The UDHR After World War 2

Question 1

Define universal

Answer 1

Applies to everyone

Question 2

Define dignity

Answer 2

Being worthy of respect

Question 3

What is the emblem of the UNO

Answer 3

A map of the world in a wreath of olive tree branches, a symbol of peace

Question 4

When did the second world war end

Answer 4

1945

Question 5

Why was the UNO created

Answer 5

Because of the horrors of the holocaust and violence of the second world War

Question 6

Give the full name for UNO

Answer 6

United Nations Organization

Question 7

What is the aim of the UNO

Answer 7

To promote a better world through international co-operation.

They wanted to…
• keep peace amoung the countries of the world
• promote human rights
• improve living conditions in poorer parts of the world

Sets the universal standard of how humans should behave toward one another so that everyone’s human dignity is respected

Question 8

What did the UNO write in 1948

Answer 8

The universal declaration of human rights

Question 9

Human rights start with all human beings born equal. Because of this, all of us have certain basic rights which can’t be taken away by anyone

Question 10

Read through human rights on pg 170