history

Question 1

what is the United nations?

Answer 1

An international organisation designed to avoid war and promote peace.

Question 2

when did the UN form?

Answer 2

24 October 1945, just after WW2

Question 3

why was the UN formed?

Answer 3

The destruction caused by World War I and World War II led many people to desire an international organisations dedicated to maintaining peace.

Question 4

Who is in the UN security council?

Answer 4

5 permanent members- China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States,

Question 5

is the UN security council successful?

Answer 5

It does have its flaws. Eg. veto- meaning a single country can prevent a majority of the Security Council from taking any action.

Question 6

Why and when was the UN security council formed

Answer 6

17 January 1946
for the maintenance of international peace and security

Question 7

Who are the UN peace keepers

Answer 7

police officers, military, soldiers and citizens

Question 8

what do UN peace keepers do

Answer 8

protect civilians, actively prevent conflict, reduce violence, strengthen security and empower national authorities to assume these responsibilities.

Question 9

Successful UN peacekeeping

Answer 9

Sierra Leone- peacekeepers helped stabilise the country 1999-2005

Question 10

Unsuccessful UN peacekeeping

Answer 10

Rwanda 1994- UN failed to prevent the Rwandan genocide where 1mil people died.

Question 11

who are NATO

Answer 11

North atlantic treaty organisation, an alliance made by europe + north america

Question 12

What has NATO done?

Answer 12

Twenty years ago, NATO stopped ethnic cleansing in Kosovo – saving untold lives of defenseless civilians

Question 12

what does NATO do

Answer 12

safeguard the freedom and security of all its members

Question 13

Why does NATO matter

Answer 13

NATO is an alliance of countries from Europe and North America.
NATO’s essential and enduring purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members.

Question 14

What does Israel want from Palestine?

Answer 14

Key aspects of the conflict include the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the status of Jerusalem, Israeli settlements, borders,
Palestinian freedom of movement, and the Palestinian right of return.

Question 15

What rights are at risk in the israel v palestine war?

Answer 15

freedom of movement, not to be tortured, everyone has the right to belong to a religion, innocent until proven guilty

Question 16

general assembly

Answer 16

A big meeting where every country in the United Nations has a vote. They discuss important issues like peace, hunger, and climate change.

Question 17

refugee

Answer 17

Someone who has left their country because they are not safe there and is asking another country to protect them.

Question 18

security council

Answer 18

A group within the United Nations that makes important decisions about peace and security in the world. It includes the Permanent 5 and other rotating members.

Question 19

permanent 5

Answer 19

China, russia, france, UK, America

Question 20

communism

Answer 20

A person or country that believes everyone should share work and rewards equally. In communism, the government controls most businesses, land, and resources to make things equal for everyone.

Question 21

asylum seeker

Answer 21

Someone who has left their country because of war, natural disaster, or danger, and is looking for safety in another country. They seek legal status as a Refugee

Question 22

migrant

Answer 22

Someone who moves to a new country to live there permanently.

Question 23

UN secretary general

Answer 23

The leader of the United Nations who helps countries work together, especially in solving global problems.

Question 24

tabloid news

Answer 24

A type of newspaper that often has shorter, simpler articles, more pictures, and focuses on exciting or surprising stories, sometimes about celebrities.

Question 25

broadsheets news

Answer 25

A type of newspaper that covers big, serious news and issues in detail, often with long articles.

Question 26

spheres of influence

Answer 26

Areas in which a powerful country has control or influence, even though it doesn’t officially own those areas.

Question 27

international conflict

Answer 27

A serious disagreement or fight between different countries, which might involve armies or governments.

Question 28

what is NATO

Answer 28

Short for North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a group of countries that have agreed to protect each other if any of them are attacked.

Question 29

Sustainable development goals

Answer 29

A set of 17 goals created by the United Nations to make the world a better place by 2030, covering things like ending poverty, protecting the environment, and promoting peace.

Question 30

veto

Answer 30

The power to stop a decision or action by saying “no.” In the UN, the Permanent 5 countries can use a veto to block certain decisions in the Security Council.

Question 31

mutual assistance

Answer 31

When two or more countries agree to help each other, especially in times of need or danger.

Question 32

what and when was the cold war

Answer 32

A period of tension and competition from about 1947 to 1991 between two big powers, the United States and the Soviet Union. They didn’t fight directly, but there were threats and a lot of mistrust.

Question 33

capitalism

Answer 33

an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

Question 34

great power unanimity

Answer 34

Decisions on substantive matters require nine votes, including the concurring votes of all five permanent members. This is the rule of “great Power unanimity”, often referred to as the “veto” power.