Lesson 3 Flashcards
Human rights are inherent to all human beings regardless of:
A) Race and nationality
B) Sex, language, and religion
C) Ethnicity or any other status
D) All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following are considered fundamental human rights?
A) The right to life and liberty
B) Freedom from slavery and torture
C) Freedom of opinion and expression
D) All of the above
D. All of the above
The 1993 World Conference on Human Rights stated that:
A) Human rights are optional and vary by country
B) All human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent, and interrelated
C) Only political rights matter
D) None of the above
B. All human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent, and interrelated
According to the principle of universality in human rights:
A) Human rights apply only to certain regions
B) Every individual is entitled to human rights without discrimination
C) Human rights depend on the individual’s social status
D) Both A and C
B. Every individual is entitled to human rights without discrimination
Which of the following rights are examples of human rights?
A) Right to work and education
B) Right to freedom of opinion and expression
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
C. Both A and B
Human rights are considered interdependent because:
A) They function separately from one another
B) Each right contributes to and relies on the fulfillment of other rights
C) Only political rights matter
D) None of the above
B. Each right contributes to and relies on the fulfillment of other rights
The indivisibility of human rights implies that:
A) Certain rights can be ignored without consequences
B) All rights are of equal importance and cannot be separated
C) Only economic rights should be prioritized
D) None of the above
B. All rights are of equal importance and cannot be separated
The right to freedom from slavery and torture is an example of:
A) A civil and political right
B) An economic right
C) A privilege that can be denied
D) None of the above
A. A civil and political right
Which of the following best reflects the statement made at the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights?
A) “All human rights must be viewed independently.”
B) “All human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent, and interrelated.”
C) “Human rights are context-specific and can be disregarded if needed.”
D) None of the above
B. “All human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent, and interrelated.”
The principle of non-discrimination in human rights means:
A) Certain groups may be excluded from human rights protections
B) Every individual is entitled to human rights without bias or unequal treatment
C) Only citizens of a country have human rights
D) None of the above
B. Every individual is entitled to human rights without bias or unequal treatment
Freedom of opinion and expression as a human right entails:
A) The ability to freely express one’s views without fear of retribution
B) Complete suppression of dissenting voices
C) Limiting speech based on government regulations alone
D) None of the above
A. The ability to freely express one’s views without fear of retribution
Human rights include:
A) Economic, social, and cultural rights
B) Civil and political rights
C) Both A and B
D) Only political rights
C. Both A and B
The idea that human rights are interrelated suggests:
A) The fulfillment of one right affects and contributes to the realization of others
B) Each right is isolated and functions independently
C) Only basic rights matter
D) None of the above
A. The fulfillment of one right affects and contributes to the realization of others
Which of the following is an example of discrimination that violates human rights?
A) Denying education based on gender
B) Limiting freedom of speech for political reasons
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
C. Both A and B
Human rights are considered universal because:
A) They apply only in democratic countries
B) Every human being is entitled to them without exception
C) They vary significantly between cultures and regions
D) None of the above
B. Every human being is entitled to them without exception
Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire, is known for:
A) Conquering Babylon in 539 BC
B) Issuing the Cyrus Cylinder, considered the oldest known declaration of human rights
C) Establishing freedom for slaves and religious freedom in Babylon
D) All of the above
D. All of the above
The Cyrus Cylinder is significant because it:
A) Contains the oldest known declaration of human rights
B) Was ignored by the ancient world
C) Solely focused on economic reforms
D) None of the above
A. Contains the oldest known declaration of human rights
Which organization recognized the Cyrus Cylinder as an “ancient declaration of human rights” in 1971?
