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Nobel Peace Prize Winners 2011

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Who were the three women awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011?

Tawakkol Karman, Angela Merkel, Leymah Gbowee

Malala Yousafzai, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Aung San Suu Kyi

Tawakkol Karman, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee (correct)

Michelle Obama, Tawakkol Karman, Leymah Gbowee

What was the main intention behind awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to these women?

To promote women's fashion brands from the regions

To celebrate female athletes in Africa and the Middle East

To recognize advancements in technology by women

To highlight the suppression of women's rights globally (correct)

Which of the following statements is true about Tawakkol Karman?

She is a Hollywood actress known for her action movies

She is a highly acclaimed scientist from Latin America

She inspired women in a region where they are considered second-class citizens (correct)

She is a famous European chef with a cooking show

What challenges do women in Africa and the Middle East still face despite becoming more visible in government and social activism?

Challenges in education, employment, and health care access Signup and view all the answers

Why is Tawakkol Karman's activism considered unusual?

It is happening in deeply conservative Yemen where women face restrictions Signup and view all the answers

What is noteworthy about Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's role in Liberian politics?

She is the first elected female president in post-colonial Africa Signup and view all the answers

Why was the narrator afraid to go to the non-segregated school on the first day?

The narrator was afraid to go because they didn't know what to expect and felt scared about the new experience. Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator feel when they saw people shouting awful things at them and others from the bus?

The narrator was confused and wondered why they were so upset, believing that everyone deserves equality. Signup and view all the answers

How did the white boy by the water fountain make the narrator feel?

The white boy made the narrator feel unwelcome by looking right through them as if they didn't exist. Signup and view all the answers

What division did the narrator observe in the school's lunchroom?

The lunchroom was divided into whites and blacks. Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator feel about the school building's interior?

The narrator thought the school building was nice, clean, and smelled good. Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator decide to find their classroom after feeling unwelcome by the white boy?

The narrator decided to find the classroom on their own after feeling unwelcome. Signup and view all the answers