UN Trivia 1
The first UN peacekeeping mission was authorized in 1948. Today it is also the longest running mission of the UN. With which conflict is it concerned?
Israel/Palestine
Where are the Headquarters of United Nations?
New York
"MUN is F__" is a common saying for model UN
fUN
In 1947 these two countries split apart after the British left and drew some terrible maps based on the Muslim and Hindu religions of the area. They have been at war ever since.
Pakistan/India (and Bangladesh)
1
Brazil
After which major war was the United Nations Charter established? (Bonus points... what was the date?)
WWII
24th October 1945
the power to reject or prohibit an official action, bill, or decision, effectively saying "no" with extra authority.
The 5 members of the Security Council do this constantly.
Veto
Your parents brother?
UNcle
This conflict was the largest and most destructive war ever fought in human history. What war was this?
WWII
2
North Korea
How many members comprise the Security Council, not including the five permanent members?
Bonus: Which countries are the permanent members?
15 members
China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States.
Name one country that is not a member of the UN
Taiwan, Kosovo, Palestine, Vatican City,
서울대학교 is an example of a ___________
UNiversity
Eastern and Western Germany were separated by this iconic wall. It was brought down in 1991
The Berlin Wall
3
Switzerland
The UN was the second multi-nation organization established in the 20th century. What is the name of the first?
League of Nations
What is the UN document that outlines the fundamental principles of the organization?
UN charter
We all live in the same ever expanding place.
The UNiverse
The Korean peninsula was divided along which 'parallel' line during the Korean war.
note: It was replaced by the Military Demarcation line in 1953. But the name still stands.
38th parallel
4
Netherlands
Q: What is the chief administrative officer of the UN called?
Bonus: What's his name?
Secretary General
António Guterres
What was the name of the Korean secretary general between 2007 and 2016?
The common goal of the UN... it means to bring people together for a common purpose.
UNite
This war lasted from 1955-1975 between the Viet Cong in the north and the US backed troops in the South.
Vietnam War
5
Mexico