Leaders of the Peace Movement

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Who is known as the "Father of Nonviolence" and led the Indian independence movement through civil disobedience?

  1. Martin Luther King Jr.

  2. Nelson Mandela

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Aung San Suu Kyi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi is widely recognized as the "Father of Nonviolence" for his advocacy of nonviolent civil disobedience in the Indian independence movement.

Which civil rights leader is known for his "I Have a Dream" speech and his nonviolent approach to fighting racial discrimination?

  1. Malcolm X

  2. Martin Luther King Jr.

  3. Rosa Parks

  4. Thurgood Marshall


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Martin Luther King Jr. is renowned for his nonviolent approach to civil rights activism, including his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.

Who was the first African National Congress (ANC) president to be elected after the end of apartheid in South Africa?

  1. Thabo Mbeki

  2. Jacob Zuma

  3. Cyril Ramaphosa

  4. Nelson Mandela


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nelson Mandela was the first ANC president to be elected after the end of apartheid in South Africa.

Which peace activist founded the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization "Physicians for Social Responsibility"?

  1. Helen Caldicott

  2. Bernard Lown

  3. International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War

  4. Physicians for Human Rights


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bernard Lown founded the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization "Physicians for Social Responsibility".

Who is known for her nonviolent struggle for democracy in Burma (Myanmar) and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991?

  1. Malala Yousafzai

  2. Aung San Suu Kyi

  3. Benazir Bhutto

  4. Corazon Aquino


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aung San Suu Kyi is known for her nonviolent struggle for democracy in Burma (Myanmar) and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.

Which peace activist and environmentalist founded the "Green Belt Movement" in Kenya, promoting tree planting and environmental conservation?

  1. Wangari Maathai

  2. Jane Goodall

  3. Dian Fossey

  4. Sylvia Earle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wangari Maathai founded the "Green Belt Movement" in Kenya, promoting tree planting and environmental conservation.

Who is known for his work in promoting peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998?

  1. David Trimble

  2. John Hume

  3. Gerry Adams

  4. Martin McGuinness


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

John Hume is known for his work in promoting peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998.

Which peace activist and journalist founded the "Peace Brigades International" organization, providing unarmed civilian protection in conflict zones?

  1. Johan Galtung

  2. Rigoberta Menchú Tum

  3. Jody Williams

  4. Irene Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Johan Galtung founded the "Peace Brigades International" organization, providing unarmed civilian protection in conflict zones.

Who is known for her work in promoting peace and disarmament and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1976?

  1. Betty Williams

  2. Mairead Corrigan

  3. Jody Williams

  4. Shirin Ebadi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Betty Williams is known for her work in promoting peace and disarmament and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1976.

Which peace activist and journalist founded the "International Campaign to Ban Landmines" and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997?

  1. Jody Williams

  2. Shirin Ebadi

  3. Rigoberta Menchú Tum

  4. Malala Yousafzai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jody Williams founded the "International Campaign to Ban Landmines" and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997.

Who is known for her work in promoting peace and human rights in Iran and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003?

  1. Shirin Ebadi

  2. Malala Yousafzai

  3. Tawakkol Karman

  4. Leymah Gbowee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shirin Ebadi is known for her work in promoting peace and human rights in Iran and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003.

Which peace activist and journalist founded the "Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace" movement and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011?

  1. Leymah Gbowee

  2. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

  3. Tawakkol Karman

  4. Malala Yousafzai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leymah Gbowee founded the "Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace" movement and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011.

Who is known for her work in promoting peace and democracy in Yemen and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011?

  1. Tawakkol Karman

  2. Leymah Gbowee

  3. Malala Yousafzai

  4. Shirin Ebadi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tawakkol Karman is known for her work in promoting peace and democracy in Yemen and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011.

Which peace activist and education advocate is known for her work in promoting education for girls in Pakistan and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014?

  1. Malala Yousafzai

  2. Tawakkol Karman

  3. Leymah Gbowee

  4. Shirin Ebadi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malala Yousafzai is known for her work in promoting education for girls in Pakistan and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.

Who is known for his work in promoting peace and reconciliation in Colombia and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016?

  1. Juan Manuel Santos

  2. Timochenko

  3. Rodrigo Londoño Echeverri

  4. Álvaro Uribe Vélez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juan Manuel Santos is known for his work in promoting peace and reconciliation in Colombia and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016.

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