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WorksheetsHuman Rights Quiz 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is meant by 'the option for the poor'?
Treating people like humans by ensuring equity
Making choices that benefit everyone or at least do not harm others
Each person has rights but also responsibilities
The most vulnerable members of a society must be given help to access their basic needs
How many rights (articles) are in the UN Declaration of Human Rights?
30
33
36
40
There are three 'signs of the Kingdom'. Justice, peace and...fill in the missing word.
(a)
How is the parable of the talents interpreted by liberation theologians?
It shows what happens to the poor when they stand up to the rich and powerful
It means that everyone has a talent that they should use to serve God
It shows that rich people are better than poor people
It shows how Jesus cared more for the rich than the poor
Which parable is found in Matthew 25:31-40?
The Talents
Rich Man and Lazarus
Sheep and Goats
Good Samaritan
How did Dorothy Day defend human rights?
By resisting the government in El Salvador
By campaigning in South Africa
By defending workers' rights and providing 'poor houses' for those in need
By leading the civil rights movement in America
What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'Imago Dei'?
The Image of Adam
The Image of God
The Image of Jesus
The Image of Day
What is the meaning of the Latin 'Gaudium et Spes'?
Joy and Hope
Peace and Consolation
Joy and Good Tidings
Hope and Glory
What do Christians mean when they say that humans are made 'Imago Dei'?
That humans are gods
That humans will turn into gods after they die
That humans look like God
THat humans have a rational soul capable of choosing good over evil
What is the meaning of the parable of the Lost Son? Choose all that apply.
That God will forgive anyone if they are truly sorry
That God is like a loving Father who cares about his children regardless of what they have done wrong
That if God is willing to forgive then we must also be willing to forgive
That people can do what they like and God will just forgive them anyway
What was 'Apartheid'?
A system for keeping black and white people apart in the USA
A system for keeping black and white people apart in South Africa
A movement to end racisim
A type of prayer
How has Pope Francis worked for justice, peace and reconciliation? Choose all that apply.
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.
He played a major role in restoring relations between USA and Cuba
He washes the feet of prisoners on Maundy Thursday
He has welcomed non-Catholics and those critical of the Church.
For what was Oscar Romero martytred (killed for his Christian beliefs)?
He defended the poor against the government in El Salvador
He defended the poor against the government in South Africa
He set up poor houses and defended workers' rights
He led the Civil Rights movement in the USA
In Islam, what is the meant by the 'Ummah'?
The practice of giving to the poor
The unity of the Muslim community
The daily prayers
The statement of faith
In Islam, ow much should be given to the poor as 'zakah'?
5% of wealth
10% of wealth
2.5% of wealth
However much or as little a person feels they should give.
