. 7
c. 9
d.11
11
This 2020 U.S. presidential candidate is also a fashion designer, but was rejected by the world’s most famous fashion school Central Saint Martins because he is too famous.
Kanye West
This country has been blamed for using U.S. social media platforms to spread misinformation and create confusion around American politics and elections
Russia
The UN is headquarted here:
New York
This country's rapid and strict lockdown allowed it to eliminate COVID-19 in March from its country and keep it entirely COVID free until early August
What is New Zealand
Continents shift at the same rate as these....
Your fingernails!
This rapper and singer songwriter has the words “Always Tired” tattooed beneath his eyes.
Post Malone
This social media platform has been to blame for “tilting” elections in the United States via its posting of “fake news” and infiltration by Russian trolls.
This organization, founded in 1919, was the predecessor to the United Nations.
League of Nations
This world leader was rumored to be dead this year, in April, after going "missing" for twenty days only to reappear at a ribbon cutting ceremony later that month.
Kim Jong Un - DPRK
These are the three most populous countries in the world. List them in order of most populous to least populous for a couple extra points! Include their approx. populations and get even more extra points!
China - 1.39 billion
Inda - 1.32
US - 329,877
Indonesia - 267, 026
Pakistan - 233,500
Which historical leader holds the Guinness World Record for being on the most currencies?
The Guinness World Record for the individual featured on the most currencies is held by Queen Elizabeth II, who is pictured on the money of at least 35 countries (all part of the British Commonwealth)
This Chinese social media app is deemed a “national security threat” and has been blamed for disseminating “viral memes” and violating its user’s privacy by illegally collecting their data.
TikTok
What UN committee is the only committee that can take military action?
The Security Council
What does GDP stand for and what exactly does it measure?
What is the world's poorest country?
What is the world's wealthiest country?
It measures the market value of all products and services produced by a country.
Niger
Qatar
This is the only continent that can be found in the Earths all four hemispheres. Extra points - what are the two lines that divide the earth called?
Africa
Equator and Prime Meridian
BTS or, the Bangtan Boys are best known for this musical genre.
Kpop
A social media hoax dubbed, “Operation Mermaid,” created fake “free-coffee coupons” for people of color in an effort to humiliate this coffee company headquartered in Seattle.
Which two countries are the only counties in the world that are not members of the UN.
1. Holy See (Vatican City - did not want to be a member)
2. Palestine (has permanent observer status)
Not recognized as states by the UN
These two UN member states are the only UN member states that do not sell Coca-Cola in their country.
Cuba
North Korea (DPRK)
Approximately what percent of the Earth is covered by its oceans?
a. 65%
b. 70%
c. 80%
d. 85%
Aprox 70
This Gen Z pop pop star got his start by posting covers on the video-sharing app, Vine.
Shawn Mendes
This is the act of researching and publishing someone’s personal information (phone number, home address, etc.) to fringe and mainstream sites to invite unwanted harassment onto or embarrass someone.
Doxxing