Question 1

Rights for all members of the human family were first articulated in ………………. in the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Accepted Answer

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was first articulated in 1948 by the United Nations, establishing fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

Question 2

Rights for all members of the human family were first articulated in 1948 in the …………….Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Accepted Answer

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was first articulated in 1948 by the United Nations, marking a significant global agreement on the basic rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled.

Question 3

The ……………. articles of the Declaration together form a comprehensive statement covering economic, social, cultural, political, and civil rights.

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Human Rights consists of 30 articles, which together encompass a broad range of economic, social, cultural, political, and civil rights.

Question 4

The Hindu Vedas, the Babylonian Code of……………., the Bible, the Quran (Koran), and the Analects of Confucius are five of the oldest written sources which address questions of people's duties, rights, and responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is the Babylonian Code of Hammurabi, which is one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length in the world. It dates back to about 1754 BC and is a well-known early example of a legal code, dealing with criminal and civil matters.

Question 5

In addition, the Inca and Aztec codes of conduct and justice and an Iroquois Constitution were Native …………..sources that existed well before the 18th century.

Accepted Answer

The Inca and Aztec civilizations, along with the Iroquois Confederacy, were located in the Americas, making "American" the correct term to describe their sources of conduct, justice, and governance.

Question 6

Documents asserting individual rights, such the Magna Carta

Accepted Answer

The Magna Carta was signed in 1215, establishing the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guaranteeing the rights of individuals.

Question 7

The English Bill of Rights……………

Accepted Answer

The English Bill of Rights was enacted in 1689, establishing limits on the powers of the monarch and setting out the rights of Parliament and rules for freedom of speech in Parliament, the requirement for regular elections to Parliament, and the right to petition the monarch without fear of retribution.

Question 8

The French Declaration on the Rights of Man and Citizen

Accepted Answer

The French Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen was adopted in 1789, during the French Revolution, as a fundamental document that outlined the rights of all male citizens (not including women at the time) and the principles of liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression.

Question 9

The …………….Constitution and Bill of Rights (1791) are the written precursors to many of today's human rights documents.

Accepted Answer

The US Constitution, along with the Bill of Rights (1791), are foundational documents that have influenced the development of human rights documents around the world. The Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, guaranteeing essential rights and freedoms.

Question 10

In ……… countries established the International Labor Organization (ILO) to oversee treaties protecting workers with respect to their rights, including their health and safety.

Accepted Answer

The International Labor Organization (ILO) was established in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I. It was created to oversee treaties protecting workers and their rights, including health and safety.

Question 11

Concern over the protection of certain minority groups was raised by the …………………

Accepted Answer

The League of Nations, established after World War I, was concerned with the protection of minority groups and included minority treaties as part of its efforts to maintain peace and prevent conflicts.

Question 12

The League floundered because the United States refused to join and because the League failed to prevent Japan's invasion of China and Manchuria in …………………..

Accepted Answer

The League of Nations struggled significantly because the United States did not join, undermining its authority and effectiveness. Additionally, its failure to prevent Japan's invasion of Manchuria, which occurred in 1931, highlighted its inability to manage international conflicts effectively.

Question 13

………….attack on Ethiopia 1935.

Accepted Answer

Italy, under the fascist regime of Benito Mussolini, launched an invasion of Ethiopia in 1935, marking the beginning of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War.

Question 14

The Second World War broke out in ………….

Accepted Answer

The Second World War officially began on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland.

Question 15

The extermination by Nazi ……………of over six million Jews, Sinti and Romani (gypsies), homosexuals, and persons with disabilities horrified the world.

Accepted Answer

The extermination of over six million Jews, Sinti and Romani (gypsies), homosexuals, and persons with disabilities during World War II was carried out by Nazi Germany, led by Adolf Hitler.

Question 16

Trials were held in …………….and Tokyo after World War II, and officials from the defeated countries were punished for committing war crimes, "crimes against peace," and "crimes against humanity."

Accepted Answer

The Nuremberg and Tokyo trials were significant events following World War II where officials from the Axis powers were tried and punished for war crimes, including "crimes against peace" and "crimes against humanity."

Question 17

The San Francisco meeting that drafted the United Nations Charter in ………………………

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Charter was drafted during the San Francisco Conference, which took place in 1945, marking the end of World War II and the beginning of a new era in international relations.

Question 18

On December 10, ……………., the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)was adopted by the 56 members of the United Nations.

Accepted Answer

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted on December 10, 1948, by the United Nations General Assembly.

Question 19

The……………., commonly referred to as the international Magna Carta, extended the revolution in international law ushered in by the United Nations Charter - namely, that how a government treats its own citizens is now a matter of legitimate international concern, and not simply a domestic issue.

Accepted Answer

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is often referred to as the international Magna Carta because it was a groundbreaking document in international law, establishing that the treatment of citizens by their government is a matter of international concern, not just a domestic issue.

Question 20

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women was held in ……………………..

Accepted Answer

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979.

Quiz 1: The Evolution of Human Rights: From Ancient Codes to International Declarations

Rights for all members of the human family were first articulated in ………………. in the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) .

Rights for all members of the human family were first articulated in 1948 in the …………….Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) .