The Global Goals
The United Nations
UN Issues
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
In what country is there currently a civil war between the government, rebels, and ISIS, with the United States and Russia also involved?
Syria
100
In what year was the United Nations founded?
1945
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 it called when the United Nations sends military troops into a country to try to keep the peace?
Peacekeeping
200
On what date were the Sustainable Development Goals introduced?
September 25, 2015
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 were the goals that the United Nations pursued from 2000-2015 called?
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
300
In what year were the Millennium Development Goals introduced?
2000
300
What does MDG stand for?
Millennium Development Goal
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 new UN Secretary-General?
Antonio Guterres
400
What is it called when the United Nations tried to prevent wars from starting, and keep people safe around the world?
International Peace and Security
400
How many Member States of the United Nations adopted the Millennium Declaration?
189
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
During what month does the United Nations General Assembly start each year in New York City, with hundreds of Heads of State meeting to discuss world issues?
September
500
What is the topic for our Practice Simulation this Wednesday?
Protecting Natural Habitats!
500
Name at least 10 United Nations Member States!
There are 193, but any 10 of the 193 are correct!
500
What is the term used at the United Nations to describe the person in charge of a country's foreign relations?
The "Head of State"