The UN
Parlia Pro
Topic
Current Events
Grammar/Vocab
100
What is MDG 2? (must include a verb and subject)
Achieve Universal Primary Education
100
In parliamentary procedure, what do you say when you need to go to the bathroom?
Point of Personal Privilege
100
What are some reasons that girls are not permitted to go to school in developing countries. (name at least 2)
Must work in the home, Religious Beliefs about women, Discrimination, unsafe transport to school, male teachers
100
Which country is currently having a civil war, where Russia is supporting the side that is pro-Russia, but then lying to other countries about using violence there.
The Ukraine
100
According to UNICEF, 22,000 _________________________ die each day because of poverty. (niños y niñas)
children
200
Which is not an official language of the UN? Japanese English Spanish Arabic
Japanese
200
Name the people who sit on the dais.
Chair Rapportuer Director
200
What is school life expectancy?
The age students leave school.
200
Name a country (not your own) where there is high gender inequality
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200
The country of Bolivia ____________________ a population of 10.67 million. Tiene
has
300
What is MDG 3? (must include a verb and subject) Define the words
Promote Gender Equality Gender Equality exists in a society where men and women have the same rights. They earn the same amount of money for the same work, they share responsibilities, they have equal opportunities, etc.
300
If you are a country like Paraguay, which countries should you try to talk to during unmoderated caucus?
Countries in your region Developed countries Countries with the same problems as you
300
Name the countries that YOUR country helps/receives help from.
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300
The terrorist group, Boko Haram, originated in this country, and is now spreading to other African
Nigeria
300
The country of Germany _______________ with France that we must take action against ISIS. Esta de acuerdo
agrees
400
Where is the UN headquartered?
New York
400
Make a perfect motion for a moderated caucus.
Speaking Time Total Time Subject
400
What two gases cause global warming?
Methane and CO2
400
Which European country is having so many economic problems, that now the EU is threatening to make them leave the Eurozone?
Greece
400
The country of Lebanon ________________________ the committee to give us more aid to help us provide for Syrian refugees
encourages/advises/calls upon
500
Name at least 7 of the 8 MDGs + 100 extra points if you can name all 8
To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger To achieve universal primary education To promote gender equality and empower women To reduce child mortality To improve maternal health To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases To ensure environmental sustainability To develop a global partnership for development
500
Name and define all types of points.
Point of Order Point of Personal Privilege Point of Inquiry Point of Information
500
What effects are global warming/ environmental destruction having on animals? Give at least 3 examples
Arctic melting causes them to lose their habitat/ Animals have to go into the mountains / Fish die in the seas / Deforestation causes the loss of habitats
500
Which countries are in the most danger if sea levels continue to rise? (Give at least 3 example)
The Netherlands Island countries Bangladesh
500
There is a serious ______________ of schools in Afghanistan. Falta
lack