Quiz Human Rights

When was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?

• 1948

• 1214

• 1215

• 1945

Which principle did Magna Carta establish?

• People have the right to kill the king in case he violates the law.

• The Monarch doesn't have absolute power. The Law is above all men and applies to everyone equally.

According to Magna Carta, there should be no new taxes unless a common counsel agrees.

• TRUE

• FALSE

According to Magna Carta, the Law isn't above all men and it doesn't apply to everyone equally because women, children and minorities should be treated differently.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The Law is above all men and applies to everyone equally.

Document which restricts the power of the monarch and protects the individual rights of the people.

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948

• The English Bill of Rights in 1689

• Declaration of Independence 1776

• European Commission

Human rights first became internationally recognised after World War II.

• FALSE

• TRUE

People have the right to say whatever they want.

• FALSE

• TRUE

• TRUE FOR STUDENTS IN 2^AS

All people have equal rights.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Do children have their own special rights, as well as other human rights?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

That is Correct!

As well as the rights set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, children have extra rights that place a responsibility on adults to make sure children receive the special care and protection they need to grow up healthy and happy. These rights are written down in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Which human right is represented in this picture?

• Everyone has the right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community

• Everyone has the right to live in a free and fair world

• Everyone has the right to work and to fair working conditions

• Everyone has the right to education