Globalization and Calls for Reform

The video explores how globalization has led to calls for reform in human rights and economic inequality. It covers the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, women's rights movements, cultural and religious movements like Negritude and liberation theology, and racial equality efforts in South Africa. It also discusses caste system reforms in India, human rights issues in China, and environmental and economic movements like Greenpeace and fair trade.

What was the primary goal of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights established in 1948?

• To promote global trade

• To protect basic human rights

• To establish a global government

• To create a new economic system

Which organization was created to support children's rights after World War II?

• WHO

• WTO

• UNICEF

• UNESCO

What significant event in 1975 marked a step forward for women's rights?

• The creation of the World Health Organization

• The establishment of the United Nations

• The signing of the Voting Rights Act

• The first World Conference on Women

Which movement in French West Africa celebrated black culture and identity?

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Black Power Movement

• The Negritude Movement

Who was a key figure in the fight against apartheid in South Africa?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Nelson Mandela

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Desmond Tutu

What system in India was reformed to address social inequality?

• The apartheid system

• The class system

• The feudal system

• The caste reservation system

What was the outcome of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989?

• The government enacted reforms

• The protests led to a new government

• The protests were peacefully resolved

• The military attacked protesters

Which organization was founded in 1971 to advocate for environmental protection?

• Greenpeace

• World Wildlife Fund

• Sierra Club

• Friends of the Earth

What was the main focus of the Greenbelt Movement in Kenya?

• Developing technology

• Promoting tourism

• Planting trees and reviving the soil

• Building infrastructure

What was the purpose of the World Fair Trade Organization established in 1989?

• To promote free trade

• To ensure fair trading practices

• To regulate global markets

• To eliminate tariffs