Human Rights

Which of the following can have a devastating effect, especially in poor nations?

• A. Poverty

• B. Disasters

• C. Disease

• D. All of the above

People around the world are fighting for ________

• A. Diseases

• B. Disasters

• C. Poverty

• D. Basic human rights

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights stated that every person is entitled to basic rights which is __________

• A. Life

• B. Liberty

• C. Security of person

• D. All of the above

Universal Declaration of Human Rights called for freedom from __________

• A. Slavery

• B. Torture

• C. Discrimination

• D. All of the above

What did the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognize? Simply the right to _________

• A. Work

• B. Receive an education

• C. Maintain an adequate standard of living

• D. All of the above

Which of the following was the era of the Cold War?

• A. 1747-1789

• B. 1847-1889

• C. 1947-1989

• D. None of the above

During the Cold War, 35 nations from the Western world and the Soviet bloc signed the ____________

• A. Treaty of Versailles

• B. Treaty of Paris

• C. Helsinki Accords

• D. None of the above

Helsinki Accords guaranteed such basic rights, what are these rights?

• A. Freedom of speech & religion

• B. freedom of the press

• C. The rights to a fair trial & to live in safety

• D. All of the above

Which of the following 2 sides was the Cold War?

• A. Northern & Southern Blocs

• B. North & South Africa

• C. Western world and the Soviet Bloc

• D. None of the above

How many nations signed the Helsinki Accords that guaranteed such basic rights during the Cold War?

• A. 30

• B. 35

• C. 40

• D. 45