UN Declaration of Human Rights Quiz

Which article of the UN Declaration of Human Rights affirms that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights?

• Article 1, the right to be free and equal

• Article 5, freedom from torture

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which article says, "Trials should be public and tried in a fair manner by an impartial and independent tribunal"?

• Article 3, the right to life

• Article 10, the right to a fair trial

Which article guarantees the right to life, liberty, and security of a person?

• Article 3, the right to life

• Article 9, Freedom from arbitrary detention

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which article says "If you are persecuted at home, you have the right to seek protection in another country"? Remember, to be persecuted is to be unfairly hurt by your government, often for who you are intrinsically such as race religion or gender, not because of anything you did.

• Article 14, Right to seek asylum from persecution

• Article 26, Right to education

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which article prohibits slavery and servitude?

• Article 4, freedom from slavery

• Article 8, access to justice

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Article 18 is called “Freedom of religion or belief.” What does this mean?

• You have the right to believe in whatever god, religion, faith or philosophy you so choose; you can also switch beliefs or not have any at all without prosecution or discrimination

• You have the right to privacy and no one can ask you about your religion.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Article 15 is the right to nationality. Which of these is the best description?

• You have the right to belong to a country and have a nationality.

• You have the right to leave or move within your own country and you should be able to return.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Article 17 guarantees the right to own property. Which is a good description of this?

• You have the right to own things. No one has the right to illegally take them from you.

• Everyone has the right to think and say what they like and no one should forbid it.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which article talks about the right to marry and found a family?

• Article 16, right to marriage and create your family

• Article 22, right to social security

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Article 20 is the Freedom of Assembly. What does this mean?

• You have the right to organize and participate in peaceful meetings.

• You have the right to work and to join trade unions.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7