16 Questions
Which ancient civilization had legal protections for individuals in the form of the Code of UrNammu and the Code of Hammurabi?
Mesopotamia
Who is most well-known for creating the Code of Hammurabi?
Hammurabi
Who is attributed to the creation of the Code of Ur-Nammu?
Ur-Nammu
In which South Asian religions and philosophies is the concept of 'dharma' fundamental?
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
Who was the Mesopotamian king who ruled the citystate of Babylon and is most well-known for creating the Code of Hammurabi?
Hammurabi
Which ancient legal code provided a comprehensive set of laws and regulations for Babylonian society during its ruler's reign?
Code of Hammurabi
What is the interpretation of the concept of dharma in Hinduism?
Duty, righteousness, law, morality, or ethics
Which ancient civilizations contributed to the idea of individual rights?
Greek and Roman
Who were the thinkers that argued for natural rights and individual liberties during the Enlightenment?
John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Thomas Paine
Which events further advanced the cause of human rights in history?
American Revolution and French Revolution
What significant progress in recognizing the rights of enslaved people occurred in the 19th century?
Abolition of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery in many countries
Which document outlines fundamental rights and freedoms to which all people are entitled?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
What led to a greater emphasis on the protection of human rights after World War II?
Atrocities of World War II including the Holocaust and other war crimes
What did the Civil Rights Movement in the United States seek to end?
Racial segregation and discrimination
What did the Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke argue for?
$ ext{Natural rights, individual liberties, and social contract}$
What were the key aspects of the concept of dharma in Hinduism?
Moral and Ethical Duty
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