The Global Goals
The United Nations
Global Classrooms
Important Dates and Member States
Vocabulary
100
What goal deals with ending poverty?
Goal #1- End Poverty
100
What is the title of the leader of the United Nations Secretariat?
The Secretary-General
100

What is the object called that you raise to speak in the United Nations or in Global Classrooms?

Placard

100

Name at least 10 United Nations Member States!

Any of them are correct!

100
What is the word for countries that are part of the United Nations?
Member States
200
Which goal seeks to "Prevent the deaths of newborns and children under five years old"
Goal #3- Good Health
200
Where is the United Nations Headquarters?
New York City, USA
200

What is a moderated caucus?

A moderated caucus allows countries to speak more specifically on a subject and has a speaking time.

200

How many Member States are in the United Nations?

193

200
What does "SDG" stand for?
Sustainable Development Goal
300
Which goal might involve investing in technology like Solar Panels?
Goal #7- Renewable Energy
300
How many Member States are there in the United Nations?
193
300

What is an unmoderated caucus?

Time during a conference where delegates are allowed to freely converse and discuss.

300

By what date should the sustainable development goals be completed (ideally)?

2030

300

What is WHO and what do they do?

The World Health Organization, working to promote health and keep everyone, especially the vulnerable, safe.

400
Which goal calls for Member States, organizations, and the United Nations to work together for the rest of the goals?
Goal #17- Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
400

What is the name of the current UN Secretary-General?

Antonio Guterres

400

What is a position paper and when do you write it?

Describes your country's stance on the issue being discussed and possible solutions. It is written before the conference.

400

Why was the UN founded? What are its guiding principles?

The UN was created after World War II. It's main goals are promoting international peace and security, friendly relations between countries, and international cooperation.

400
What is written by the Member States when the United Nations agrees on a solution for an issue?
A "Resolution"
500
Which goal may encourage countries to build more roads or trains, or invest in new electrical power lines?
Goal #9: Innovation and Infrastructure
500

What are the five permanent countries on the Security Council?

China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States

500

How many resolutions can pass at the end of the conference?

Multiple resolutions can pass, as long as they don't contradict each other.

500

What year was the United Nations founded?

1945

500

What is the Secretariat?

Coordinates all UN activity and carries out the work from other organs of the UN.