Human Rights Violations Through History

What is the meaning of the word "coup" as used in the context of the 1973 Chilean political situation?

• A peaceful negotiation

• A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power

• A democratic election

• A diplomatic agreement

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CCSS.RI.7.4

How does the author organize the text to highlight the impact of human rights violations over time?

• By listing countries alphabetically

• By discussing events chronologically

• By focusing on one country at a time

• By comparing different types of violations

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CCSS.RI.7.5

Using context clues, what does the phrase "ethnic cleansing" most likely mean in the context of the Bosnian War?

• Promoting cultural diversity

• Removing people based on their ethnicity

• Encouraging ethnic harmony

• Celebrating ethnic traditions

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CCSS.L.7.4A

What are two central ideas presented in the text?

• The importance of economic growth and political stability

• The ongoing nature of human rights violations and the need for international support

• The role of technology in modern conflicts and the impact of climate change

• The benefits of globalization and the challenges of cultural integration

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CCSS.RI.7.2

Which piece of textual evidence supports the idea that the UDHR is still relevant today?

• "In the 1970s, many countries experienced political problems and dictatorships."

• "The Syrian government has been accused of using chemical weapons on civilians."

• "In places like China and North Korea, people are punished for sharing their opinions."

• "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948."

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CCSS.RI.7.1

What is the connotative meaning of "harshly" in the context of General Augusto Pinochet's rule?

• Strictly

• Gently

• Fairly

• Leniently

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CCSS.RI.7.4

How does the section on the 1980s and 1990s contribute to the overall text?

• It provides a historical background for the UDHR.

• It highlights specific examples of human rights violations.

• It discusses the economic impact of human rights violations.

• It explains the creation of the UDHR.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

What does the word "degrading" mean in the context of the War on Terror?

• Improving

• Humiliating

• Elevating

• Supporting

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Provide an objective summary of the text.

• The text discusses the economic benefits of respecting human rights.

• The text outlines various human rights violations from the 1970s to the 2020s and emphasizes the importance of the UDHR.

• The text focuses on the technological advancements in human rights protection.

• The text describes the cultural impact of human rights violations.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

Which piece of textual evidence supports the claim that the international community has not always effectively responded to human rights violations?

• "In the 1970s, many countries experienced political problems and dictatorships."

• "The world did not respond effectively, failing to protect these people as stated in the UDHR."

• "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948."

• "In the early 2000s, the War on Terror created serious issues."

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CCSS.RI.7.1