International Literacy Day Quiz

Descripción

Test your knowledge of the facts about literacy to celebrate International Literacy day 2014 on September 8th.
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Resumen del Recurso

Pregunta 1

Pregunta
Literacy is a human right.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 2

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

Pregunta 3

Pregunta
2/3 of all illiterate people are men.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 4

Pregunta
Which country has the highest number of illiterate adults?
Respuesta
  • Pakistan
  • Chile
  • India
  • Gambia

Pregunta 5

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

Pregunta 6

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

Pregunta 7

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

Pregunta 8

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

Pregunta 9

Pregunta
Access to books boosts academic achievement regardless of income.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 10

Pregunta
How can we change the destiny of illiterate children? (More than one correct answer)
Respuesta
  • 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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