Question 1

What is the definition of human rights?

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Rights that every human being is entitled to simply because they are human.

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Rights that are only for the privileged.

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Rights that are only applicable to certain groups of people.

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Rights that are granted by the government.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental human right?

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The right to free transportation.

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The right to education.

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The right to freedom of expression.

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The right to freedom of religion.

Question 3

What is the purpose of human rights?

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To ensure that every person is treated with dignity and respect.

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To limit the freedom of individuals.

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To give certain people special treatment.

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To promote discrimination.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a violation of human rights?

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Forcing someone to work under inhumane conditions.

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Refusing to give someone a promotion.

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Not allowing someone to wear whatever they want.

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Not inviting someone to a party.

Question 5

What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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A document that outlines the basic human rights that every person is entitled to.

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A document that outlines the duties of governments.

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A document that outlines the requirements for citizenship.

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A document that outlines the rules and regulations of international law.

Question 6

What is the International Bill of Human Rights?

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A collection of documents that outline basic human rights

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A set of laws created by the International Criminal Court

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A treaty between the United Nations and the United States

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A manifesto outlining a global revolution

Question 7

Which of the following is a human right?

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The right to freedom of speech

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The right to own a car

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The right to become a millionaire

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The right to have children

Question 8

Which of the following is a basic human right?

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The right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment

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The right to have a pet

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The right to own a house

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The right to watch television

Question 9

Which of the following is a violation of human rights?

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Slavery

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Not getting enough sleep

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Watching too much television

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Eating too much junk food

Question 10

What does the right to free speech entail?

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The ability to express opinions and ideas without fear of punishment or censorship

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The right to sing loudly in public places

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The right to swear in public

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The right to insult public figures

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The right to say whatever you want, even if it is harmful to others