World Cultures

Name:___________________________
Unit Introduction to Globalization
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The United Nations
Research sites on the internet to complete this assignment to gain
background knowledge on the United Nations.

1. Explain the meaning of the U.N. emblem.

The middle is the countries of concern and the olive branches
symbolize peace.

2. How many countries are members of the U.N. today?

There are 193 countries in the United Nations Today

3. How might you describe the U.N. General Assembly? What happens when it
convenes?
They talk about admission of new members, peace, security and
budgetary matter. What it convenes they just talk about it more.

4. Does the General Assemblys vote matter? Why or why not?

Yes because its all of the members states votes.

5. What is unique about the U.N.s headquarters?

Its in Manhattan and that land was given away.

6. What are the main goals of the U.N.?

The main goals of the U.N are to maintain international peace and security

7. Identify at least two challenges that exist in following the U.N. principles.
Not all nations get along with each other, and not every nation has the
same beliefs.

8. What was the League of Nations, and how does it relate to the U.N.?
It was a worldwide organization used to solve global disputes. Eventually,
the League of Nations failed and the U.N took over.

9. In what ways was the League of Nations an example of early globalization?

Identify at least two. First off, its globalization because it forces other
nations to work together to settle disputes and other international
problems. Also it was a main reason why the U.N was created which
is a huge international organization today used to create solutions
to worldwide issues.

10.Why did the League of Nations fail? Identify at least two reasons.
The onset of the Second World War demonstrated that the League had
failed in its primary purpose, which was to avoid any future world war.
Also, in the 1930s countries like Germany, Italy and Japan attacked weaker
countries. They were too strong for the League to stop them.

11.
In what year was the U.N. created? 1945. What was happening at that
time? WW2

12.How many countries originally joined the U.N.? 51

13.Why might the League of Nations be considered the forerunner of the United
Nations?
Because the League of Nations inspired the full concept of the U.N.

14.What is the U.N.s Security Council, and what countries are involved in it?

The Security Council is the department for maintaining peace and security.
The countries involved are: Angola,
Chad, Chile, Jordan, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Spain and
Venezuela

15.
Who is the newest U.N. member, and what noteworthy nations are not
members of the U.N.? Why has U.N. membership grown?
South Sudan is the newest member of the U.N, they joined 2011.

16.How is the U.N. funded?

Its funded by donations of the member states

17.Identify and six organizational bodies of the U.N. Complete the chart with
information about their purpose as well as details you find interesting or
important.
Organizational
Bodies

Purpose

General
Assembly

The main representative organ of the U.N

Security Council

The Security Council is responsible for observation of

international peace and security. They also inform and
recommend the General Assembly about possible new
members.

Economic and
Social Council

Economic and Social Council are responsible for

Parliamentarians, academics and major foundations for the
international court of justice.

International
Court of Justice
(World Court)

Is the Judicial branch of the U.N.? They settle legal disputes

submitted by the states and give advice for legal questions.

Secretariat

Secretariat is an intergovernmental organization charged with

the promotion of aiding states to collectively maintain

Interesting & Important Facts

international peace and security; it serves as a forum for

member-states to discuss and resolve pressing issues in the
international field through primarily diplomatic resources.
Trusteeship
Council

Authorized to examine or discuss reports from administering

on the political, economic, social and educational
advancement.

The U.N. also has separate organizations that work to meet its goals. List four
different groups or goals these organizations work to help or promote (NOT the
names of the organizations). Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, Achieve
universal primary education, Promote gender equality and empower
women and reduce child mortality.

What is the title of the U.N.s leader, and who currently holds this position? How is
this position used to counterbalance the strength of some U.N. members?
The U.N leader is called the Secretary General. The current Secretary
General is Ban Ki-Moon.

1. What do you feel is the future of the U.N.? Does it have a place in todays
world? Why or why not? What can it do to improve its position? Write a 5-6
sentence paragraph explaining your views. I think the question can be
answered both ways (yes and no). I think yes because the U.N helps
maintain organization throughout the world. However, with more
rebellious terrorist groups (ISIS, Al-Qaida etc.) on the rise, the U.N is
failing to maintain international peace and security. To improve the
position, I think the U.N needs to start giving harsh punishments to
nations that rebel or break the rules. Honestly, I think the U.N is
eventually going to die out and go away. Why do I think this?
Because certain groups think that they dont have to follow the rules
or listen to the U.N. So personally, I think every country is going to
become like that (Rebellious) towards the U.N and the whole
purpose for it will be tarnished.