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Historical Development of Humanitarian Law

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the historical development of humanitarian law.
Number of Questions: 15
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When was the first Geneva Convention signed?

  1. 1864

  2. 1874

  3. 1884

  4. 1894


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Geneva Convention was signed on August 22, 1864, by 12 countries.

What was the main purpose of the first Geneva Convention?

  1. To protect the wounded and sick in armed conflict

  2. To protect civilians in armed conflict

  3. To protect prisoners of war

  4. To protect medical personnel in armed conflict


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the first Geneva Convention was to protect the wounded and sick in armed conflict.

How many Geneva Conventions are there today?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are four Geneva Conventions today: the First Geneva Convention (1864), the Second Geneva Convention (1906), the Third Geneva Convention (1929), and the Fourth Geneva Convention (1949).

What is the main purpose of the Second Geneva Convention?

  1. To protect the wounded and sick in armed conflict

  2. To protect civilians in armed conflict

  3. To protect prisoners of war

  4. To protect medical personnel in armed conflict


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the Second Geneva Convention is to protect the wounded and sick in armed conflict.

What is the main purpose of the Third Geneva Convention?

  1. To protect the wounded and sick in armed conflict

  2. To protect civilians in armed conflict

  3. To protect prisoners of war

  4. To protect medical personnel in armed conflict


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main purpose of the Third Geneva Convention is to protect prisoners of war.

What is the main purpose of the Fourth Geneva Convention?

  1. To protect the wounded and sick in armed conflict

  2. To protect civilians in armed conflict

  3. To protect prisoners of war

  4. To protect medical personnel in armed conflict


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main purpose of the Fourth Geneva Convention is to protect civilians in armed conflict.

When was the Hague Convention (IV) Respecting the Laws and Customs of War on Land signed?

  1. 1899

  2. 1907

  3. 1914

  4. 1918


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hague Convention (IV) Respecting the Laws and Customs of War on Land was signed on October 18, 1907.

What is the main purpose of the Hague Convention (IV) Respecting the Laws and Customs of War on Land?

  1. To regulate the conduct of warfare on land

  2. To protect civilians in armed conflict

  3. To protect prisoners of war

  4. To protect medical personnel in armed conflict


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the Hague Convention (IV) Respecting the Laws and Customs of War on Land is to regulate the conduct of warfare on land.

When was the Statute of the International Criminal Court adopted?

  1. 1998

  2. 2002

  3. 2006

  4. 2010


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Statute of the International Criminal Court was adopted on July 17, 1998.

What is the main purpose of the Statute of the International Criminal Court?

  1. To establish a permanent international criminal court

  2. To prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide

  3. To promote international cooperation in the fight against crime

  4. To provide assistance to victims of crime


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the Statute of the International Criminal Court is to establish a permanent international criminal court.

When did the International Criminal Court come into force?

  1. 2002

  2. 2006

  3. 2010

  4. 2014


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Criminal Court came into force on July 1, 2002.

How many states are parties to the Statute of the International Criminal Court?

  1. 123

  2. 139

  3. 155

  4. 171


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of March 2023, there are 123 states that are parties to the Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Which country was the first to ratify the Statute of the International Criminal Court?

  1. Italy

  2. Germany

  3. France

  4. United Kingdom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Italy was the first country to ratify the Statute of the International Criminal Court on September 12, 2001.

Which country has the most nationals who have been convicted by the International Criminal Court?

  1. Democratic Republic of the Congo

  2. Uganda

  3. Sudan

  4. Kenya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has the most nationals who have been convicted by the International Criminal Court, with a total of 10 convictions.

Which country has the most nationals who have been acquitted by the International Criminal Court?

  1. Kenya

  2. Uganda

  3. Sudan

  4. Côte d'Ivoire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kenya has the most nationals who have been acquitted by the International Criminal Court, with a total of 4 acquittals.

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