The UN
What does the UN stand for?
United Nations
What is the largest continent?
Asia
Which country has a maple leaf on its flag?
CANADA
What is a country's leader commonly called?
President or Prime Minister
What does the acronym GSL stand for?
General Speakers' List
What year was the UN founded?
1945
What is the capital of China?
Bejing
Which country is famous for its boot-shaped outline?
Italy
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What is an opening speech used for?
To introduce your country's position on the topic
Where is the UN headquarters?
New York City
Smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
Which country doesn't have a square or rectangular flag?
Nepal
What is a Governor General?
Official representative of a monarch
What is a bloc?
A group of countries working together
How many permanent members are on the Security Council?
5
What country has the third largest population?
USA
Which country has the most time zones when including its overseas territories?
France
What is the term for countries working together for a shared goal?
Alliance or cooperation
What does a veto mean in the Security Council?
A permanent member blocks a substantive resolution
What are the 6 official languages of the UN?
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish
Which African country was historically known as Abyssinia?
Ethiopia
Which country is completely surrounded by South Africa?
Lesotho
What is the name of the international agreement adopted in 2015 to address climate change?
Paris Agreement
What is lobbying?
Approaching other delegates to gain support for ideas or resolutions