Nobel Peace Prize Quiz
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his activism against apartheid?
- Desmond Tutu, born in 1933, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. Tutu is a South African cleric and theologian. He is best known for his work for civil rights and anti-apartheid in South Africa.
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for his work on Tibet?
- The 14th Dalai Lama, who is also the current Dalai Lama as of 2020, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent protest of Chinese rule over Tibet.
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, a few years after he left prison?
- In 1993, Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela was President of South Africa from 1994-1999. Like Desmond Tutu, he fought for civil rights and anti-apartheid.
Which organization won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999?
- Formed in 1971, Doctors Without Borders seeks to help victims of wars and disasters. Doctors Without Borders won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for its work with people in danger.
What group was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 alongside Kofi Annan?
- Formed in 1945, the United Nations has received a Nobel Peace Prize in both 1988 and 2001. Kofi Annan was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize alongside the United Nations in 2001 for their work towards a more organized and peaceful world.
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his work with global climate change?
- Al Gore is an environmentalist who served as the US Vice President from 1993-2001. In 2007, alongside the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Al Gore was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to spread climate change solutions and info.
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for their diplomatic work?
- Barack Obama served as President for the United States from 2008-2016. In 2011, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to strengthen international relationships and peace.
What group won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for its stabilizing role in world politics?
- The European Union was formed in 1954 and now contains 27 European states. In 2011, the European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize for providing peace and unity among European nations for over 6 decades.
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at the age of 17?
- At just 17, Malaia Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient. In 2014, she won the award alongside Kailash Satyarthi. Both women fought against the suppression of young children and people, fighting for education for all.
Which national leader won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for ending a twenty year war with their neighbors?
- Abiy Ahmed, the 10th Prime Minister of Ethiopia, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work at freeing people and working on easing tensions between neighboring Eritrea.
