Peacemakers Past and Present
He led the Salt March in 1930 to protest British rule in India.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
This Beatles song says, “All we are saying is give peace a chance.”
What is “Give Peace a Chance”?
A peaceful method of protest where people refuse to buy goods.
What is a boycott?
Listening without interrupting and showing you understand is called...
What is active listening?
Your friend is being cyberbullied. What’s a peaceful action you could take?
Open-ended – example: "Report it, support them, talk to a trusted adult."
This young Pakistani activist won the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy of girls' education.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
Hunger Games' Katniss is often seen as a symbol of rebellion. What peaceful symbol is used by her supporters?
What is the three-finger salute?
The name of Gandhi’s principle of nonviolent resistance.
What is Satyagraha?
In conflict resolution, "win-win" solutions are known as...
What is collaboration?
You're in a group project and someone isn’t doing their share. How do you respond nonviolently?
Open-ended – example: "Communicate directly and respectfully."
This South African leader helped end apartheid and later became president.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This Pixar film features a young robot that saves Earth through small acts of care and environmental awareness.
What is WALL-E?
Name one country where the Arab Spring involved large-scale nonviolent protests.
What is Tunisia (or Egypt, or others)?
This professional helps two sides resolve a conflict without taking sides.
What is a mediator?
Your school plans to cut funding for the arts. What peaceful strategies could you use to advocate for change?
Open-ended – example: "Petitions, art showcase protests, write to admin."
Name the nun who worked for decades with the poor in Calcutta and won a Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Mother Teresa?
This 2023 Barbie film surprisingly includes commentary on patriarchy and social roles.
What is “Barbie”?
This NFL player knelt during the national anthem to protest police brutality.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
You can de-escalate a tense conversation by using these two words instead of "you always."
What are "I feel"?
You’re at a protest and it turns violent. What should you do?
Open-ended – example: "Step back, stay calm, help others stay safe."
This U.S. civil rights leader gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This Broadway musical ends with the line, “Let the sun shine in!” after anti-war protests.
What is “Hair”?
This Filipino movement removed a dictator in the 1980s through prayer rallies and civil disobedience.
What is the People Power Revolution?
This method involves separating people from the problem and focusing on mutual interests.
What is principled negotiation?
You hear someone make a racist joke in a group. What's a peaceful but powerful response?
Open-ended – example: "Call it out calmly, ask why they think it’s funny, offer a new perspective."