📝 Hate Speech Quiz

Test Your Knowledge — KS2 (Ages 7-11)

Name: _________________________________
Date: _________________
Score: _____ / 10
1 Is it ever okay to be unkind to someone because of their religion?
A Yes, if you disagree with it
B Sometimes
C No — never
D Only if they are unkind first
2 What is an 'upstander'?
A Someone who ignores unfair treatment
B Someone who joins in with unkind behaviour
C Someone who stands up for someone being treated unfairly
D Someone who watches but does nothing
3 Everyone deserves to be treated:
A Depending on who they are
B With respect and kindness, regardless of who they are
C Only if they are kind first
D The same only if they come from the same background
4 Is it against the law in the UK to threaten someone because of their race or religion?
A No
B Only for adults
C Yes — it is called a hate crime
D Only if it causes physical harm
5 If you see someone being treated unkindly because of their religion, what should you do?
A Walk past — it's not your business
B Join in
C Tell a trusted adult and support the person
D Only do something if a teacher is nearby
6 Why might someone be unkind about someone else's identity?
A Because the other person deserves it
B Because they have learned prejudice — but that doesn't make it right
C It is always a joke
D Because it is allowed
7 What does 'discrimination' mean?
A Treating someone kindly because of who they are
B Treating someone unfairly because of who they are
C Helping someone because they are different
D Choosing your friends carefully
8 Is every person's culture and background important?
A Only some cultures
B No — we should all be the same
C Yes — diversity makes our world richer
D Only traditional cultures
9 What should you do if you hear someone using unkind words about someone's race or religion?
A Ignore it — it doesn't affect you
B Join in if your friends are joining in
C Tell a trusted adult
D Only report it if it happens again
10 Being different is:
A Something to be ashamed of
B Something that should be hidden
C Something to be celebrated — it makes everyone unique
D A problem that needs fixing

How did you do?

8-10: Excellent! 🌟

5-7: Good work — review the areas you missed 👍

0-4: Keep learning — talk to your teacher 📚

📋 Answer Key (Teacher Copy)

Q1. C — No — never
Q2. C — Someone who stands up for someone being treated unfairly
Q3. B — With respect and kindness, regardless of who they are
Q4. C — Yes — it is called a hate crime
Q5. C — Tell a trusted adult and support the person
Q6. B — Because they have learned prejudice — but that doesn't make it right
Q7. B — Treating someone unfairly because of who they are
Q8. C — Yes — diversity makes our world richer
Q9. C — Tell a trusted adult
Q10. C — Something to be celebrated — it makes everyone unique

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