Pre World War II Human Rights Developments

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What is the Magna Charta Libertatum of 1215 known for?

It contained an all-embracing philosophical concept of individual liberty.

It was drawn up in the 16th century.

It specified rights that could be claimed in particular circumstances. (correct)

It was the first charter codifying rights and freedoms.

In which century did the concept of human rights emerge as an explicit category?

19th century

18th century (correct)

16th century

17th century

Prior to the Age of Enlightenment, how were freedoms often seen?

As rights that could be invoked against a government.

As rights conferred upon individuals or groups based on their rank or status. (correct)

As inalienable fundamental rights conferred by nature.

As an autonomous individual endowed with certain rights.

Which document from 1689 specified certain rights and freedoms but did not contain an all-embracing philosophical concept of individual liberty?

English Bill of Rights Signup and view all the answers

What is the Union of Utrecht known for?

Constituting important steps towards the idea of human rights. Signup and view all the answers

Who played a prominent role in laying the doctrinal foundation for the recognition of freedom and dignity of all humans?

Francisco de Vitoria Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher developed a comprehensive concept of natural rights, including life, liberty, and property?

John Locke Signup and view all the answers

In which document did the term 'human rights' appear for the first time?

French Déclaration des Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen (1789) Signup and view all the answers

Which document was based on the assumption that all human beings are equal and referred to certain inalienable rights?

American Declaration of Independence Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher elaborated the concept under which the sovereign derived his powers and the citizens their rights from a social contract?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher was one of the fathers of modern international law and attracted much interest in Europe in the 18th century?

Hugo Grotius Signup and view all the answers

Which Spanish theologian played a prominent role in separating the concept of liberty from status and defending the personal rights of the indigenous peoples?

Bartolomé de las Casas Signup and view all the answers

Which document reflected the emerging international theory of universal rights and was intended as a systematic enumeration of these rights?

French Déclaration des Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen (1789) Signup and view all the answers

Which set of ideas were reflected in the Bill of Rights promulgated by the State of Virginia in 1776?

Ideas from Enlightenment philosophers Signup and view all the answers

Pre World War II Human Rights Developments

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