UN 101
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Name That Country
Everybody wants to rule the world
Diplomacy?
200
What does "UN" stand for?
What is the United Nations?
200
The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in this city.
What is Paris?
200
This country is home to Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the city of London.
What is the United Kingdom?
200
This country is led by a Prime Minister rather than a President. Its capital is Ottawa.
What is Canada?
200
A country's official representative to another country is called this.
What is an ambassador?
400
Where is the United Nations headquarters located?
What is New York City?
400
Bad Bunny is one of the biggest artists in the world. He is from this U.S. territory in the Caribbean.
What is Puerto Rico?
400
This country is home to the ancient city of Petra and the Dead Sea.
What is Jordan?
400
This former actor and comedian became the president of Ukraine in 2019.
Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
400
When two or more countries work together because they share common interests or security goals, they form this.
What is an alliance?
600
How many permanent members are on the UN Security Council?
What is 5?
600
Drake is strongly associated with this Canadian city, where he was born and raised.
What is Toronto?
600
This country consists of more than 7,000 islands and has Manila as its capital.
What is the Philippines?
600
This country's president became internationally important following political tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Its capital is Seoul.
What is South Korea?
600
Countries sometimes use these economic restrictions to pressure another country without going to war.
What are sanctions?
800
Name all five permanent members of the Security Council.
What are the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China?
800
This singer has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and famously performed the song “Waka Waka,” associated with the 2010 World Cup.
Who is Shakira?
800
This country is made up of more than 300 islands and is famous for its dramatic landscapes and rugby team known as the All Blacks.
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What is New Zealand?
800
This country's president has been one of the most influential and controversial figures in global politics since the beginning of the 21st century.
Who is Vladimir Putin?
800
Five countries have permanent seats on the UN Security Council and can block substantive resolutions with this power.
What is a Veto?
1000
Which UN organ includes representatives from all 193 UN member states?
What is the General Assembly?
1000
In Captain America: Civil War, the Sokovia Accords are created after an international debate over how superheroes should be regulated. In the real United Nations, which body is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
What is the UN Security Council?
1000
This country has territory in both Europe and Asia, but unlike Turkey, its capital is located in Europe.
What is Russia?
1000
This organization has 27 member states and is led by institutions including the European Commission, European Council, and European Parliament.
What is the European Union?
1000
This 1961 international agreement established the modern framework for diplomatic relations, including diplomatic immunity.
What is the Vienna Convention?