Human Rights, Gender Equity & Cultural Diversity is one of 9 topics in the Grade 8 Life Orientation CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. A human rights violation occurs when:
Someone's basic rights are not respected or are actively denied or harmed
A person simply disagrees with another person's opinion
A school sets a reasonable rule for learners
A sports team loses a match
Answer: Someone's basic rights are not respected or are actively denied or harmed — A human rights violation occurs when someone's basic rights, such as those listed in the Bill of Rights, are not respected or are actively denied or harmed.
Easy
2. Which of the following is listed as a type of human rights violation in this lesson?
Discrimination based on race, gender, disability or religion
Receiving a fair grade on an assignment
Following agreed school rules
Participating in a school sports team
Answer: Discrimination based on race, gender, disability or religion — Common types of human rights violations listed include discrimination, bullying and harassment, denying access to education or healthcare, and various forms of violence or abuse.
Medium
3. According to this lesson, what South African body is specifically set up to protect people's rights?
Answer: South African Human Rights Commission — There are legal structures in South Africa, such as the South African Human Rights Commission, specifically set up to protect people's rights.
