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What is the Magna Charta Libertatum of 1215 known for?
What is the Magna Charta Libertatum of 1215 known for?
In which century did the concept of human rights emerge as an explicit category?
In which century did the concept of human rights emerge as an explicit category?
Prior to the Age of Enlightenment, how were freedoms often seen?
Prior to the Age of Enlightenment, how were freedoms often seen?
Which document from 1689 specified certain rights and freedoms but did not contain an all-embracing philosophical concept of individual liberty?
Which document from 1689 specified certain rights and freedoms but did not contain an all-embracing philosophical concept of individual liberty?
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What is the Union of Utrecht known for?
What is the Union of Utrecht known for?
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Who played a prominent role in laying the doctrinal foundation for the recognition of freedom and dignity of all humans?
Who played a prominent role in laying the doctrinal foundation for the recognition of freedom and dignity of all humans?
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Which philosopher developed a comprehensive concept of natural rights, including life, liberty, and property?
Which philosopher developed a comprehensive concept of natural rights, including life, liberty, and property?
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In which document did the term 'human rights' appear for the first time?
In which document did the term 'human rights' appear for the first time?
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Which document was based on the assumption that all human beings are equal and referred to certain inalienable rights?
Which document was based on the assumption that all human beings are equal and referred to certain inalienable rights?
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Which philosopher elaborated the concept under which the sovereign derived his powers and the citizens their rights from a social contract?
Which philosopher elaborated the concept under which the sovereign derived his powers and the citizens their rights from a social contract?
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Which philosopher was one of the fathers of modern international law and attracted much interest in Europe in the 18th century?
Which philosopher was one of the fathers of modern international law and attracted much interest in Europe in the 18th century?
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Which Spanish theologian played a prominent role in separating the concept of liberty from status and defending the personal rights of the indigenous peoples?
Which Spanish theologian played a prominent role in separating the concept of liberty from status and defending the personal rights of the indigenous peoples?
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Which document reflected the emerging international theory of universal rights and was intended as a systematic enumeration of these rights?
Which document reflected the emerging international theory of universal rights and was intended as a systematic enumeration of these rights?
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Which set of ideas were reflected in the Bill of Rights promulgated by the State of Virginia in 1776?
Which set of ideas were reflected in the Bill of Rights promulgated by the State of Virginia in 1776?
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