A) The European Union
B) The United Nations (UN)
C) The International Court of Justice (ICJ)
D) The British Museum
B. The United Nations (UN)
Cyrus the Great’s reforms included:
A) Freeing Jewish slaves from Babylonian captivity
B) Promoting religious freedom and restoring temples
C) Improving the lives of conquered peoples
D) All of the above
D. All of the above
The idea of human rights initiated by Cyrus the Great spread to:
A) Greece, India, and Rome
B) Only Rome
C) China and Japan
D) None of the above
A. Greece, India, and Rome
Roman ‘Natural Law’ was characterized by:
A) Principles that people follow without being commanded
B) Abuse of power by despotic rulers
C) Both A and B
D) Only religious laws
C. Both A and B
The Magna Carta, issued by King John of England in 1215, is known as:
A) The Great Charter
B) A symbol of liberty, democracy, and human rights
C) Both A and B
D) A document on economic regulation
C. Both A and B
Which of the following documents was inspired by the Magna Carta?
A) The British Bill of Rights (1689)
B) The US Declaration of Independence (1776)
C) The French Revolution’s ideals of “Liberté, égalité, fraternité”
D) All of the above
D. All of the above
Roman Natural Law concepts transformed into which French ideals?
A) Natural Rights
B) Absolute monarchy
C) Economic regulation
D) None of the above
A. Natural Rights
The Preamble of the UN Charter reaffirms faith in:
A) Economic equality
B) Fundamental human rights, dignity, and equal rights of men and women
C) The elimination of all states
D) None of the above
B. Fundamental human rights, dignity, and equal rights of men and women
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted on December 10, 1948, states in Article 1 that:
A) Human rights are context-specific
B) All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights
C) Only men are entitled to certain rights
D) None of the above
B. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights
Which of the following documents is considered a symbol of liberty, democracy, and human rights?
A) The Magna Carta
B) The US Constitution
C) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
D) All of the above
D. All of the above
Cyrus the Great’s reforms emphasized:
A) Economic restrictions on conquered peoples
B) Freedom of religion and protection for marginalized groups
C) Exclusive rights for the ruling elite
D) None of the above
B. Freedom of religion and protection for marginalized groups
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) is significant because it:
A) Applies exclusively to specific countries
B) Established a universal standard of human rights for all people
C) Focuses only on economic rights
D) Both B and C
B. Established a universal standard of human rights for all people
The phrase “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” is found in:
A) The Magna Carta
B) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1
C) The Cyrus Cylinder
D) None of the above
B. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
A) 1776
B) 1948
C) 1989
D) 1215
B. 1948
Which phrase is included in the Preamble of the UN Charter?
A) “Promote economic superiority over others”
B) “Reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small”
C) “Establish absolute sovereignty for all member states”
D) “Ensure military dominance over weaker states”
B. “Reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small”
Who issued the Magna Carta?
A) King Henry VIII
B) King John of England
C) Queen Elizabeth I
D) None of the above
B. King John of England
When was the Magna Carta issued?
A) 1547
B) 1215
C) 1603
D) None of the above
B. 1215
Approximately how many people die each year from hunger and hunger-related diseases?
A) 5 million
B) 9 million
C) 12 million
D) None of the above
B. 9 million
Examples of severe human rights violations include:
A) Genocide and torture
B) Persecution of minorities based on race or religion
C) Human trafficking and exploitation of child labor by multinational corporations (MNCs)
D) All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following groups are often targeted for human rights abuses like the sex trade, slavery, and forced labor?
A) Only men
B) Women and children
C) Elderly people exclusively
D) None of the above
B. Women and children
The practice of “trokosi” in Ghana, Togo, and Benin involves:
A) Religious freedom
B) Enslavement of women and girls as “slaves of God”
C) Economic empowerment for women
D) None of the above
B. Enslavement of women and girls as “slaves of God”
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) affects approximately how many people globally?
