United Nations Headquarters

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How tall is United Nations Headquarters?505 feet (154 meters)
2. What is the location?East River, Manhattan, New York City, USA
3. What is the year construction began?1947
4. Why was New York City chosen as the home of the UN Headquarters?New York City was chosen because it shows that the UN wants to be open and reachable for all countries. The city also represents a place where many people from around the world can travel easily.
5. Who helped buy the land for the UN Headquarters?The land was given by John D. Rockefeller Jr. in 1946. His donation made it possible for the UN to build its headquarters there.

Multilateralism: The principle of participation by three or more parties, especially the governments of many countries, in international relations.
International Law: A set of rules, norms, and standards generally recognized in relations between nations.
Geopolitics: The study of the influence of geography on politics and international relations.