Nobel Peace Prize Insights

The video explores the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting its origins, criteria, and impact. It begins with an introduction to the prize's significance and Alfred Nobel's legacy, detailing his creation of the Nobel Prizes. The criteria for the Peace Prize, its administration in Norway, and the nomination process are explained. The video concludes with details about the award ceremony and the prize's global impact, showcasing notable laureates and their contributions to peace.

Which of the following individuals was NOT mentioned as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate in the introduction?

• An Indian scientist

• A 17-year-old Pakistani

• A Norwegian explorer

• A Tibetan monk

What was Alfred Nobel primarily known for before establishing the Nobel Prizes?

• His political career

• His peace activism

• His invention of dynamite

• His work in literature

Who is believed to have influenced Alfred Nobel's interest in peace?

• An American pastor

• An Austrian pacifist

• A Norwegian explorer

• A Swedish politician

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the Nobel Peace Prize as outlined in Nobel's will?

• Disarmament

• Peace congresses

• Scientific innovation

• Brotherhood between nations

Who can nominate candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize?

• Only previous laureates

• Members of a national assembly

• The general public

• Any citizen of a country

How long does the Nobel Peace Prize selection process take?

• Two years

• Three months

• One year

• Six months

What is inscribed on the Nobel Peace Prize medal?

• For scientific achievement

• For the peace and brotherhood of men

• For humanitarian efforts

• For literary excellence

What significant change has occurred in the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize in recent years?

• It is now awarded posthumously

• It is no longer awarded annually

• It has become more global

• It is only awarded to organizations

Which of the following individuals was recognized for their nonviolent struggle for democracy in Myanmar?

• Martti Ahtisaari

• Desmond Tutu

• Jody Williams

• Aung San Suu Kyi

How many women have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize according to the transcript?

• 103

• 87

• 23

• 16