The UN
In what year was the UN officially founded?
1945 (end of WW2)
A journalist is imprisoned for writing articles that criticise the government.
Freedom of expression
How many articles are in the UNDHR?
30
Name the first president of the US:
George Washington
Which 2 teams are playing in the AFL Grand Final this weekend?
Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions
Who is the head of Primary at SGS?
Mr. Saunders
Where is the UN headquarters?
A child is forced to work long hours in a factory instead of going to school.
Right to Education
True or False: The UNDHR is legally binding
False
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union (Russia) during WW2?
Joseph Stalin
Which band released Abbey Road?
The Beatles
How many students are enrolled at SGS?
667
What does UNDHR stand for and what does it contain?
Unite Nations Declaration of Human Rights - it contains the 30 Human Rights that all countries within the UN are expected to adhere.
A group of people are denied access to public places and services because of their race.
Freedom from discrimination
Give 3 examples of rights within the UNDHR.
Right to education, freedom of expression, right to life, freedom from discrimination, right to protest, right to live etc.
What year did Australia become a Federation?
1901
Which film won Best Picture at the 1994 OSCARS, starring Tom Hanks?
Forrest Gump
How long has Mrs Hollis taught here?
20 years
How many official languages does the UN have? Bonus points for naming them!
6 - Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish
Citizens are not allowed to vote in elections for their country’s leaders.
Right to Vote or take part in elections (democracy)
Which UDHR article states that everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for health and well-being, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care?
Article 25
What Italian city was destroyed by a volcano in 79AD?
Pompeii
Which athlete has won the most Olympic Gold medals in history? (bonus point if you can name how many)
Michael Phelps - 23
Who is head of TYC?
Mrs. Hails
Which international day is celebrated on 10 December each year to mark the adoption of the UNDHR?
Human Rights Day
Police arrest people for peacefully protesting in the town square.
Right to peaceful assembly
The UDHR states that only citizens of a country have the right to work, receive fair pay, and join trade unions.
False (you don't have to be a citizen)
Martin Luther King Jnr was a famous civil rights movement leader. Name the other famous civil rights movement leader during the 60's.
Malcolm X
Name the smallest country in the world by land mass:
Vatican City (yes it is a country)
Where were Mr and Mrs Lynch before they came to SGS?
Sydney