Space Law
The primary international treaty governing space law is named after this celestial body.
What is the Outer Space Treaty
The American Red Cross was founded by this nurse, who was inspired by the International Red Cross while working in Europe.
Who is Clara Barton
This woman, known as the "Angel of the Battlefield," founded the American Red Cross in 1881.
Who is Clara Barton
The modern marathon distance of 26.2 miles was established at the 1908 Olympics in this city.
What is London
Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated on this weekday before Ash Wednesday
What is Tuesday
According to space law, no nation can claim sovereignty over this type of celestial body, including the Moon and Mars
What are celestial bodies
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was founded in this European city, which remains its headquarters today.
What is Geneva, Switzerland
The emblem of the Red Cross was inspired by the inverted flag of this country.
What is Switzerland
The first recorded Olympic marathon champion was from this country, which also inspired the race's origins
What is Greece
The official colors of Mardi Gras, purple, green, and gold, symbolize these three qualities
What are justice, faith, and power
Under IHL, the use of weapons of mass destruction in space is prohibited under this treaty, which also restricts nuclear testing.
What is the Partial Test Ban Treaty
The Red Cross is one of the only humanitarian organizations explicitly mentioned in this set of treaties governing armed conflict
What are the Geneva Conventions
The Red Cross plays a key role in international humanitarian efforts, including monitoring compliance with this set of treaties governing warfare
What are the Geneva Conventions
This major marathon, considered one of the most prestigious in the world, requires runners to qualify with specific time standards
What is the Boston Marathon
This term refers to the masked balls and secretive social groups that organize Mardi Gras parades
What are krewes
According to the Outer Space Treaty, states bear responsibility for all space activities, even when conducted by these types of private entities.
What are commercial or private space companies
The Red Cross emblem is legally protected under IHL, but two alternative emblems were later introduced to accommodate different cultural and religious sensitivities. Name either one
What is the Red Crescent or the Red Crystal
The Red Cross is responsible for training civilians in this potentially life-saving technique, which can be used to help someone experiencing cardiac arrest.
What is CPR
This Kenyan runner made history in 2019 by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours, though the time was not officially recognized as a world record
Who is Eliud Kipchoge
The phrase “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” commonly heard during Mardi Gras, translates to this in English
What is "Let the good times roll?"
This 1979 agreement, which few countries have signed, states that the Moon and its resources should be shared among all nations, rather than owned by any single state
What is the Moon Agreement
The American Red Cross was officially chartered by the U.S. government in this year, marking its formal recognition as a humanitarian organization
What is 1905
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement consists of three main components: the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and this third component
What are the National Societies
This grueling marathon, held in the Sahara Desert, is considered one of the toughest in the world
What is the Marathon des Sables
Mardi Gras celebrations in Mobile, Alabama, claim to be older than those in New Orleans, dating back to this year.
What is 1703