UN Basics
What does “UN” stand for?
United Nations!
Which country has a red maple leaf on its flag?
Canada!
What does the word peace mean?
No fighting and lots of kindness!
In which country can you see kangaroos?
Australia! 🦘
The UN was created to help countries cooperate and live in peace.
TRUE
When do we celebrate UN Day in our school? (This year)
Today!!! (5th of November)
The red circle on Japan’s flag represents what?
A) A cherry 🍒
B) The sun ☀️
C) A red moon 🔴
Answer: B — The Sun!
You are lucky…
Free points
Where can you visit the Pyramids?
Egypt!
The UN only helps rich countries because they have more money to share.
FALSE!
💡 The UN helps all countries — especially those that need support the most.
What is one main goal of the UN?
To help countries live in peace and work together! 🕊️
What color is the United Nations flag?
Answer: Light blue! 💙
Fun fact: The color stands for peace and calm.
True or False: Peace means sleeping in class.
False! But it sounds relaxing.
Which country is famous for pizza AND leaning towers?
Italy! 🍕🏛️
The UN’s main message is: We’re all different, but we can work together.
TRUE!!
How many countries are part of the UN — a few, a lot, or almost all countries?
Almost all countries! (There are 193 members!) 🌎
Which color never appears on any national flag?
Purple! 💜
Because it used to be very expensive to make purple dye long ago.
If your class was the UN, what rule would you make for world peace?
Be creative
True or False: In Japan, students help clean their classrooms every day as part of school life.
TRUE! It teaches responsibility and teamwork.
The UN was founded after World War I to stop future wars.
FALSE!
💡 It was founded after World War II, in 1945, to promote peace and cooperation.
What do the olive branches on the UN logo mean? 🌿
Peace! 🕊️
Which continent has the most countries in the UN?
Answer: Africa! 🌍
What’s something the UN does to keep peace?
Sends peacekeepers to help countries!
Some countries have no forests at all!
TRUE! For example, Qatar and Greenland have very few trees due to their climates.
The UN also protects animal rights around the world.
TRUE! Through its environmental programs like UNEP! 🐘