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In 1948, the United Nations created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to

A
restrict people’s basic rights.
B
prosecute countries that violate people’s rights
C
recognize people’s basic rights.
D
support countries that violate people’s rights.
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The letter explains the treatment of prisoners of war.Of 3.6 million prisoners of war, only several hundred thousand are still able to work fully. A large part of them has starved, or died, because of the hazards of the weather. . . . The camp commanders have forbidden the civilian population to put food at the disposal of the prisoners, and they have rather let them starve to death.–Letter to defendant Wilhelm Keitelfrom Alfred Rosenberg

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treated well despite the conditions.
B
treated poorly.
C
subject to execution.
D
subject to crimes against peace.
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deathprobationimprisonmentapologize

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death
B
probation
C
imprisonment
D
apologize
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What conclusion was reached by the High Commissioner for Human Rights group based on the UN report of human rights violations in North Korea?

A
It found that North Korean officials prevented food, medicine and other international aid from reaching citizens.
B
It found that North Korean officials murdered, starved and tortured thousands of prisoners of war.
C
It found that North Korean officials stockpiled weapons and completed nuclear tests in violation of international law.
D
It found that North Korean officials murdered, starved and tortured thousands of people in secret prison camps.
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The chart shows the organization of the United Nations.

Question illustration
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Economic and Social Council
B
General Assembly
C
Secretariat
D
International Court of Justice.
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The world is more aware of human rights and Geneva Convention violations because of

A
better technology.
B
better reporting.
C
more truthful countries.
D
more investigators.
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The excerpt is from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.–Article 2,Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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ensure human rights for United Nations members.
B
explain how human rights violators will be punished.
C
protect human rights of all people in the world.
D
grant human rights to the world’s most powerful people.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights includes which basic rights? Check all that apply. freedom of religionright to a fair trialright to live in a democracyright to punish violatorsfreedom from slaveryright to government participation

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freedom of religion
B
right to a fair trial
C
right to live in a democracy
D
right to punish violators
E
freedom from slavery
F
right to government participation
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What protects humanitarian aid workers during times of war?

A
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B
the International Criminal Court
C
the World Health Organization
D
the Geneva Convention
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Why did the United Nations update the Geneva Convention in 1949?

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to help settle disputes between nations before war breaks out
B
to promote worldwide peace and international cooperation
C
to protect POWs and civilians during times of war and conflict
D
to prosecute Nazis for war crimes against POWs and civilians

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