World Cultures Name:___________________________

Unit Introduction to Globalization Block:_______

The United Nations
Complete this assignment to gain background knowledge on the United Nations. To begin, open an Internet browser and
navigate to the United Nations home page at http://www.un.org/en/index.shtml. Then, scroll down to the section
called The U.N. and, and click on CyberSchoolbus. Read the article there and respond to the items below:
1. Explain the meaning of the U.N. emblem.
The United Nations emblem is a picture of the world in olive branches to represent peace.

2. How many countries are members of the U.N. today? ____192__________
3. How might you describe the U.N. General Assembly? What happens when it convenes?
The best way to describe the general assembly is by calling it a world parliament. They make decisions by taking
votes.

4. Does the General Assemblys vote matter? Why or why not?
Yes because each country has its own vote. These votes carry out governmental opinion.


5. What is unique about the U.N.s headquarters?
It is in New York, it has its own flag, post stamps, and post office.

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

Keep peace throughout the world
Develop friendly relations between nations
Work together to make peoples lives better all around
Help the nation achieve these aims

7. Identify at least two challenges that exist in following the U.N. principles.

What some members believe could be a wrong principal
The UN doesnt interfere with other countries

8. What was the League of Nations, and how does it relate to the U.N.?
An organization started to keep peace in the early 20s

9. In what ways was the League of Nations an example of early globalization? Identify at least two.

57 countries were involved
Everyone was working for economic progress

10. Why did the League of Nations fail? Identify at least two reasons.

World war 2
Moral authority was insufficient

11. In what year was the U.N. created? ___1945______ What was happening at that time?_____________second
world war______________

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?
It provided structure and development of ideas for the UN.

14. What is the U.N.s Security Council, and what countries are involved in it?
Made to support the league-Germany, Japan, Italy, Britain, France
15. Why might the structure and operation of the Security Council be problematic? In other words, what principle does
it appear to violate? Identify two issues.

They werent working together
5 nations that lead it
Go to the BBCs profile on the U.N. at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/3159028.stm and scroll down
to the Members section.
16. 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-Taiwan and Soviet union-Members have permanent missions.

17. How is the U.N. funded?
Its funded by all the member nations.

18. The chart below lists the six organizational bodies of the U.N. Complete the chart with information about their
purpose as well as details you find interesting or important. NOTE: Youve already read a bit about the G.A. and S.C.
Organizational Bodies Purpose Interesting & Important Facts
General Assembly

Carry governmental opinion Each country has one vote
Security Council

Made to keep global peace. Britain, Germany, France and Italy are
involved
Economic and Social
Council
Deals with humanitarian, social, and economic
activities
54 members are selected by the general
assembly
International Court of
Justice (World Court)
Deals with the judicial branch and handles
legal disputes.
15 judges elected by the general assembly
Secretariat

Deals with the research for the UN 9000 drawn by 170 countries
Trusteeship Council

This is the UNs trust territories Suspended activities in 1994

19. 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).

IAEA-UNs nuclear watchdog
ICTY-Handles war crimes
Unicef-Child health and education
Unesco-promote peace

20. 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?
Ban Ki-moon- Prefers quiet diplomacy.

21. 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 UN has a good future if all countries keep peace and deal with problems in a civil way.
Without the UN Countries would be working independently and there would be a greater chance of war
between two places. I think it is essential for every country to speak its position or problems and communicate
with all the other members. Communication is the only way to improve and better the UNs problems. This is
why the UN is such a simple and easy solution for war and hate between countries.