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Growing up in South Korea, this world leader is the former Secretary-General of the United Nations

Ban Ki-Moon

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What is the work area of the UN that deals with nuclear disarmament, terrorism, and peacekeeping?
Peace and Security
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If a country is in the United Nations, what is it called?
A "Member State"
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This signing of what document in San Francisco in 1945 created the United Nations?
The United Nations Charter
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In September 2015, the United Nations began what number annual session of the General Assembly?
The 70th Session
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How many Secretaries-General of the United Nations have there been so far?
8
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What work area of the UN deals with poverty, hunger, education, and the environment?
Sustainable Development
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This position is the "chief administrative officer" or leader of the United Nations
The Secretary-General
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What is the location of United Nations Headquarters?
New York City
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What is the name of the UN Goals that have replaced the Millennium Development Goals?
The Sustainable Development Goals.
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Before becoming Secretary-General, what was Ban Ki-moon's job?
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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What work area of the UN deals with women's rights, children's rights, and indigenous people?
Human Rights
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Name at least three organs of the United Nations
Secretariat, General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council
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In what year was the UN formally created?
1945
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What is the name of the main deliberative body of the UN, which includes all 193 Member States?
The General Assembly
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What languages does Secretary-General Ban speak?
Korean, French, and English
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What work area of the UN deals with refugees, natural disasters, and food security?
Humanitarian Affairs
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How many countries are considered "Member States" of the United Nations?
193
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This organization was replaced by the United Nations after "failing" to prevent World War II.
The League of Nations
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What is it called when no Member State at the UN requests a formal vote on a resolution?
Consensus!
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When did Secretary-General Ban take office?
January 1, 2007
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What work area of the UN deals with legal conflicts between countries?
International Law
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The Member States of the General Assembly meet during these months for their "regular session".
September to December
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This country became a Member State of the United Nations in 2011.
South Sudan
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What are organizations that work for the common good and partner with the UN, but are not part of any government called?
NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations)