UNIT FOUR Social Studies

• What is "HDI"?

  The United Nation measure of a country's level of development based on GDP per capita, life expectancy at birth, adult literacy, and school enrolment.
• What does "HDI" stand for?

  Human Development Index
• What is the "United Nations Declaration of Human Rights"?

  The basis of UN policy since 1948 that defines the human rights to which every person on the globe is equally entitled.

  1. Political
  2. Civil
  3. Equality
  4. Economic
  5. Social
  6. Cultural
• What is Empowerment?

  Increasing the political, social, OR economic strength of individuals OR groups
• What is the "Convention on the Rights of a Child"?

  International legislation outlining children's rights which recognize that all children have the right to grow up in a family environment in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding.
• What are "Child Soldiers"?

  Children recruited or kidnapped by rebels and gangs
• What is Standard of Living?

  The level of wealth, comfort, and material goods available to a person or group in a certain geographic area.
• What is Quality of Life?

  The overall well-being and satisfaction of an individual or a community, including physical, mental, and social aspects.
• What is "NGO"?

   A private, not-for-profit organization which is independent of government control and is not merely an opposition political party. It is established to work toward public or social welfare goals
• What does "NGO" stand for?

  Non Governmental Organization
• What is "WHO"?


  An organization that promotes health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.
• What does "WHO" stand for?

  World Health Organization
• What is Disparity?

  Economic and social gaps among individuals, communities, and countries
• What is "GDP"? 


  The total value of goods and services produced in a country in 12 months (a calendar year).
• What does "GDP" stand for?

  Gross domestic Product
• What is "GDP PER CAPITA"?

  The value in US dollars in ALL goods produced and services provided in a country's economy in one year DIVIDED by the country's average population for the same year.
• What does "GDP per Capita" stand for?

  Gross Domestic Product per Capita
• What are Freedoms?

  The state of being free without any hindrance.
• What is Genocide?

  The intentional and systematic extermination of a specific ethnic, racial, or religious group.
• What are Human Rights?

  rights that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
• What are Refugees?


  Individuals who have been forced to flee their home country due to persecution, war, or violence.
• What is "Golden Rice"?

  Genetically modified rice.
• What are "GMO"

  Genetically modified foods
• What is the "Charter of Rights and Freedoms"?

  Canadian constitutional document
• What is "Amnesty Revolution"?

  An organization that fights abuses of human rights worldwide. 
• What is the "Green Revolution"?

  Increase in agricultural production through the use of high-yielding varieties of crops, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• What are "Civic Responsibilities"?

  Duties to society