International Literacy Day Quiz

Beschreibung

Test your knowledge of the facts about literacy to celebrate International Literacy day 2014 on September 8th.
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Zusammenfassung der Ressource

Frage 1

Frage
Literacy is a human right.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 2

Frage
How many people worldwide cannot read or write? (More than one correct answer)
Antworten
  • 260 million people
  • 776 million people
  • 16% of the world's population
  • 12% of the world's population

Frage 3

Frage
2/3 of all illiterate people are men.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 4

Frage
Which country has the highest number of illiterate adults?
Antworten
  • Pakistan
  • Chile
  • India
  • Gambia

Frage 5

Frage
What keeps children out of school? (More than one correct answer)
Antworten
  • Cultural norms
  • Child labour
  • Poverty
  • Illiterate parents

Frage 6

Frage
What percentage of children worldwide do not go to school?
Antworten
  • 9%
  • 15%
  • 2%
  • 7%

Frage 7

Frage
People who can read are less likely to...
Antworten
  • Become teachers
  • Live by the sea
  • Have a happy family
  • Get into accidents or get diseases

Frage 8

Frage
Literate populations are more likely to practice their civil rights and engage in the democratic process.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 9

Frage
Access to books boosts academic achievement regardless of income.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 10

Frage
How can we change the destiny of illiterate children? (More than one correct answer)
Antworten
  • Re-direct military spend to education
  • Encourage gender equality
  • Limit education to those who want it
  • Engage people in meaningful social processes
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