Who is known for refusing to give up their seat on a bus in 1955?
Rosa Parks
What is the human rights?
30 basic rights that all men, women and children should have.
In which century was slavery abolished in the United States?
1800s (1865)
Which ocean current gives the Nordic countries a milder climate?
The Gulf Stream/Golfstrømmen
How many official languages are there in South Africa?
11
Who is known for the famous speech “I have a dream?” in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights presented?
1948
What law is known for ending segregation in schools, public places, and workplaces in the United States?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
What is the total age of the students?
87
Why is South Africa called the rainbow nation?
Because of its diverse population
Who is known for being imprisoned for his beliefs and becoming an international icon of the struggle against apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
What does it mean that Human Rights is universal?
It means that human rights belong to every person in the world, no matter who they are, where they live, or what they believe.
Which important UN document from 1948 lists 30 fundamental rights that every person is entitled to?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Which Norwegian movie has been watched 5.5 million times in cinemas?
Flåklypa grand prix
What happened when the cullinan diamond was discovered?
It was given to the British King.
Who is known for fighting for girls’ right to education and becoming the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Malala
How many states are members of the UN?
193
What happened in South Africa in 1994?
The first democratic election was held, and Nelson Mandela became president.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
Which two oceans meet at the Cape of Good Hope?
The Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean
Who is known for leading the commission that wrote and presented the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Eleanor Roosevelt
Why was the United Nations (UN) established in 1945?
To promote peace and international cooperation in a world devastated by two world wars.
What was the main purpose of the 1963 Freedom March in Washington, D.C.?
To protest against discrimination and segregation in the United States.
What animal uses their feet to taste?
Butterfly
Who are the Afrikaners people of South Africa?
Descendants of the Dutch settlers in South Africa