UN TRIVIA GAME

First name of Myanmar?

• Burma

• Siam

• Formosa

• Yamato

Answer explanation

For generations, the country was called Burma, after the dominant Burman ethnic group. But in 1989, one year after the ruling junta brutally suppressed a pro-democracy uprising, military leaders suddenly changed its name to Myanmar.

Siam: Thailand

Formosa: Taiwan

Yamato: Japan

Which was the last country to become a member of the UN in 2011?

• South Korea

• South Sudan

• South Africa

• South America

Answer explanation

UN recruited South Sudan as 193rd Member State. The General Assembly on 14 July 2011 conceded the Republic of South Sudan as the 193rd member of the United Nations, inviting the recently autonomous nation to the network of countries.

Which one is the flag of United Nations?

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Answer explanation

The flag of the United Nations, and the emblem of the United Nations (which is part of the UN flag design) have become symbols of the Organization as it carries out its work. With a pair of olive tree branches and a map of the world, the emblem and the flag on which it rests are also aspirational symbols for people all over the world, for they speak to their hopes and dreams of peace and unity. The emblem and flag of the United Nations have the practical effect of identifying the Organization in areas of trouble and conflict, to any and all parties concerned. The “UN blue” colour was also chosen at this time and became an integral part of the visual identity of the Organization. Blue represents peace in opposition to red, for war.

 What country has the capital city Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit or colloquially as Krung Thep? 

• Cambodia

• Laos

• Thailand

• Vietnam

Answer explanation

Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon meaning 'The great city of angles'. The name Bangkok, used commonly by foreigners, is, according to one interpretation, derived from a name that dates to the time before the city was built—the village or district (bang) of wild plums (makok).

Where can the famous Lady Liberty be found?

• New Zealand

• New York

• Japan

• Paris

Answer explanation

The Statue of Liberty stands in Upper New York Bay, a universal symbol of freedom. Originally conceived as an emblem of the friendship between the people of France and the U.S. and a sign of their mutual desire for liberty, over the years the Statue has become much more. It is the Mother of Exiles, greeting millions of immigrants and embodying hope and opportunity for those seeking a better life in America. It stirs the desire for freedom in people all over the world. It represents the United States itself.

What country is shaped like a tiger or rabbit?

• Philippines

• Israel

• South Korea

• Brunei

Answer explanation

Many South Koreans, especially younger ones, describe their peninsula as “tiger-shaped.” The tiger is a traditional symbol that drives away misfortune, but it also represents the urban and aggressively successful modern South Korean economy. Other Koreans, especially older ones, still think of the peninsula as “rabbit-shaped.” The rabbit represents the wisdom of the peninsula’s traditional agricultural economy, which is rapidly becoming a memory. Both the tiger and rabbit appear in many Korean folktales and paintings and even on South Korean exports.

Where does the popular mobile mapping program, Waze develop?

• Israel

• South Korea

• Japan

• Singapore

Answer explanation

Google purchased the GPS-based navigation app in 2013 for a reported $1.3 billion.

What country is believed to be the origin of chess?

• Japan

• USA

• Canada

• India

Answer explanation

It is claimed that the game of chess originated in India some 1,500 years ago. It is said to be based on the 7th-century war game called chaturanga that flourished in northwestern India at the time.

Which country has taken the spot in 2022 as the most popular destination in the world?

• USA

• Philippines

• Dubai

• Paris

Answer explanation

This country has been slowly rising in the ranks of Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards over the past few years, and now in 2022 takes the crown of the number one most popular destination in the world.

This food is closely associated with Filipino cuisine and has achieved popularity throughout the world, it is still considered a poor man’s meal in the Philippines.

• Isaw

• Kwek-kwek

• Balut

• Taho

Answer explanation

Balut gained its popularity as an affordable, nutritious, and ready-to eat snack that makes it a staple and favorite street food among Filipinos. it is believed that balut was introduced to the Filipinos by Chinese traders back in the 1800s.