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SPEECH MISINFORMATION/DISINFORMATION QUIZ - LILONGWE
SPEECH MISINFORMATION/DISINFORMATION QUIZ - LILONGWE
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1
What does “Umunthu” mean in the Malawian context?
Individualism
Punishment
Collective humanity and respect for dignity
Legal punishment
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According to Umunthu philosophy, how should people treat members of minority groups like the LGBTIQ community?
By avoiding them
With silence
With fear and suspicion
With respect, dignity, and humanity
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What role does MACRA play in controlling online hate speech?
Provides internet to influencers
Investigates media misconduct and enforces communication standards
Promotes religious freedom
Gives out driving licenses
4
Which of the following government institutions can take action against hate speech and hate crimes in Malawi?
Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC)
All of the above
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)
Malawi Police Service (MPS)
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Which of these is NOT a valid reason for creating responsible content online?
Promoting human rights
Promoting human rights
Fighting disinformation
Gaining clout by insulting others
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The Malawi Constitution protects the rights of all people, even if their sexual orientation is not socially accepted
False
True
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What is the best approach to addressing followers who post hate speech on your platform?
Report, delete, and educate respectfully
Encourage open debate with rules
Let it go viral
Do nothing
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Which of the following best defines hate speech?
Sharing celebrity gossip
Offensive jokes shared among friends
Speech that incites violence, hatred, or discrimination based on identity
Criticism of political leaders
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Which of these is an ethical reason not to share inflammatory or biased content online?
It might get taken down
Your phone battery might die
It may make you unpopular
It can lead to real-world violence or discrimination
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Which of the following is a responsible action for social media influencers regarding sensitive topics like sexuality
Only post what gets likes
Amplify marginalized voices respectfully and verify facts before posting
Share trending rumors
Block anyone who disagrees
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What is the key difference between misinformation and disinformation?
They mean the same thing
Misinformation is accidental, disinformation is deliberate
Disinformation is only found in newspapers
Misinformation is intentional, disinformation is accidental
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Which of the following is an example of harmful disinformation against LGBTIQ people?
Spreading false claims that LGBTIQ people recruit children to the lifestyle
Sharing someone’s selfie
Promoting equality in healthcare access
Reporting on a pride event
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Which legal act in Malawi can be used to prosecute hate speech online?
Electronic Transactions and Cybersecurity Act (2016)
Penal Code
Communications Act (2016)
Marriage, Divorce and Family Relations Act
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If you witness hate speech in a comment thread, what is the best first step?
) Ignore it
Report it to the platform or authorities
Join the argument
Screenshot it and laugh with friends
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Why is it harmful to share unverified information about LGBTIQ people online?
It can be entertaining
It’s a form of freedom of expression
It increases your followers
It fuels stigma, discrimination, and violence
