Modern Slavery Quiz Questions
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How much does the slave industry profit annually?
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3.9 Million
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15 Million
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7 Billion
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32 Billion
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This Modern Slavery quiz explores the prevalence and economic impact of slavery today. It assesses understanding of key statistics, differences between slavery and forced labor, and misconceptions about the cost of modern slaves compared to historical figures.
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Approximately, how many slaves exist in the world today?
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There are none
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2 Million
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7.7 Million
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30 MIllion
Correct Answer
A. 30 MIllionExplanation
The correct answer is 30 million. This number represents the estimated number of slaves that exist in the world today. Slavery still exists in various forms, such as forced labor, human trafficking, and debt bondage. It is a grave violation of human rights and efforts are being made globally to combat and eradicate this issue.Rate this question:
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Slavery is different from forced labor.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Slavery and forced labor are two distinct concepts. Slavery refers to the ownership and control of individuals as property, where they are deprived of their freedom and treated as commodities. On the other hand, forced labor involves the coercion of individuals to work against their will, often through threats or violence, but they are not considered property. Therefore, slavery and forced labor are not the same, making the statement false.Rate this question:
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Modern slaves are more expensive than they were in the 1800's.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
In 1809, an individual slaves cost $40,000. In 2009, they cost $90Rate this question:
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How many slaves are trafficked into the United States?
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800-1,200
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5,000-8,000
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14,500-17,500
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20,000-40,000
Correct Answer
A. 14,500-17,500Explanation
The answer 14,500-17,500 suggests that the estimated number of slaves trafficked into the United States falls within this range. This indicates that there is a significant problem of human trafficking in the country, with thousands of individuals being forced into slavery. The range provided gives an approximation of the scale of the issue, highlighting the alarming number of people affected by this form of exploitation.Rate this question:
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