Culture of Peace Quiz

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Culture of Peace Quiz - Test Your knowledge

1.	In what city did the idea for a culture of peace originate?
a.	Paris (France)
b.	Geneva (Switzerland)
c.	New York (U.S.A)
d.	Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast)

2.	When is the Manifesto 2000 going to be presented to the United Nations General Assembly?
a.	December 31, 2000
b.	September 16, 2000
c.	October 21, 2000
d.	November 16, 2000

3.	The Culture of Peace is designated as an ongoing focus by the UN for how long?
a.	1 year
b.	5 years
c	10 years
d.	25 years

4.	How many peace-keepers have died on UN peace-keeping missions since 1947?
a.	1581
b.	100
c.	3092
d.	87

5.	In Canada, what age group has the highest rate of homicide?
a.	Newborns and infants (under 1)
b.	Ages 5-12
c.	Ages 13-25
d.	Ages 25-65

6.	Family members are accused in _ violent incidents against children?
a.	4 out of 10
b.	1 out of 10
c.	9 out of 10
d.	7 out of 10

7.	What’s the average poverty rate for Aboriginal Peoples in Canada?
a	25%
b	12%
c.	10.8%
d.	55.6%

8.	A report, funded in 1999 by the Solicitor General of Canada, concluded that youth violence has … ?
a.	declined in Canada
b.	not changed in Canada
c.	increased in Canada

9.	Which organization has decided on making the culture of peace its top priority?
a.	UNESCO
b.	The United Nations
c.	The United Nations Association in Canada
d.	The International Development Research Center

10.	According to UNESCO, in relation to the culture of peace and education, what are the main issues for education in the 21^st century?
a.	Learning to know: that is, developing the critical faculties and learning skills required to continue learning throughout one’s life.
b.	Learning to do: acquiring productive skills, especially those needed to earn a living.
c.	Learning to live together: developing civic values and the capacity for understanding, teamwork, and respect for others.
d.	Learning to be: the overall development of the human person, both mind and body, intelligence, sensitivity, aesthetic sense, personal responsibility, and spiritual values.
e.	A and B
f.	C and D
g.	All of the above

11.	Canada became the _____ country to officially appoint an environment minister?
a.	1st
b.	2nd
c.	3rd
d.	4th

12.	According to UNESCO, the “Culture of Peace” ultimately comes down to _____?
a.	The individual
b.	Kofi Annan
c.	The United Nations
d.	The Security Council

13.	The culture of peace idea of “Listen to Understand” means?
a.	Whether it be at home, school, the work place or anywhere else, all ideas can be expressed if they respect others.
b.	Only listen to those views that are important
c.	Pay attention when someone is talking to you

14.	Between 1989 and 1999, there was an increase of ____ more children living in poverty in Canada?
a.	10%
b.	25%
c.	50%
d.	100%

15.	According to Statistics Canada, how many Canadian women are abused each year?
a.	1,000,000
b.	500,000
c.	250,000
d.	45,000

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