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International Literacy Day Quiz

Andrea Leyden 10 questions 3,480 views 5.0 (3 ratings) Updated 18 Jan 2017

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1Literacy is a human right.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
2How many people worldwide cannot read or write? (More than one correct answer)
1. A260 million people
2. B776 million people
3. C16% of the world's population
4. D12% of the world's population
32/3 of all illiterate people are men.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
4Which country has the highest number of illiterate adults?
1. APakistan
2. BChile
3. CIndia
4. DGambia
5What keeps children out of school? (More than one correct answer)
1. ACultural norms
2. BChild labour
3. CPoverty
4. DIlliterate parents
6What percentage of children worldwide do not go to school?
1. A9%
2. B15%
3. C2%
4. D7%
7People who can read are less likely to...
1. ABecome teachers
2. BLive by the sea
3. CHave a happy family
4. DGet into accidents or get diseases
8Literate populations are more likely to practice their civil rights and engage in the democratic process.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
9Access to books boosts academic achievement regardless of income.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
10How can we change the destiny of illiterate children? (More than one correct answer)
1. ARe-direct military spend to education
2. BEncourage gender equality
3. CLimit education to those who want it
4. DEngage people in meaningful social processes

Description: Test your knowledge of the facts about literacy to celebrate International Literacy day 2014 on September 8th.
Author: Andrea Leyden
Language: English
Views: 3,480
History: Created on 5 Sep 2014 · updated on 18 Jan 2017
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