Civics and Citizenship Quiz

Civics is the study of the rights and obligations of citizens in society.

The term 'civicus' means 'relating to a citizen' in Latin.

Civic education involves the study of the theoretical, political, and practical aspects of citizenship, as well as its rights and duties.

<p>A corona civica is a garland of oak leaves worn about the head like a crown, given as a reward to someone who saved another Roman citizen from death in war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thucydides is an ancient Greek historian who wrote the History of the Peloponnesian War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gender equality is the state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including economic participation and decision-making; and the state of valuing different behaviors, aspirations and needs equally, regardless of gender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gender parity is used to measure gender balance in a given situation and can aid in achieving gender equality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gender neutrality and gender equity are practices and ways of thinking that help in achieving gender equality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gender equality requires more than just equal representation, it is strongly tied to women's rights and often requires policy changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No, as of 2017, the global movement for gender equality has not incorporated the proposition of genders besides women and men.</p> Signup and view all the answers