Yale
What color is associated with Yale?
What is blue?
In Model UN, this official document outlines a country’s stance on an issue.
What is a position paper?
This painter, known for her self-portraits and unibrow, is one of Mexico’s most famous artists.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This colorful February celebration is Mexico’s version of Mardi Gras, featuring masks, parades, and music.
What is Carnaval?
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
What are footsteps?
What is the name and breed of Yale's mascot?
Who is Dan the Bulldog?
According to UN rules, a draft resolution needs this minimum percentage of votes to pass in most General Assembly committees.
What is a simple majority (more than 50%)?
This "father of the Mexican Independence movement" gave his famous "Grito de Dolores" in 1810, but he never lived to see Mexico's independence.
Who is Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla?
During this December tradition, children reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter, knocking on doors and singing songs.
What are Las Posadas?
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
What is an echo?
Yale’s biggest rival, known for its annual football game, is this Ivy League school.
What is Harvard University?
What was the first war the United Nations was involved in following its creation?
What is the Korean War?
Despite being home to the largest pyramid by volume in the world, this city in Puebla is often overshadowed by Mexico City’s iconic pyramids.
What is Cholula?
This April festival in Puebla commemorates Mexico’s victory over France in 1862, often confused as Mexico’s Independence Day.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
I’m fiery and red, I top your dish,
I’m not a tomato, but I grant your wish.
I’m a staple here, from the coast to the sierra,
Without me, there’d be no salsa era.
What am I?
What is a chili pepper?
Where is Yale located (city, state)?
What is New Haven, Connecticut?
After which major war was the United Nations Charter established?
What is World War 2?
Though Mexico City is famously built on a lake, this lake—once the largest in Mexico—was drained in the 20th century and is now a source of environmental controversy.
What is Lake Texcoco?
On January 6th, Mexicans celebrate this holiday by eating Rosca de Reyes, a sweet bread that hides a figurine of baby Jesus inside.
What is Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings’ Day)?
I bloom in November with marigold light,
To guide the spirits on a special night.
With sugar skulls and an altar near,
I honor the dead with joy, not fear.
What am I?
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
Yale's current president.
Who is Maurie McInnis?
The real-life UN committee that primarily focuses on disarmament and international security.
What is the First Committee (DISEC)?
What is a Mayan Pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula?
What is Chichen Itza?
This November 20th holiday celebrates the start of a major social and political upheaval that began in 1910, marking the overthrow of Porfirio Díaz.
What is Día de la Revolución (Revolution Day)?
I’m an eagle perched, a serpent I snare,
On a cactus, I sit, high in the air.
I’m a symbol of pride, strength, and might,
Find me on the flag, green, red, and white.
What am I?
What is the coat of arms of Mexico?