World Cultures

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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
General Assembly

Purpose
Interesting & Important Facts
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

Economic and
Social Council
International Court
of Justice (World
Court)
Secretariat

Assembly about possible new members.

Economic and Social Council are responsible for Parliamentarians,
academics and major foundations for the international court of
justice.
Is the Judicial branch of the U.N.? They settle legal disputes
submitted by the states and give advice for legal questions.
Secretariat is an intergovernmental organization charged with the
promotion of aiding states to collectively maintain international
peace and security; it serves as a forum for member-states to
discuss and resolve pressing issues in the international field through

Trusteeship
Council

primarily diplomatic resources.

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.