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Human Rights Quiz 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is meant by 'the option for the poor'?

a)

Treating people like humans by ensuring equity

b)

Making choices that benefit everyone or at least do not harm others

c)

Each person has rights but also responsibilities

d)

The most vulnerable members of a society must be given help to access their basic needs

2.

How many rights (articles) are in the UN Declaration of Human Rights?

a)

30

b)

33

c)

36

d)

40

3.

There are three 'signs of the Kingdom'. Justice, peace and...fill in the missing word.

(a)  

4.

How is the parable of the talents interpreted by liberation theologians?

a)

It shows what happens to the poor when they stand up to the rich and powerful

b)

It means that everyone has a talent that they should use to serve God

c)

It shows that rich people are better than poor people

d)

It shows how Jesus cared more for the rich than the poor

5.

Which parable is found in Matthew 25:31-40?

a)

The Talents

b)

Rich Man and Lazarus

c)

Sheep and Goats

d)

Good Samaritan

6.

How did Dorothy Day defend human rights?

a)

By resisting the government in El Salvador

b)

By campaigning in South Africa

c)

By defending workers' rights and providing 'poor houses' for those in need

d)

By leading the civil rights movement in America

7.

What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'Imago Dei'?

a)

The Image of Adam

b)

The Image of God

c)

The Image of Jesus

d)

The Image of Day

8.

What is the meaning of the Latin 'Gaudium et Spes'?

a)

Joy and Hope

b)

Peace and Consolation

c)

Joy and Good Tidings

d)

Hope and Glory

9.

What do Christians mean when they say that humans are made 'Imago Dei'?

a)

That humans are gods

b)

That humans will turn into gods after they die

c)

That humans look like God

d)

THat humans have a rational soul capable of choosing good over evil

10.

What is the meaning of the parable of the Lost Son? Choose all that apply.

a)

That God will forgive anyone if they are truly sorry

b)

That God is like a loving Father who cares about his children regardless of what they have done wrong

c)

That if God is willing to forgive then we must also be willing to forgive

d)

That people can do what they like and God will just forgive them anyway

11.

What was 'Apartheid'?

a)

A system for keeping black and white people apart in the USA

b)

A system for keeping black and white people apart in South Africa

c)

A movement to end racisim

d)

A type of prayer

12.

How has Pope Francis worked for justice, peace and reconciliation? Choose all that apply.

a)

He leads by example and does not allow money to be wasted on himself e.g. he wears an iron pectoral cross instead of a gold one.

b)

He played a major role in restoring relations between USA and Cuba

c)

He washes the feet of prisoners on Maundy Thursday

d)

He has welcomed non-Catholics and those critical of the Church.

13.

For what was Oscar Romero martytred (killed for his Christian beliefs)?

a)

He defended the poor against the government in El Salvador

b)

He defended the poor against the government in South Africa

c)

He set up poor houses and defended workers' rights

d)

He led the Civil Rights movement in the USA

14.

In Islam, what is the meant by the 'Ummah'?

a)

The practice of giving to the poor

b)

The unity of the Muslim community

c)

The daily prayers

d)

The statement of faith

15.

In Islam, ow much should be given to the poor as 'zakah'?

a)

5% of wealth

b)

10% of wealth

c)

2.5% of wealth

d)

However much or as little a person feels they should give.