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The highest-ranking Nazi leader tried at Nuremberg was

A
Adolf Hitler.
B
Alfred Rosenberg.
C
Hermann Goring.
D
Julius Streicher.
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Which is the best example of a crime against humanity?

A
A Nazi soldier who leads a campaign to recruit fellow soldiers.
B
A Nazi officer who planned a war strategy to defeat the Allied countries.
C
A Nazi general who ordered an aggressive attack on another country.
D
A Nazi corporal who executed thousands of Jews in a concentration camp.
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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.
4

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.
5

The chart shows the organization of the United Nations.

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A
Economic and Social Council
B
General Assembly
C
Secretariat
D
International Court of Justice.
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The International Criminal Court’s main responsibility is to

A
prosecute individuals for human rights violations.
B
punish countries for human rights violations.
C
promote human rights of individuals worldwide.
D
settle human rights disputes between countries.
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The Allies created the United Nations after World War II to

A
prosecute and punish war criminals.
B
subdue and take over aggressive nations.
C
establish free international elections and rules in war.
D
maintain international peace and security.
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The International Military Tribunal included judges and prosecutors from which countries? Check all that apply.

A
Britain
B
Soviet Union
C
Germany
D
Japan
E
France
F
Switzerland
9

Why did the United Nations update the Geneva Convention in 1949?

A
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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Allied nations established the International Military Tribunal after World War II mainly to

A
determine the best way to divide the German empire.
B
prosecute German war criminals for their actions.
C
maintain international peace among all countries.
D
prevent war crimes from happening again.
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A goal of the United Nation’s International Court of Justice is to

A
prosecute officials accused of committing war crimes.
B
oversee the day-to-day operation of the organization.
C
deploy peacekeepers to maintain order between nations.
D
settle disputes between nations without the need of war.
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How many Nazis were convicted of war crimes in Europe from 1945-1949?

A
2,000 to 3,000
B
3,000 to 4,000
C
4,000 to 5,000
D
5,000 to 6,000
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights includes which basic rights? Check all that apply.

A
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 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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A
death
B
probation
C
imprisonment
D
apologize

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