Understanding the United Nations and Its Role

Understanding the United Nations and Its Role

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Business

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video discusses the relevance and need for improvement in the United Nations (UN), emphasizing fiscal responsibility and avoiding scandals. It highlights the UN Security Council's role in crisis response and suggests modernizing the UN by expanding its humanitarian and peacekeeping efforts. The speaker proposes adding new members to the Security Council, including Germany, Japan, and countries from the third world, Asia, Latin America, and Africa, to enhance international representation. The video concludes by stressing the importance of building international support through addressing global issues like genocide, pandemics, and poverty, aligning these efforts with national security goals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main improvements needed for the UN according to the speaker?

Increase military presence

Expand its headquarters

Reduce member nations

Improve fiscal responsibility

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council?

Russia, China, France, United States, Britain

Mexico, South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Argentina

Germany, Japan, India, Brazil, Nigeria

Canada, Australia, Italy, Spain, South Korea

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of the UN does the speaker suggest should be emphasized more?

Military expansion

Humanitarian efforts

Economic sanctions

Space exploration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is suggested to be added to the UN Security Council without veto power?

Italy

Germany

Canada

Australia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Asian country is mentioned as a potential addition to the UN Security Council?

Thailand

Indonesia

South Korea

Japan

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of expanding the UN Security Council according to the speaker?

To reduce global influence

To make it more representative

To focus on economic growth

To increase military power

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which continent is mentioned as having a potential representative in the expanded Security Council?

North America

Antarctica

Africa

Europe

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What global issues does the speaker suggest the UN should focus on?

Sports and entertainment

Space exploration and technology

Genocide, pandemics, and poverty

Tourism and cultural exchange

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker suggest the UN should act on the global stage?

As a cultural ambassador

As a global business leader

As the world's conscience

As the world's police