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The Red Cross Societies Trivia Quiz

The Red Cross societies have been providing valuable services for generations. Here are a few questions about them. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by mlcmlc. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
mlcmlc

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
342,400

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is actually formed of several organizations. Which of these would NOT be one of those? Hint

National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

International Blood Supplies (IBS)

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

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Question 2 of 10

2. The year was 1859. Having traveled to Solferino, Italy, Jean-Henri Dunant arrived on June 24, as a battle was being fought in the Second Italian War of Independence. Some 40,000 soldiers were wounded or dead and left on the field. He tried to care for the wounded and find treatment for them. When he returned to his home in Geneva, Switzerland, what book did he write and publish about the experience? Hint

A Memory of Solferino

The Forgotten Soldier

A Rumor of War

The Empire of Death

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Geneva convention held in 1863 included delegates from several national governments. Which of these countries did NOT attend? Hint

United States

Spain

France

United Kingdom

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these was NOT an activity that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was involved with during World War I? Hint

International Prisoners-of-War Agency

Refusal of help to countries using chemical warfare

Monitor for adherence to Geneva Conventions

Publish postcards with POW camp scenes

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1919 the League of Red Cross Societies was founded by Henry Davison, then President of the American Red Cross. What additional service(s) did this provide? Hint

relief for situations not caused by war

supply stores in each continent

ambulance union for drivers

supplies for ambulance teams

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Question 6 of 10

6. In World War II, Germany refused International Red Cross and Red Crescent delegates access to concentration camps until 1945. What stipulation was required of the delegates before they were allowed access? Hint

could not receive supplies from their organization

must die in the gas chambers after twelve months

could not leave the camps until after the war

must live, eat and work with the prisoners

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Question 7 of 10

7. There have been many proposals for additional emblems for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. However, most have been denied official status because of the concern of too many emblems negating the power and protection of a few. Which of these is NOT an official emblem? Hint

Red Cross

Red Crystal

Red Crescent

Red Gryphon

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1941 the American Red Cross adopted "Angels of Mercy" as their official war song. Which of these composers created the song? Hint

Irving Berlin

George Gershwin

Cole Porter

Moss Hart

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Question 9 of 10

9. Dr. Charles R. Drew protested against racial segregation of donated blood. From February 1941 until August 1945 the American Red Cross worked with Dr. Charles R. Drew on which program? Hint

POW records

National Blood Donor Service

World War I Red Cross Memorial

Supplies For Prisioners

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the US, the Red Cross is the largest supplier of blood and blood products. Which of these was NOT implemented by the Red Cross to insure blood supply? Hint

patient education

payment for blood donation

equipment maintenance

locating rare blood donors

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is actually formed of several organizations. Which of these would NOT be one of those?

Answer: International Blood Supplies (IBS)

These branches of the organization are all legally separate. Their mission is to protect human life and health without discrimination.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) protects the life of victims of international and internal armed conflicts.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) coordinates activities of the national societies.

National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are to be found in almost every country, providing support to their home country.

Answer: A Memory of Solferino

It is due to his work that these organizations exist today. In 1863 he founded the "Committee of the Five" later renamed to "International Committee for Relief of the Wounded". They held an international convention to determine how best to improve medical services on a battlefield.

Dunant was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.

3. The Geneva convention held in 1863 included delegates from several national governments. Which of these countries did NOT attend?

Answer: United States

A year later another convention would be held and all European governments as well as the US, Brazil and Mexico were invited. Many nations established national societies directly after this convention. Some of the resolutions adopted included neutrality and the white amulet with a red cross.

It wasn't until 1876 that the name "International Committee of the Red Cross" (ICRC) was adopted.

4. Which of these was NOT an activity that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was involved with during World War I?

Answer: Refusal of help to countries using chemical warfare

The International Prisoners-of-War Agency filled out an index card for each prisoner or missing person. This facilitated the transfer of letters and packages to prisoners, and helped with the exchange of many prisoners.

The ICRC did monitor compliance with the Geneva Conventions and forwarded complaints specifying violations to the respective country.

Postcards were published with POW camp scenes, generally day to day activities. The intent was to provide solace for those still at home.

5. In 1919 the League of Red Cross Societies was founded by Henry Davison, then President of the American Red Cross. What additional service(s) did this provide?

Answer: relief for situations not caused by war

This society did not start without strife. There was belief that the intent was to supplant the original society, and there were discriminatory contingencies not in line with the original organization. However, agreements signed in 1928, 1997 and 2005 have defined the positions of each organization.

The name has been changed over the years, and in 1991 the named changed to "International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies".

Answer: could not leave the camps until after the war

There were ten delegates that accepted the stipulation and went to the concentration camps. Some of these delegates were only able to distribute supplies, but others were able to stop the killings and help negotiate the surrender of the camps to the Allies. The best known example is probably Dachau.

Answer: Red Gryphon

The Red Crescent symbol was added in 1929. The Red Crystal emblem was added in 2005. The Red Lion and Sun is also a recognized emblem originating in Iran since 1929, but they adopted the Red Crescent symbol in 1980. The Red Gryphon was my invention.

8. In 1941 the American Red Cross adopted "Angels of Mercy" as their official war song. Which of these composers created the song?

Answer: Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin migrated from Russia to the US before settling in New York City in 1893. During World War II he composed several songs for various government agencies and then assigned the profits to the respective agency, including this one for the Red Cross.

9. Dr. Charles R. Drew protested against racial segregation of donated blood. From February 1941 until August 1945 the American Red Cross worked with Dr. Charles R. Drew on which program?

Answer: National Blood Donor Service

Dr. Drew was a new graduate when he was recruited by John Scudder, working with the Blood Transfusion Betterment Association (BTBA), to create and administer a program to provide blood to wounded soldiers. The program was to collect, test and transport blood. According to the American Red Cross website more than thirteen million pints were collected.

10. In the US, the Red Cross is the largest supplier of blood and blood products. Which of these was NOT implemented by the Red Cross to insure blood supply?

Answer: payment for blood donation

The Red Cross works several programs to ensure the safety and supply of blood. By better educating patients, the focus is to decrease the number of donors that are turned away. By improving equipment maintenance the number of units lost due to defective equipment should be reduced. Then there are several programs to recruit donors from diverse populations and to find rare blood types.

Source: Author mlcmlc

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