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Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols

This quiz will test your knowledge on the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols, which are a set of rules that seek to protect individuals in times of armed conflict.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of the Geneva Conventions?

  1. Humanity
  2. Impartiality
  3. Neutrality
  4. Proportionality
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the First Geneva Convention?

  1. To protect the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field
  2. To protect the wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea
  3. To protect prisoners of war
  4. To protect civilians in times of war
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Second Geneva Convention?

  1. To protect the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field
  2. To protect the wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea
  3. To protect prisoners of war
  4. To protect civilians in times of war
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Third Geneva Convention?

  1. To protect the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field
  2. To protect the wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea
  3. To protect prisoners of war
  4. To protect civilians in times of war
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Fourth Geneva Convention?

  1. To protect the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field
  2. To protect the wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea
  3. To protect prisoners of war
  4. To protect civilians in times of war
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Additional Protocol I?

  1. To strengthen the protection of victims of international armed conflicts
  2. To strengthen the protection of victims of non-international armed conflicts
  3. To strengthen the protection of civilians in times of war
  4. To strengthen the protection of prisoners of war
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Additional Protocol II?

  1. To strengthen the protection of victims of international armed conflicts
  2. To strengthen the protection of victims of non-international armed conflicts
  3. To strengthen the protection of civilians in times of war
  4. To strengthen the protection of prisoners of war
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the principle of distinction?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants
  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects
  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks
  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between proportional and disproportionate attacks
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the principle of proportionality?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants
  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects
  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks
  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between proportional and disproportionate attacks
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the principle of necessity?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants
  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects
  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks
  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between necessary and unnecessary attacks
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the principle of humanity?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants
  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects
  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks
  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between humane and inhumane attacks
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the principle of impartiality?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants
  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects
  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks
  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between impartial and partial attacks
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the principle of non-discrimination?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants
  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects
  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks
  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between discriminatory and non-discriminatory attacks
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the principle of proportionality?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants
  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects
  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks
  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between proportional and disproportionate attacks
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the principle of responsibility?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants
  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects
  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks
  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between responsible and irresponsible attacks
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