Interesting Uncrc Quiz
We welcome you to this Interesting UNCRC Quiz! In 1989, countries around the world came together because they believed that children everywhere deserved to lead happy, safe, and productive lives. The result was an international agreement called the UNCRC that makes sure these rights are being protected. Take this quiz to see how much you know about this important international tool for children's rights! Please make sure to read all the questions very carefully before answering. Keep learning and have fun!
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What does the UNCRC stand for?
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Duh!
- B.
Understanding National Concerns Regarding Children.
- C.
University of North Carolina Research Centre.
- D.
United Norwegian Cats for Ringworm Care.
Correct Answer
A. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Duh!Explanation
In 1989, countries around the world came together because they believed that children everywhere deserved to lead happy, safe and productive lives. The result was an international agreement called the UNCRC that makes sure these rights are being protected.Rate this question:
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Every human being under the age of _____ is protected by the UNCRC?
- A.
100!
- B.
18
- C.
21?
- D.
Trick question! It protects people of all ages.
Correct Answer
B. 18Explanation
World leaders made the UNCRC because they decided that people under 18 years old often need special care and protection that adults do not. The leaders also wanted to make sure that the world recognized that children have human rights too.Rate this question:
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Every country in the world has ratified the Convention. Which 2 countries have not?
- A.
Narnia?
- B.
Lilliput and Blefuscu.
- C.
Ankh-Morpork and Überwald.
- D.
The United States and Somalia.
Correct Answer
D. The United States and Somalia.Explanation
The US has signed the convention, but has not ratified it.
Unfortunately, Somalia can't ratify the UNCRC because it does not currently have an internationally recognized government.Rate this question:
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How many articles are there in the UNCRC?
- A.
54
- B.
A lot? I don't have any idea!
- C.
100
- D.
1?
Correct Answer
A. 54Explanation
These 54 articles protect all the basic human rights that children everywhere need to have:
1) the right to survival
2) the right to develop to the fullest
3) the right to protection from harmful influences, abuse and exploitation
4) the right to participate fully in family, cultural and social life.Rate this question:
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Children are allowed to do any type of work
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Children have the right to be protected from any kind of work that is exploitative, hazardous to their well-being, or jeopardizes their education. Unfortunately, HUNDREDS of millions of children around the world have been forced into child labour. Many of these children, who are forced to work in sweatshops, as prostitutes, etc., are economically and sexually exploited and/or physically abused.Rate this question:
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Children have a right to get and share information
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Children have the right to access any information that is meaningful or significant to their well-being. Further, children are active participants in our society and should therefore be given the right to share their knowledge.Rate this question:
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Children have to speak the language which most other people in their country speak
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Children have the right to practice their own culture and therefore speak their own language. Many children are minority groups and don’t have this right. Further, with around 5 millions child refugees and around 6 million displaced children, TENS of millions of children are forced to speak the language/practice the culture of their adopted countries and are discouraged to freely practice their own.Rate this question:
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Children have a right to privacy
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Children have the right to be protected from the obtrusion of their privacy. Further, every child’s dignity should be respected.Rate this question:
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What are the guiding principals of the UNCRC? You can pick more than one.
- A.
Children everywhere are equal. They have the right to be treated equally.
- B.
Children everywhere have the right to live their lives safely and develop to the fullest.
- C.
Children everywhere have the right to protection from harmful influences, abuse and exploitation.
- D.
Children everywhere have the right to participate fully in family, cultural and social life.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Children everywhere are equal. They have the right to be treated equally.
B. Children everywhere have the right to live their lives safely and develop to the fullest.
C. Children everywhere have the right to protection from harmful influences, abuse and exploitation.
D. Children everywhere have the right to participate fully in family, cultural and social life.Explanation
TRICK QUESTION! ALL of these principals apply to ALL children under the age of 18; no matter their nationality, race or ethnicity, age, religion, culture, sex, gender, physical ability, class, etc.Rate this question:
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Why do YOU think the UNCRC is important?
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