4.5 The role of the Netherlands in conflicts

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4.5 The role of the Netherlands in conflicts

Peacekeeping mission problems

1. Location and situation. (far away, expensive)
2. Physical conditions. (climate, resources, difficult to access and control)

3. Social conditions. (guerrilla groups)

What is a guerrilla group?

a member of an unofficial military group that is trying to change the government by making sudden, unexpected attacks on the official army forces

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Which of these countries is not a member of the United Nations?

1. North Korea
2. South Korea
3. Taiwan
4. Japan

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What is the official language of the United Nations?

1. Spanish
2. Arabic
3. English
4. French

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What is the role of the International Court of Justice in The Hague?

1. To settle legal disputes between states and give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by the UN
2. To enforce human rights
3. To promote peaceful settlement of disputes
4. To prosecute individuals for war crimes

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Do you know any UN organisations?
Yes? Name them

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Write a limitation down.

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When was the United Nations founded?

1. November 11, 1918
2. January 1, 1900
3. October 24, 1945
4. July 4, 1776

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How many members are there in the United Nations?

1. 100
2. 50
3. 193
4. 10

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What is the United Nations?

1. A religious group with millions of followers.
2. An international organization promoting peace and cooperation.
3. A political party in the United States.
4. A new type of currency.