Oral Histories of Environmentalism and Sustainability
Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the oral histories of environmentalism and sustainability. It covers various aspects of the environmental movement, including its origins, key figures, and the challenges and successes it has faced over time. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: oral history environmentalism sustainability history |
Who is often credited as being the father of the modern environmental movement?
Which book by Rachel Carson is considered a seminal work in the environmental movement?
What was the name of the first Earth Day, held in 1970?
Which environmental organization was founded by David Brower in 1969?
What was the name of the environmental movement that emerged in the 1970s and advocated for a more radical approach to environmental protection?
Which environmental activist was known for his work on environmental justice and the disproportionate impact of environmental degradation on marginalized communities?
What was the name of the international treaty adopted in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro?
Which environmental activist was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her contributions to sustainable development and peace?
What was the name of the global environmental movement that emerged in the 1990s and advocated for a more comprehensive approach to sustainability?
Which United Nations initiative was launched in 2015 to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change?
What was the name of the environmental movement that emerged in the 2000s and advocated for a more decentralized and grassroots approach to sustainability?
Which environmental activist was known for her work on climate change and her efforts to raise awareness about the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities?
What was the name of the global environmental movement that emerged in the 2010s and advocated for a more holistic approach to sustainability, encompassing environmental, social, and economic aspects?
Which environmental activist was known for her work on indigenous rights and her efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest?
What was the name of the global environmental movement that emerged in the 2020s and advocated for a more transformative approach to sustainability, emphasizing the need for systemic change?