Question

Read the excerpt from the Dalai Lama’s Nobel Prize acceptance speech.

No matter what part of the world we come from, we are all basically the same human beings. We all seek happiness and try to avoid suffering. We have the same basic human needs and concerns. All of us human beings want freedom and the right to determine our own destiny as individuals and as peoples. That is human nature.

Which statement would best support the Dalai Lama’s point of view?

All humans will be treated equally, no matter where they live.
Human beings should work together to help create a better world.
All humans want very similar things, no matter where they are from.
Human beings should find happiness while ensuring everyone enjoys freedom.

Answer 1

Answer:

C.) All humans want very similar things, no matter where they are from.

Explanation:

"No matter what part of the world we come from ... We all seek happiness and try to avoid suffering. We have the same basic human needs and concerns... That is human nature."

The Dalai Lama's point of view would be best supported by

C.) All humans want very similar things, no matter where they are from.

His speech can be boiled down to "Regardless of where you're from, the basic theme and goal is still the basically same as every other human."