MUN
United Nations
MUN Committees
General Knowledge
100

3 skills you will learn in MUN

Public speaking, debating, listening, writing, research etc.

100

Name a SDG goal 

no poverty; zero hunger; good health and well-being; quality education; gender equality; clean water and sanitation; affordable and clean energy; decent work and economic growth; industry, innovation and infrastructure; reduced inequalities; sustainable cities and communities; responsible consumption and production; climate action; life below water; life on land; peace, justice, and strong institutions; and partnerships for the goals.

100

This comittee focuses on promoting public health and works to combat diseases worldwide

WHO (World Health Organisation)

100

Who is the number one most-streamed artist on Spotify as of September 7,2025?

Taylor Swift 

200

Name the document that delegates prepare beforehand that gives an overview of a country's stance on a specific topic

Position paper  

200

This country has veto power (ability to block a resolution by casting a negative vote) 

China, Russia, France, The United Kingdom, and the United States

200

This committee is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women

UN Women

200

This is the capital city of Australia.

Canberra

300

This is the name for the final document that is voted upon by a committee at the end of a conference.

Resolution

300

The UN was officially established on this date (year)

October 24, 1945

Points for: 1930-1950

300

This UN body's primary responsibility is to promote economic and social progress around the world.

ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council)

300

The first modern Olympic Games were held in this country in 1896.

Athens, Greece

400

This is the role of the person who is the leader of a committee session and is responsible for managing the debate, ensuring smooth proceedings, and upholding the rules of procedure. 

Chair 

400

This country is the only UN member state to not ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

- Ratify means to sign an agreement 

- UNCRC is a worldwide agreement for the basic rights of all children

The United States

400

This UN body is responsible for maintaining international peace and security and has five permanent members with veto power.

Security Council

400

How many elements are in the periodic table?

118

500

The first Model United Nations conference was first held at which university? Bonus points if you name the year!

Oxford University in 1921


500

This country is not a member of the UN. Bonus point if you name the 2 countries! 

Holy See/Vatican City and Palestine

500

This committee which handles topics ranging from peacekeeping, special political missions, effects of atomic radiation and decolonization.

SPECPOL (Special Political and Decolonization Committee)

500

Which mammal has no vocal cords?

Giraffe

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