#1
Who coined the term 'civil disobedience'?
Henry David Thoreau
ExplanationThoreau coined the term in his essay 'Civil Disobedience' advocating for passive resistance to unjust laws.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a form of civil disobedience?
Vandalism
ExplanationVandalism involves destruction or damage of property, not passive resistance.
#3
Which of the following movements employed civil disobedience as a major tactic?
Women's Suffrage Movement
ExplanationThe Women's Suffrage Movement used civil disobedience to advocate for women's voting rights.
#4
In which country did the Tiananmen Square protests, a significant display of civil disobedience, occur?
China
ExplanationThe Tiananmen Square protests against authoritarian rule and for democracy took place in China.
#5
What was the main aim of the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia?
To overthrow the communist regime peacefully
ExplanationThe Velvet Revolution sought to peacefully end communist rule in Czechoslovakia.
#6
What was the primary goal of the Salt March led by Gandhi?
To protest against the British tax on salt
ExplanationThe Salt March aimed to challenge British salt monopoly and discriminatory taxation in India.
#7
Who was the leader of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the American Civil Rights Movement?
Rosa Parks
ExplanationRosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a key moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
#8
Who wrote the essay 'Letter from Birmingham Jail', advocating for nonviolent resistance to racism and injustice?
Martin Luther King Jr.
ExplanationMartin Luther King Jr. penned the letter while imprisoned, championing nonviolent protest against racism.
#9
What event is considered the trigger for the beginning of the Indian independence movement led by Gandhi?
Jallianwala Bagh massacre
ExplanationThe Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where British troops killed peaceful protesters, galvanized Gandhi's nonviolent resistance.
#10
What role did the music play in the Civil Rights Movement?
It served as a form of protest and motivation
ExplanationMusic in the Civil Rights Movement conveyed messages of resistance, unity, and hope, fueling activists.
#11
Which philosopher wrote extensively on the concept of 'duty to disobey'?
John Rawls
ExplanationJohn Rawls discussed the duty to disobey unjust laws in his works on political philosophy.
#12
Who famously said, 'One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws'?
Henry David Thoreau
ExplanationThoreau, in his essay 'Civil Disobedience,' emphasized the moral duty to resist unjust laws.
#13
Which of the following individuals was NOT a proponent of civil disobedience?
Malcolm X
ExplanationMalcolm X advocated for self-defense and separatism, rather than passive resistance.
#14
Which of the following activists is known for the concept of 'satyagraha'?
Mahatma Gandhi
ExplanationGandhi popularized the concept of 'satyagraha,' meaning nonviolent resistance or civil disobedience.
#15
Who authored the book 'The Conquest of Bread' which influenced various social and political movements advocating for anarchism and communism?
Peter Kropotkin
ExplanationPeter Kropotkin's book advocated for anarchist communism, inspiring social and political movements.