Human Rights Quiz

Which of the following is considered a fundamental human right?

• The right to own unlimited property

• The right to travel to any country without a visa

• The right to education

• The right to play video games all day

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations in what year?

• 1939

• 1948

• 1960

• 1945

Which generation of human rights primarily focuses on civil and political rights?

• First Generation

• Second Generation

• Fourth Generation

• Third Generation

The right to life is an example of which type of human right?

• Economic right

• Cultural right

• Social right

• Civil right

Which international body is primarily responsible for promoting and protecting human rights globally?

• United Nations (UN)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• World Trade Organization (WTO)

• International Monetary Fund (IMF)

What does the term 'indivisibility of human rights' mean?

• That human rights apply only to certain groups of people.

• That human rights only apply during times of peace.

• That all human rights are equally important and interconnected.

• That human rights cannot be taken away by governments.

The right to freedom from torture is an example of which fundamental principle of human rights?

• Dignity

• Non-discrimination

• Participation

• Equality

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of human rights?

• Universal

• Inherent

• Alienable

• Indivisible

What does the 'right to self-determination' imply?

• The right to choose one's own religion.

• The right of an individual to choose their career.

• The right of a government to make all decisions for its citizens.

• The right of a nation or people to govern themselves without external interference.

Which document is often considered the foundation of modern human rights law?

• The Geneva Conventions

• The American Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)