The story of human rights

What defines human rights?

• Rights granted by a government or ruler.

• Freedoms earned through hard work and achievement.

• Rights you have simply because you are human.

• Privileges given to a specific group of people.

According to the United Nations, how many human rights are there in total?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 50

Who was the first historical figure to declare that all slaves were free to go and that people had the freedom to choose their religion?

• King John of England

• Cyrus the Great

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Mahatma Gandhi

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What was the primary purpose of the United Nations when it was established?

• To promote economic growth among member states.

• To reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person.

• To establish a global military force for peacekeeping.

• To regulate international trade and commerce.

What was the initial legal status of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights when it was signed?

• It had the full force of international law.

• It was a binding treaty for all signatory nations.

• It was optional and did not have the force of law.

• It was a recommendation with no legal standing.