18 Questions
Who edited the 1994 book 'Indigenous Peoples and Democracy in Latin America'?
Donna Lee Van Cott
In which year was the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted?
2007
What is the title of the book written by Robert A. Williams Jr. in 1990?
The American Indian in Western Legal Thought
Who wrote the annual reports to the Human Rights Council on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people?
Rodolfo Stavenhagen
What is the title of the book edited by Christian Tomuschat in 1993?
Modern Law of Self-Determination
Who wrote the book 'Indigenous Peoples and Human Rights' in 2002?
Patrick Thornberry
What is a common characteristic of groups that have been exceptions to the widely held paradigmatic view?
They are ethnic, national, or religious minorities
When did human rights become an important aspect of international relations and democratic governance?
After World War II
What was a result of indigenous peoples organizing and lobbying for their rights?
Governments and multilateral organizations started to take notice
What type of administration has been devised for some indigenous populations?
Autonomous regional administration
Who granted permission to republish the original text?
Ms. Mary Bergin-Cartwright
In what year was the original chapter first published?
2009
What tactic has been used to repress social protests in various countries?
Accusing activists of common misdemeanors
Where do human rights abuses against Indigenous peoples often occur?
In the context of collective action by Indigenous organizations
What is the purpose of invoking antiterrorist legislation against Indigenous activists?
To dismantle their movements and penalize their leaders
What does the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples provide for?
The right to their own customary justice systems
What is the result of not recognizing Indigenous law?
The denial of Indigenous cultures, societies, and identities
What is the relationship between modern nation-states and multiculturalism?
Modern nation-states have difficulty recognizing their own multicultural composition
Quiz on the historical and political context of human rights policies, particularly regarding indigenous populations and minority groups. Learn about the exceptions to the traditional view and the early stirrings of human rights issues for indigenous peoples.
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