Lesson 1.1 & 1.2 - Checking for Understanding

Which of the definitions below best matches the cognitive verb 'define.'

• convey knowledge and/or understandings to others; make known; transmit

• give the meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity; state meaning and identify or describe qualities

• identify or recall particular features of information from knowledge; identify that an item, characteristic or quality exists; perceive as existing or true; be aware of or acknowledge

• give an account (written or spoken) of a situation, event, pattern or process, or of the characteristics or features of something

Which of the definitions below best matches the cognitive verb 'describe.'

• convey knowledge and/or understandings to others; make known; transmit

• give the meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity; state meaning and identify or describe qualities

• identify or recall particular features of information from knowledge; identify that an item, characteristic or quality exists; perceive as existing or true; be aware of or acknowledge

• give an account (written or spoken) of a situation, event, pattern or process, or of the characteristics or features of something

Define the term "human rights."

List 5 human rights that all people are entitled to.

This was one of the most important documents in history, written in 1215, as it established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial

• Declaration of Independence

• Australian Constitution

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• Magna Carta

In 1945, an international organisation was formed by 51 countries committed to preserving peace through international cooperation and collective security. This was named the:

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• World Health Organisation

• United Nations

• Peace Society

The improvement of one right facilitates advancement of the others. Likewise, the deprivation of one right adversely affects the others. In this way human rights are: (check all that apply)

• Indivisible

• Interrelated

• Interdependent

• Violable

The main convention providing for human rights is the:

• United Nations Declaration of Rights

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• Charter of Human Rights

• International Declaration on Rights

In the Ancient past, the idea of human rights didn't exist. Originally, people had rights only because of their membership in a group, such as a family. Then, in 539 BC, Cyrus the Great, after conquering the city of Babylon, did some things that were totally unexpected and led to the birth of human rights. What did he do? (select all correct answers).

• Freed all slaves

• Declared people should choose their own religion

• Denounced torture

• Made all women equal

What law making processes do we have in place to ensure our rights are protected in Austalia's democratic government? When answering, name 3 processes that allow scrutiny and review - you'll have to think back to last term to answer this one.