How well do you know the Sustainable Development Goals?

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Quiz Questions

1.
How many targets do the Sustainable Development Goals have in total?
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- A.
  169
- B.
  182
- C.
  191
- D.
  200
2.
Women spend about ____ times as many hours as men on unpaid domestic work and care work (SDG #5: Gender Equality).
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- A.
  1
- B.
  1.5
- C.
  2
- D.
  2.5
3.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals build upon the 8 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Which one of these SDGs was not originally articulated as a standalone MDG?
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- A.
  Eradicate poverty (SDG #1)
- B.
  Gender equality (SDG #5)
- C.
  Reduce inequality (SDG #10)
- D.
  Partnerships for the goals (SDG #17)
4.
The COVID-19 pandemic has wiped out _____ years of gains in education (SDG #4: Quality Education).
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- A.
  10
- B.
  20
- C.
  30
- D.
  40
5.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global rate of extreme poverty rose in 2020 - the first time in over _____ years.
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- A.
  5
- B.
  10
- C.
  15
- D.
  20
6.
SDG #7 is about access to affordable and clean energy. Which one of these is not a target?
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- A.
  By 2030, ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
- B.
  By 2030, increase the share of renewable energy to 50 percent in the global energy mix.
- C.
  By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency.
- D.
  By 2030, expand and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries.
7.
The Paris Agreement established a 1.5°C limit on average global warming above pre-industrial levels. Preliminary data for 2020 indicates that the global average temperature was about _____ above pre-industrial levels.
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- A.
  1.1°C
- B.
  1.2°C
- C.
  1.3°C
- D.
  1.4°C
8.
A decade of progress for these three areas under SDG #3: Good Health and Well-being, could be stalled or reversed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- A.
  Reproductive health, maternal health, and child health
- B.
  Mental health, maternal health, and child health
- C.
  Child health, maternal mortality, and neonatal mortality
- D.
  Universal health coverage, affordable medicine, and vaccines
9.
SDG #12 is about responsible consumption and production. How many plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute worldwide?
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- A.
  200,000
- B.
  500,000
- C.
  800,000
- D.
  1,000,000
10.
In North America there are 150 nurses and midwives for every 10,000 people. In Sub-Saharan Africa, there are _____ nurses and midwives per 10,000 people (SDG #3: Good Health and Well-being).
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- A.
  10
- B.
  15
- C.
  20
- D.
  25
11.
What is the measure of extreme poverty used in Target 1 of SDG #1: No Poverty?
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- A.
  People living on less than $1.90 USD a day.
- B.
  People living on less than $1.75 USD a day.
- C.
  People living on less than $1.25 USD a day.
- D.
  People living on less than $1.00 USD a day.
12.
Which of these is not a target or indicator of SDG #4: Quality Education?
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- A.
  Build and upgrade education facilities that are children, disability, and gender-sensitive, and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive, and effective learning environments for all.
- B.
  By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development.
- C.
  By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care, and pre-primary education.
- D.
  By 2030, substantially increase the supply of teachers trained in psychosocial and mental health support.
13.
It is estimated that over ________ people experienced hunger in 2019 (SDG #2: Zero Hunger).
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- A.
  340 million
- B.
  470 million
- C.
  520 million
- D.
  690 million
14.
What does “wasting” mean (SDG #2: Zero Hunger)?
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- A.
  Low weight for height
- B.
  Low height for age
- C.
  Low weight for age
- D.
  Deficiency in 3 or more vitamin and minerals
15.
The global adolescent birth rate has fallen from 56 births per 1,000 adolescent women (15 – 19 years old) to _______ per 1,000 adolescents in 2020.
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- A.
  37
- B.
  41
- C.
  45
- D.
  49
16.
Which of these is not a target or indicator of SDG #5: Gender Equality?
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- A.
  Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure, and social protection policies.
- B.
  Ensure gender parity in all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life.
- C.
  Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
- D.
  End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere.
17.
__________ are considered one of the world’s most successful and cost-effective health interventions to protect children from life-threatening diseases (SDG #3: Good Health & Well-being).
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- A.
  Mosquito nets
- B.
  Vitamin supplements
- C.
  Immunizations
- D.
  Handwashing campaigns

Quiz Outcomes

1.
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The Sustainable Development Goals are a set of 17 interconnected goals designed as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. You can learn more about the SDGs here!Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is an international development organization committed to breaking the cycle of poverty. We support the SDGs by tackling the root causes of poverty through a holistic and interconnected set of programs. Our initiatives address people’s most pressing needs and enable them to unlock their full potential, with a particular focus on marginalized groups like women and girls. Learn more about our work by getting our newsletter delivered right to your inbox!
2.
Not bad! You know your stuff!
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The Sustainable Development Goals are a set of 17 interconnected goals designed as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. You can learn more about the SDGs here!Aga Khan Foundation Canada is an international development organization committed to breaking the cycle of poverty. We support the SDGs by tackling the root causes of poverty through a holistic and interconnected set of programs. Our initiatives address people’s most pressing needs and enable them to unlock their full potential, with a particular focus on marginalized groups like women and girls. Learn more about our work by getting our newsletter delivered right to your inbox!
3.
Wow! You're an SDG expert!
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The Sustainable Development Goals are a set of 17 interconnected goals designed as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. You can learn more about the SDGs here!Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is an international development organization committed to breaking the cycle of poverty. We support the SDGs by tackling the root causes of poverty through a holistic and interconnected set of programs. Our initiatives address people’s most pressing needs and enable them to unlock their full potential, with a particular focus on marginalized groups like women and girls. Learn more about our work by getting our newsletter delivered right to your inbox!

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