This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Rights > Human > Human Rights – Quiz 139 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Human Rights Quiz 139 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the role of the Governor General in the Canadian government? A) Celebrate excellence. B) All of the above. C) Represent the Monarch. D) Support Canada's sovereignty. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) All of the above. 2. The current president of Russia who was first elected in 2000. Over the course of his time in power he has made Russia less democratic, repressed minority groups, eliminated his opposition, and taken over territory in Eastern Europe. A) Vladimir Putin. B) Chechnya. C) Myanmar. D) Slobodan Milosevic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vladimir Putin. 3. The European Court has indicated that in determining the admissibility of civil reparation as a consequence of torture, there are various factors that must be considered such as: A) The degree of relationship of the family member to the victim. B) The extent to which family members witnessed the events in question. C) The effort made by family members to obtain answers from state authorities regarding the missing person. D) The way in which the public authority responded to those requests. E) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the above. 4. "the rights you have simply because you are human" is the definition of ..... A) American rights. B) Human rights. C) Ratification. D) Enfranchise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Human rights. 5. Which of following best describes the basic idea of human rights? A) Each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. B) Each one of us has the right to define ourselves as any race, religion or belief system. C) Everyone has the right to be human and live life the way you want. D) Everyone has the right to own a house and personal property. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. 6. Which of the following is a basic human right according to the declaration? A) Right to life, liberty, and security of person. B) Right to unlimited vacation days. C) Right to own a pet. D) Right to free education. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Right to life, liberty, and security of person. 7. This activist was a Baptist minister who: A) Led riots and marches in the streets of Washington D.C. B) Opposed discrimination against blacks by organizing nonviolent resistance and peaceful mass demonstrations. C) Traveled to Europe to speak at the United Nations. D) Lived to be 91. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Opposed discrimination against blacks by organizing nonviolent resistance and peaceful mass demonstrations. 8. Which battle serves as an example of the suffering endured by civilians during World War 1? A) Battle of Gallipoli. B) Battle of the Somme. C) Battle of Jutland. D) Battle of Verdun. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Battle of Verdun. 9. Those who argue that human rights are universal and not dictated by culture. Thus, they argue that human rights are inherent in the individual-the same for everyone, everywhere. A) Suffragists. B) Universalists. C) Abolitionist. D) Cultural relativism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Universalists. 10. Mahatma means..... A) Wise teacher. B) Great soul. C) Great leader. D) Respected king. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Great soul. 11. In his book Indian Home Rule, Gandhi asked the question, "Why do you want to drive away the English?" He replied with the following statement: ..... "Because India has become impoverished by their Government. They take away our money from year to year. The most important posts are reserved for themselves. We are kept in a state of slavery. They behave insolently [insultingly] towards us and disregard our feelings ..... "Based on this excerpt, which statement best describes the author's point of view? A) The benefits of British rule outweigh the costs of India. B) British rule has hurt India and prevented its people from establishing their own economy and government. C) The British military is too powerful. D) India and Pakistan should remain one country after the British are driven out. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) British rule has hurt India and prevented its people from establishing their own economy and government. 12. Can we survive without our basic needs? A) Yes, we can!. B) No, we can't!. C) Maybe. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, we can't!. 13. A person who makes a pledge or promise on behalf of another. A) Sponsor. B) Habeas Corpus. C) A good human. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sponsor. 14. What was the role of women in the United Kingdom during World War 1? A) Leading peace negotiations. B) Providing aid to prisoners of war. C) Working in factories and farms. D) Fighting on the front lines. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Working in factories and farms. 15. Who is the father of International Law? A) Hugo Grotius. B) H.J. Laski. C) Jeremy Bentham. D) T.H. Green. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hugo Grotius. 16. Aboriginal people were not allowed to vote until A) The 1960's. B) The 1980's. C) The 1900's. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The 1960's. 17. Christians use this quote to suggest wealth should not be hoarded, but instead used for bettering the lives of each other. Fill in the gap "Again I tell you, it is easier for a ..... to pass through the eye of a needle than it is a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." A) Snake. B) Camel. C) Elephant. D) Ant. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Camel. 18. What does legitimate mean in this quote? "I think Kaepernick cares about some real legitimate issues that have to be talked about." A) Illegal. B) Valid. C) Unfair. D) Not important. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Valid. 19. A 'bill of rights' is best defined as: A) A formal declaration of the legal and civil political rights of the citizens of any state, country or federation. B) The human rights of citizens as contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A formal declaration of the legal and civil political rights of the citizens of any state, country or federation. 20. Which situation best shows the meaning of equality? A) There were 10 slices of pizza and only 5 of us. We got the same amount of pizza to eat. B) There were 10 slices of pizza and only 5 of us. The oldest got the most pizza and the youngest had just half a slice. C) There were 10 slices of pizza and only 5 of us. We fought for who got to have it all. D) There were 10 slices of pizza and only 5 of us. We gave 5 slices to the two girls and shared the 3 boys. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There were 10 slices of pizza and only 5 of us. We got the same amount of pizza to eat. 21. In which article of constitution right to life is give to person A) 21. B) 20. C) 14. D) 19. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 21. 22. According to Buergenthal, how are human rights safeguarded? A) Through absolutefreedom. B) Through religiousinstitutions. C) By constitutional courtsor ordinary judiciary. D) Through politicalnegotiations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By constitutional courtsor ordinary judiciary. 23. What is an example of a economic right? A) Practicing your chosen religion. B) Voting. C) Paying taxes. D) The right to fair pay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The right to fair pay. 24. Which of the following is NOT a guaranteed freedom in Canada's Charter? A) Freedom of religion. B) Freedom of discrimination. C) Freedom of speech. D) Freedom of assembly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Freedom of discrimination. 25. What is an example of a cultural right? A) Practicing your chosen religion. B) The right to fair pay. C) Paying taxes. D) Voting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Practicing your chosen religion. 26. Why did Jimmy Carter win the Nobel Peace Prize? A) For his work in farming skills. B) For his work in building homes for others. C) For his work in bringing peace around the world. D) For his work in preaching and teaching Sunday school. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For his work in bringing peace around the world. 27. What century was slavery abolished in Europe and America? A) 19th century. B) 15th century. C) 21st century. D) 18th century. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 19th century. 28. What is the purpose of the European Convention on Human Rights? A) To maintain peace and security after World War II. B) To establish a legally binding document for human rights across the world. C) To give effect to certain rights stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and make them binding. D) To grant legal rights to individuals based on their nationality. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To give effect to certain rights stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and make them binding. 29. To which court are the USA, Russia, China and India not signed up? A) ICC. B) ICJ. C) ECHR. D) UNST. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ICC. 30. The basis of contemporary international human rights law is the ..... A) The United Nations Charter. B) The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. C) The Bill of Rights. D) None of above. 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