20 MCQ question with answer on History of Social Work in Africa and Middle East

1. Question: Who is considered a pioneer in early social work development in Africa?

a) Mary McLeod Bethune b) Kwame Nkrumah c) Nelson Mandela d) Jane Addams Answer: b) Kwame Nkrumah

2. Question: The concept of "Ubuntu" in African culture is closely related to which aspect of social work? a) Community and compassion b) Individualism and self-reliance c) Equality and justice d) Political activism Answer: a) Community and compassion

3. Question: The first School of Social Work in Africa was established in which country? a) South Africa b) Nigeria c) Egypt d) Kenya Answer: a) South Africa

4. Question: The establishment of the "League of Arab Societies for the Care of Orphans and Widows" in 1913 was a significant step in the development of social work in which region? a) Middle East b) North Africa c) East Africa d) West Africa Answer: a) Middle East

5. Question: Who was a prominent African leader known for advocating for social and economic development and founded the "Tanzania Freedom from Hunger Council" in 1962? a) Julius Nyerere b) Nelson Mandela c) Jomo Kenyatta d) Haile Selassie Answer: a) Julius Nyerere

6. Question: The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region was established in which year? a) 1983 b) 1992 c) 2001 d) 2010 Answer: b) 1992

7. Question: The concept of "Ma'at" in ancient Egyptian culture emphasized which value related to social work? a) Truth and justice b) Compassion and empathy c) Loyalty and honor d) Wisdom and knowledge Answer: a) Truth and justice

8. Question: Social work in the Middle East has been significantly influenced by which religion's principles and teachings? a) Islam b) Christianity c) Judaism d) Buddhism Answer: a) Islam

9. Question: The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in Egypt was founded in which year? a) 1955 b) 1973 c) 1989 d) 2005 Answer: b) 1973

10. Question: The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has worked on social development issues primarily focusing on: a) Poverty alleviation and social inclusion b) Environmental conservation c) Political stability and governance d) Industrialization and economic growth Answer: a) Poverty alleviation and social inclusion

11. Question: Which African country's social work development was heavily influenced by the Ubuntu philosophy? a) South Africa b) Kenya c) Nigeria d) Egypt Answer: a) South Africa

12. Question: The African Association of Social Workers (AASW) was established in which year? a) 1972 b) 1985 c) 1998 d) 2010 Answer: b) 1985

13. Question: The Islamic concept of "Zakat" emphasizes which aspect of social work? a) Charity and giving b) Advocacy and human rights c) Rehabilitation and recovery d) Social justice Answer: a) Charity and giving

14. Question: The concept of "Ujima" in African culture emphasizes which value related to social work? a) Collective responsibility and community-building b) Individual empowerment and self-reliance c) Respect for elders and traditions d) Environmental sustainability Answer: a) Collective responsibility and community-building

15. Question: The National Council for Social Work in Lebanon was established in which year? a) 1968 b) 1982 c) 1997 d) 2006 Answer: a) 196816. Question: The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) Africa Region was established in which year?

a) 1972 b) 1985 c) 1998 d) 2011 Answer: b) 1985

17. Question: Who was the first African recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and was known for advocating for social justice and human rights in South Africa? a) Desmond Tutu b) Thabo Mbeki c) Robert Mugabe d) Jacob Zuma Answer: a) Desmond Tutu

18. Question: The Arab Association of Social Work was established in which country? a) Egypt b) Lebanon c) Saudi Arabia d) Morocco Answer: b) Lebanon

19. Question: Which African country was the first to introduce social work as a university discipline in the early 1950s? a) Nigeria b) South Africa c) Kenya d) Ghana Answer: c) Kenya

20. Question: The "Social Development and Poverty Alleviation Unit" of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) focuses on which key areas? a) Economic empowerment and gender equality b) Environmental sustainability and conservation c) Peacebuilding and conflict resolution d) Education and skill development Answer: a) Economic empowerment and gender equality