IHL
The Red Cross
Principles
History and Symbolism
Wild Card
100

What organization monitors Humanitarian Law?

The International Committee of the Red Cross

100

The Red Cross' primary mission is to ____ human suffering.

A. support

B. limit

C. increase

D. reverse

B, limit

100

TRUE OR FALSE?

The Red Cross receives government funding.

False. We are an independent organization free of political influence.

100

What armed conflict inspired the Geneva Conventions of 1949?

World War II

100
Should you track a volunteer hour for being here in this meeting?

YES !!!!!

200

When did four Geneva Conventions take place?

1949

200

Who's the founder of the American Red Cross?

Clara Barton

200

The Red Cross makes no discrimination against ____.

Acceptable answers: nationality, race, religion, class political affiliation

200

What year was the Red Cross established?

1881

200

How many hours of volunteer service do you need to be considered a member of the Red Cross at your high school?

20 hours per year of service

300

Why did the Geneva Convention come together?

it addressed inhumanities of World War II

300

TRUE OR FALSE?

The Red Cross is an exclusively American organization.

False

300

Will the Red Cross take the side of the aggressor, or the victim in conflicts?

NEITHER. We help anyone in need of humanitarian aid.

300

What document protects the Red Cross Symbol from free use?

Geneva Conventions

300

Which calendar should you search for volunteer shifts in?

The youth calendar !!

400

What did the Geneva Convention protect?

civilians, medics, and prisoners of war from excessive harm

400

The Red Cross developed the first civilian ____ donation program in the 1940s

Blood

400

How many Red Cross societies are there per nation?

One
400

TRUE OR FALSE?

The Red Cross adopted its logo from hospitals.

False (if you can explain which hospitals use the cross, you can earn back a point)

400
Name one of the leaders of the youth group in our region. Hint: Who sends you emails?

Acceptable answers: Emma Edges, Deborah Tompkins, Elly Zhang, Jeeline Martinez, Delainie Nichols

500

What is the punishment for violating the Geneva Convention?

There is no official punishment

500

Where do you log your volunteer hours with Red Cross?

500
Name the seven fundamental principles of the Red Cross.

Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, universality

500

What's the symbol used by the Red Cross, BESIDES the cross?

HINT: It's a partner organization

Red crescent

500

TRUE OR FALSE?

You should log volunteer hours for transportation to and from Red Cross headquarters.

True !!!

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