A) 100 million
B) 200 million in 30 countries
C) 50 million exclusively in Europe
D) None of the above
B. 200 million in 30 countries
Nazi Germany’s atrocities during WWII included:
A) Systematic genocide, mass murder, and torture
B) Experiments on humans, rape, and use of gas chambers
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
C. Both A and B
The Jewish genocide during WWII by Nazi Germany resulted in:
A) 1 million deaths
B) 3 million deaths
C) 6 million deaths
D) None of the above
C. 6 million deaths
The concept of “Cultural Relativism” can sometimes be used to:
A) Justify or explain harmful practices within cultural contexts
B) Promote universal human rights
C) Eliminate discrimination entirely
D) None of the above
A. Justify or explain harmful practices within cultural contexts
FDR’s 1941 State of the Union Address introduced the “Four Freedoms,” which include:
A) Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Worship
B) Freedom from Want and Freedom from Fear
C) Both A and B
D) Only economic freedoms
C. Both A and B
Which of the following best reflects FDR’s “Four Freedoms” that people everywhere in the world ought to enjoy?
A) Economic dominance, military strength, speech control, and religious hierarchy
B) Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear
C) Freedom to dominate others economically
D) None of the above
B. Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear
Human rights violations such as enforced disappearance and involuntary detention target:
A) Minorities exclusively
B) Refugees only
C) Individuals across different groups, often politically motivated
D) None of the above
C. Individuals across different groups, often politically motivated
Refugees are often vulnerable to:
A) Human trafficking
B) Persecution based on ethnicity or religion
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
C. Both A and B
Exploitation of cheap child labor by multinational corporations is a human rights violation that primarily affects:
A) Adults
B) Young children in vulnerable regions
C) Only citizens of developed countries
D) None of the above
B. Young children in vulnerable regions
The concept of “Freedom from Want,” as articulated by FDR, refers to:
A) Economic inequality
B) Ensuring basic needs and security for all people
C) The right to engage in armed conflict
D) None of the above
B. Ensuring basic needs and security for all people
“Freedom from Fear,” as described by FDR, emphasizes:
A) Living without threats of violence or oppression
B) Economic security for businesses
C) Limiting speech rights for national security
D) None of the above
A. Living without threats of violence or oppression
Which of the following is one of the “Four Freedoms” mentioned by FDR in his 1941 State of the Union Address?
A) Freedom of Speech
B) Freedom of Worship
C) Freedom from Want
D) All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is not one of FDR’s “Four Freedoms”?
A) Freedom from Fear
B) Freedom to Conquer
C) Freedom of Worship
D) Freedom of Speech
B. Freedom to Conquer
Which of these freedoms was part of FDR’s “Four Freedoms”?
A) Freedom to Bear Arms
B) Freedom from Fear
C) Freedom of Speech
D) Both B and C
D. Both B and C
According to FDR’s “Four Freedoms,” which freedom ensures individuals have the right to express themselves without repression?
A) Freedom from Want
B) Freedom of Speech
C) Freedom from Fear
D) None of the above
B. Freedom of Speech
FDR’s “Four Freedoms” do not include which of the following?
A) Freedom of Worship
B) Freedom from Fear
C) Freedom to Accumulate Wealth Unrestricted
D) Freedom from Want
C. Freedom to Accumulate Wealth Unrestricted
The freedom that focuses on ensuring basic economic security and needs for all individuals in FDR’s “Four Freedoms” is called:
A) Freedom from Want
B) Freedom from Fear
C) Freedom of Worship
D) Freedom to Accumulate Wealth
A. Freedom from Want
Freedom from Fear, as articulated by FDR, aims to:
A) Ensure individuals live without the threat of violence or oppression
B) Promote economic competition
C) Limit public expression
D) None of the above
A. Ensure individuals live without the threat of violence or oppression
Which of these freedoms is not part of the “Four Freedoms”?
A) Freedom of Speech
B) Freedom of Worship
C) Freedom of the Press
D) Freedom from Want
C. Freedom of the Press
The “Four Freedoms” were intended to ensure:
A) Equality in military strength among nations
B) Fundamental human rights and security worldwide
C) Economic domination by major powers
D) None of the above
B. Fundamental human rights and security worldwide
Which of the following freedoms emphasizes the right to practice one’s religion without interference?
