Current Events
Which country recently hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022?
What is the "General Assembly" of the UN?
Representation for all 193 Countries
Equal votes, equal votes
Meets in NYC
Describe a "Sovereign State" in your own terms.
A sovereign state has the highest authority over its land. According to international law, it must have a permanent population (people who live there), a defined territory (clear borders), an independent government, and the ability to interact with other countries.
The Capital of Spain
Madrid
This country exited the EU during "Brexit"
United Kingdom
Which two groups are currently in conflict in West Asia?
Israel and Palestine
How many sovereign states are represented in the UN General Assembly? Which two are not represented?
193. Palestine and the Vatican/Vatican City.
Define "UN Delegate" or "Global Classroom Delegate".
Representative of a country with equal stance and vote during a meeting of the general assembly.
The Capital of Portugal
Lisbon
This author wrote Don Quixote
Miguel de Cervantes
What global event is set to announce its winners between October 6 and 13, recognizing achievements in science, literature, peace, and economics.
The Nobel Prize
Name 3 of the organs of the UN.
-ECOSOC
-ICJ
-Gen Assembly
-Security Council
-Secretariat
-Trusteeship Council
Define "Democracy" and provide an example.
A representative democracy is a political system where the people choose leaders in free elections, and these leaders make decisions and govern on behalf of the people.
EX: USA
The Capital of China
Beijing
This artist sings Tití Me Preguntó.
Bad Bunny
Who is the Prime Minister of Spain?
Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón
What is the Secretary General of the UN's name?
António Guterres
What is a "placard"?
The name tag or country name on a folded piece of paper that you raise to speak.
The Capital of France
Paris
This former British Prime Minister is nicknamed the Iron Lady
Margaret Thatcher
Who is the current leader of Israel?
Benjamin Netanyahu
China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States.
Define a "veto"
A veto is the power to stop a decision. In the UN Security Council, the five permanent countries have this veto power.
The Capital of the U.S.A.
Washington, D.C.
This video game character first appeared in 1981. He is a plumber who often rescues a princess named Peach. He is known for his red hat and mustache.
Mario