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Music and the Fight Against Child Labor

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Which musician is known for their activism against child labor in the cocoa industry?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. John Lennon

  3. Bono

  4. Michael Jackson


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bono, the lead singer of the rock band U2, has been a vocal advocate against child labor in the cocoa industry. He has used his platform to raise awareness about the issue and has worked with organizations to combat child labor.

What is the name of the organization that Bono co-founded to address child labor in the cocoa industry?

  1. Fairtrade International

  2. International Labour Organization

  3. ONE Campaign

  4. Nestlé Cocoa Plan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bono co-founded the ONE Campaign, a global advocacy and campaigning organization that works to end extreme poverty and preventable disease, including child labor.

Which musician released a song in 2005 to raise awareness about child labor in the cocoa industry?

  1. Sting

  2. Bob Dylan

  3. Peter Gabriel

  4. Coldplay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sting released the song 'They Dance Alone' in 2005 to raise awareness about child labor in the cocoa industry. The song was inspired by a trip Sting took to Ghana, where he witnessed firsthand the conditions in which cocoa farmers and their children worked.

What is the name of the international agreement that aims to eliminate child labor in the cocoa industry?

  1. The Cocoa Protocol

  2. The Child Labor Convention

  3. The Fair Labor Standards Act

  4. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cocoa Protocol is an international agreement that aims to eliminate child labor and forced labor in the cocoa industry. It was adopted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2001 and has been signed by many cocoa-producing countries.

Which musician has been a vocal advocate for the rights of children working in the music industry?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Beyoncé

  3. Lady Gaga

  4. Justin Bieber


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taylor Swift has been a vocal advocate for the rights of children working in the music industry. She has spoken out against the exploitation of young musicians and has worked with organizations to protect their rights.

What is the name of the organization that Taylor Swift founded to support young musicians?

  1. The Taylor Swift Education Center

  2. The Taylor Swift Foundation

  3. The Taylor Swift Institute for Young Artists

  4. The Taylor Swift Music Academy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taylor Swift founded the Taylor Swift Education Center in 2019 to support young musicians. The center provides educational resources and opportunities to young people who are interested in pursuing a career in music.

Which musician has been involved in efforts to combat child labor in the garment industry?

  1. Rihanna

  2. Kanye West

  3. Jay-Z

  4. Pharrell Williams


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rihanna has been involved in efforts to combat child labor in the garment industry. She has worked with organizations such as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to raise awareness about the issue and to support programs that help children affected by child labor.

What is the name of the initiative that Rihanna launched to address child labor in the fashion industry?

  1. The Rihanna Foundation

  2. The Rihanna Fashion Fund

  3. The Rihanna Child Labor Initiative

  4. The Rihanna Education Fund


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rihanna launched the Rihanna Child Labor Initiative in 2019 to address child labor in the fashion industry. The initiative works to raise awareness about the issue, to support programs that help children affected by child labor, and to advocate for policies that protect children from exploitation.

Which musician has spoken out against the use of child labor in the mining industry?

  1. Metallica

  2. Green Day

  3. Rage Against the Machine

  4. System of a Down


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metallica has spoken out against the use of child labor in the mining industry. The band has released songs that address the issue and has worked with organizations to raise awareness and to support programs that help children affected by child labor.

What is the name of the Metallica song that addresses the issue of child labor in the mining industry?

  1. Enter Sandman

  2. Master of Puppets

  3. One

  4. Battery


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Metallica's song 'One' addresses the issue of child labor in the mining industry. The song tells the story of a young boy who is forced to work in a mine and the struggles he faces.

Which musician has been involved in efforts to combat child labor in the agricultural industry?

  1. Willie Nelson

  2. Dolly Parton

  3. Garth Brooks

  4. Reba McEntire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Willie Nelson has been involved in efforts to combat child labor in the agricultural industry. He has worked with organizations such as the Farm Labor Organizing Committee to raise awareness about the issue and to support programs that help children affected by child labor.

What is the name of the Willie Nelson song that addresses the issue of child labor in the agricultural industry?

  1. On the Road Again

  2. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain

  3. Always on My Mind

  4. Georgia on My Mind


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Willie Nelson's song 'Georgia on My Mind' addresses the issue of child labor in the agricultural industry. The song tells the story of a young boy who is forced to work in a cotton field and the struggles he faces.

Which musician has been a vocal advocate for the rights of children working in the domestic service industry?

  1. Madonna

  2. Cher

  3. Cyndi Lauper

  4. Janet Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madonna has been a vocal advocate for the rights of children working in the domestic service industry. She has spoken out against the exploitation of young domestic workers and has worked with organizations to support programs that help children affected by child labor.

What is the name of the Madonna song that addresses the issue of child labor in the domestic service industry?

  1. Like a Virgin

  2. Material Girl

  3. Papa Don't Preach

  4. La Isla Bonita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madonna's song 'Papa Don't Preach' addresses the issue of child labor in the domestic service industry. The song tells the story of a young girl who is forced to work as a domestic worker and the struggles she faces.

Which musician has been involved in efforts to combat child labor in the tourism industry?

  1. Shakira

  2. Ricky Martin

  3. Jennifer Lopez

  4. Marc Anthony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shakira has been involved in efforts to combat child labor in the tourism industry. She has worked with organizations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO) to raise awareness about the issue and to support programs that help children affected by child labor.

What is the name of the Shakira song that addresses the issue of child labor in the tourism industry?

  1. Hips Don't Lie

  2. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)

  3. La Tortura

  4. Loca


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shakira's song 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' addresses the issue of child labor in the tourism industry. The song was the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and it includes lyrics that call for an end to child labor.

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