A) Freedom of Worship
B) Freedom from Want
C) Freedom from Fear
D) None of the above
A. Freedom of Worship
Which of the following are considered among the worst crimes in international law?
A) Crimes against Humanity
B) Genocide
C) War Crimes
D) All of the above
D. All of the above
Genocide is defined as:
A) Any conflict involving two or more states
B) The intentional destruction of a particular group based on nationality, ethnicity, race, or religion
C) A simple dispute over resources
D) None of the above
B. The intentional destruction of a particular group based on nationality, ethnicity, race, or religion
Crimes against Humanity typically involve:
A) Widespread or systematic attacks directed against civilian populations
B) Regular civil disputes
C) Isolated incidents of minor offenses
D) None of the above
A. Widespread or systematic attacks directed against civilian populations
War Crimes are characterized by violations of:
A) Domestic traffic laws
B) The rules of war and armed conflict, such as targeting civilians and mistreatment of prisoners
C) Trade agreements
D) Both A and C
B. The rules of war and armed conflict, such as targeting civilians and mistreatment of prisoners
Ethnic cleansing refers to:
A) Cultural exchange programs
B) The deliberate removal of an ethnic or religious group from a certain area by force or violence
C) Encouraging diversity in multicultural regions
D) None of the above
B. The deliberate removal of an ethnic or religious group from a certain area by force or violence
The international community’s aversion to these crimes has resulted in:
A) Universal acceptance of all criminal acts
B) Accountability mechanisms and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
C) No response or action
D) Both A and C
B. Accountability mechanisms and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Which of the following is an example of a mechanism used to hold perpetrators accountable for international crimes?
A) The International Criminal Court (ICC)
B) Economic trade agreements
C) Local traffic fines
D) None of the above
A. The International Criminal Court (ICC)
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created to:
A) Support accountability for human rights violations and promote universal human rights
B) Oversee trade disputes
C) Focus solely on economic policies
D) Both B and C
A. Support accountability for human rights violations and promote universal human rights
War Crimes can include which of the following?
A) Targeting civilians during conflict
B) Mistreating prisoners of war
C) Use of banned weapons in conflict
D) All of the above
D. All of the above
Which crime involves deliberate acts intended to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group?
A) Genocide
B) War Crimes
C) Ethnic Cleansing
D) Crimes against Humanity
A. Genocide
The international response to major human rights violations aims to:
A) Ensure impunity for perpetrators
B) Establish mechanisms for accountability and justice
C) Ignore violations to maintain neutrality
D) None of the above
B. Establish mechanisms for accountability and justice
Crimes against Humanity differ from War Crimes in that they:
A) Only occur in wartime
B) Target civilian populations in both war and peacetime
C) Focus solely on military personnel
D) Are not recognized in international law
B. Target civilian populations in both war and peacetime
Ethnic cleansing, unlike genocide, may focus on:
A) Relocating a population forcibly rather than total destruction
B) Building diplomatic relationships
C) Encouraging peaceful negotiations
D) None of the above
A. Relocating a population forcibly rather than total destruction
The term “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” refers to:
A) A legally binding international treaty
B) A foundational human rights document adopted by the UN to promote dignity and equality for all
C) A trade agreement between European nations
D) None of the above
B. A foundational human rights document adopted by the UN to promote dignity and equality for all
Accountability for crimes like genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity is pursued through:
A) Trade sanctions
B) International courts and tribunals
C) Local traffic courts
D) None of the above
B. International courts and tribunals
The Nuremberg Trials were held to try:
A) Allied war criminals
B) Nazi war criminals after World War II
C) Political leaders from the United Nations
D) None of the above
B. Nazi war criminals after World War II
How many Nazi war criminals were tried at the Nuremberg Trials?
A) 12
B) 23
C) 60
D) None of the above
B. 23