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The Basics of Model UN Trivia Quiz

For US middle schoolers who love to debate and make speeches, and work together!

A multiple-choice quiz by d13skiara. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
d13skiara

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
211,058

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1170

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Question 1 of 10

1. After which major war was the United Nations Charter established? Hint

World War II

World War I

Civil War

Vietnam War

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council? Hint

US, UK, Russia, France, China

UK, US, Italy, China, Japan

US, Russia, Japan, France, Germany

US, UK, Russia, Germany, China

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many members are on the UN Security Council at one time? Hint

100

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does a preambulatory clause in a resolution state? Hint

what we should do about a problem

the problem

it's not a clause

what other people have said about a problem

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Question 5 of 10

5. With what should an operative clause end? Hint

a period

a semicolon

a comma

whatever fits the context

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the first thing you motion for in a Model UN session? Hint

for a moderated caucus

to set the speaker's time

to set the agenda

to set the general speaker's list

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Model UN, what do you call it when you correct a Chair or delegate's error in parlimentary procedure? Hint

a point of information

a point of error

point of inquiry

a point of order

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is a country rotated on to the UN Security Council in January 2005? Hint

Chad

Tajikistan

Uruguay

Tanzania

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Question 9 of 10

9. What's the difference between a moderated and unmoderated caucus in Model UN? Hint

one is a relaxed dicussion, the other is typically done from a podium

in one you have to be silent and work on resolutions, and in the other you everyone has to state their opinion on the topic

in one you sit aound and talk about the topic and in the other you take turns going up to the podium

one's a snack break and the other is where you get to speak at the podium

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these motions is debatable? Hint

motion for an unmoderated caucus

motion to adjourn

motion for a roll call vote

motion to close the speakers list

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After which major war was the United Nations Charter established?

Answer: World War II

Founded in 1945 directly after World War II, around 50 nations met to establish the UN as a successor to the League of Nations.

2. Who are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council?

Answer: US, UK, Russia, France, China

The five permanent members are the only countries who can never get thrown off the council, whereas the other members keep trading off.

3. How many members are on the UN Security Council at one time?

Answer: 15

The small size makes it easier to make decisions, and creates a less hectic atmosphere.

4. What does a preambulatory clause in a resolution state?

Answer: the problem

Although preambulatory clauses can include what others have said about a problem, that isn't the main focus.

5. With what should an operative clause end?

Answer: a semicolon

The final operative clause ends with a period to signal the end of the resolution, but otherwise it's all semicolons. (the preambulatory clauses end in commas)

6. What is the first thing you motion for in a Model UN session?

Answer: to set the agenda

Before anything else you have to determine what you're going to talk about. In a Model UN session there are usually only two or three topics that were pre-assigned so all you do is decide which one you want to discuss first, second, and so on.

7. In Model UN, what do you call it when you correct a Chair or delegate's error in parlimentary procedure?

Answer: a point of order

Usually if a Chair or another delegate makes a mistake a member of the council will point it out to them, by raising their placard for a point of order.

8. Which of these is a country rotated on to the UN Security Council in January 2005?

Answer: Tanzania

One of my favorite countries to represent in Model UN was Tanzania, so this question is for my great experience that year!

9. What's the difference between a moderated and unmoderated caucus in Model UN?

Answer: one is a relaxed dicussion, the other is typically done from a podium

Although you can have a snack in an unmoderated caucus, and you can talk about resolutions, that's not all of it. In the moderated caucus you just get to raise your placard and discuss things relevant to the topic, with the Chair moderating the whole thing.

10. Which of these motions is debatable?

Answer: motion to close the speakers list

If there is opposition to the motion, the opposer and the initiator of the motion each have 30 seconds to say why they either opposed or made the motion.

Source: Author d13skiara

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