Quiz on Girls' Education Worldwide

What is the cornerstone of empowerment and development, particularly in developing nations, according to the introduction?

• Economic stability

• Access to healthcare

• Education

• Political freedom

What main issue does the article aim to explore?

• The challenges of storytelling

• The economic gender gap

• The educational gender gap

• The political narratives in education

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What does "Girl Rising" use to inspire action and drive change for girls' education?

• Financial incentives

• Storytelling

• Political campaigns

• Technological advancements

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the article's perspective on the journey to educational equity?

• It is simple and straightforward

• It is unnecessary and overemphasized

• It is fraught with complexity and deeply rooted in various factors

• It is solely dependent on economic growth

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

According to the historical context, what has the struggle for girls' education in developing nations traditionally favored?

• Gender equality

• Female education

• Male education

• Technological education

What are socio-cultural norms and traditions known to affect in the context of girls' education in developing nations?

• They have no significant impact on education.

• They encourage equal education for boys and girls.

• They play a significant role in shaping access to education for girls.

• They only affect the education of boys.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is a common consequence of early marriage and childbirth for girls in developing nations?

• It leads to better educational opportunities.

• It often marks the end of their schooling.

• It has no impact on their education.

• It increases their time and opportunities for formal education.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why do some cultures have a marked preference for boys' education over girls'?

• Because girls are considered the primary breadwinners.

• Because boys' education is less expensive.

• Because it is believed that males are the primary breadwinners.

• Because girls are more likely to succeed academically.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is an economic barrier to girls' education mentioned in the text?

• The low cost of schooling.

• The opportunity cost of lost labor and direct costs such as fees.

• The abundance of educational materials.

• The preference to educate girls over boys.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a consequence of families who can only afford to send a limited number of children to school choosing to educate their sons?

• It leads to a balanced educational opportunity for both genders.

• It encourages families to invest more in girls' education.

• It perpetuates a cycle of educational disparity and economic dependency for girls.

• It decreases the direct costs of schooling for families.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3