Background and the establishment of UN Flashcards
How many people died in the two world wars ?
Over 80 million
Before the First War, what congress was held by the non-governmental societies to promote peace ?
Universal Peace Congress
The League of Nations was established by the United States at which year ?
1920
In 1957, what disease was spread to Europe and North America and caused about 2 million death ?
Asian Flu
Which disease was first appeared in 1976 and its death rate is over 50% ?
Ebola virus
What is the full name of AIDS ?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
The first case of AIDS was reported at which year ?
1981
By 1999, how many people were diagnosed with AIDS ?
Over 30 million people
Name the treaty according to the description below.
- It was issued by the United States and Britain
- It advocated using peaceful methods to settle disputes and promote international cooperation after the war
- It was the basis of United Nation
Altantic Charter
When was Atlantic Charter issued ?
August 1941
Name this Declaration according to the description below.
- 26 countries signed this treaty
- These countries promised not to negotiate with Axis Power for peace alone
- The term “United Nation” first appeared in this Declaration
- It was signed in January 1942
Declaration of the United Nations
Answer the questions according to the descriptions below.
- 50 countries drafted and signed this treaty
- Poland signed the treaty and became the 51st founding member of this
- It was entered in force on October 24, 1945 - It marked the establishment of the United Nations
A. Name the treaty.
B. Name the meeting that was held.
C. When were these events occurred ?
- United Nations Charter
- San Francisco Conference
- From April to June 1945
How many organs does United Nations has ?
6/six
Which organ was responsible in policymaking in United Nation ?
General Assembly
With reference to the structure and functions of the General Assembly, answer the following questions.
1. In which month does it hold its annual meetings ?
2. What people do it elected ? (name 3)
3. What person does it appointed ?
- September
- Non-permanent members of the Security Council, members of other UN bodies, judges of the International Court of Justice.
- Secretary-General
Which organ in UN imposes economic sanctions and takes military action against offending states for the sake of maintaining world peace and security?
Security Council
With reference to the structure and functions of the Security Council, answer the following questions:
1. Which five countries are the permanent members ?
2. How many years do the security council elect the other non-permanent members ?
3. How many vote does each member have ?
4. How many affirmative votes are required for passing decisions on important matters ? Is it necessary to include those of all five permanent members ?
- China, United States, Russia, Britian, France
- Every 2 years
- One vote
- Nine votes, yes.
Which organ in UN is responsible for tackling the administrative affairs ?
Secretariat (秘書處)
Referring to the details of Secretariat in UN, answer the following question.
1. It is headed by which organ ?
2. The organ in (1) is appointed for how many years each term ?
- Secretary-General
- Five years
Which organ was responsible for administering trust territories after WWII and helping them to gain independence ?
Trusteeship Council
Referring to the details of the Trusteeship Council, answer the following question.
(1) When did it stop operation ?
(2) Which country was the last trust territory ?
-1994
-Palau
Referring to the details of Economic and Social Council, answer the following questions.
1. How many states does it make up for in the past and present ?
2. Name three specialized agencies and commissions under its supervision.
3. What is its role ?
-18,54
-Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 聯合國開發計劃處
- Promoting Sustainable Development in economic, social and environmental areas
Which organ in UN is responsible for the judicial affairs ?
International Court of Justice
Referring to the details of International Court of Justice, answer the following questions.
1. Where is it located in ?
2. It is formed by how many judges with different nationalities ?
3. Which two organs do they elected by ?
- Hague, Britian
- 15
- General Assembly, Security Council
