MUN Basics
A _____ is a concise statement about your country's position on the issue
Position Paper/Policy Statement
What is the smallest continent by land area?
Australia
What group took control of Afghanistan after U.S. forces withdrew in 2021?
The Taliban
What ancient city-state is known for its philosophy and the establishment of democracy?
Athens/Ancient Greece
Where is the UN headquartered? (city)
New York City
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad
Diplomacy
Norway
In 2023, tensions rose over Taiwan's independence. What country considers Taiwan to be a breakaway province?
China
Which treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
What is the name of the economic partnership between Brazil, India, South Africa, Russia, and China.
BRICS alliance
What month is HAMUN hosted?
February
Yucatan, Iberian, and Balkan are all examples of this physical feature ?
Peninsulas
Which country withdrew from the Paris Agreement on climate change in 2020, but rejoined in 2021?
What was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II?
D-Day
In 2023, which organization welcomed Finland as its 31st member?
NATO
What does SDG stand for? (the basis of MUN)
Sustainable Development Goal
What is the second tallest mountain peak in the world?
K2
Which African country experienced a military coup in July 2023, leading to significant regional instability?
Niger
Which international organization was founded after World War I to promote peace but was replaced by the United Nations after World War II?
The League of Nations
What major international event took place in 2021 after being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Tokyo Summer Paris Olympics (2020)
NGOs provide support for a specific stance on a topic and are not affiliated with a specific country
NGO stands for?
Non-governmental organization
a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water
(hint: not a river)
Strait
Which Middle Eastern country has been in the middle of a civil war since 2015, leading to a humanitarian crisis?
Yemen
Which Latin American revolutionary gained Venezuela independence from Spain in 1821
Simon Bolivar
Which country hosted the 2023 ASEAN summit?
Indonesia