Red Cross

Question 1

Their history is rooted in providing relief to those in need without discrimination.

Answer 1

Red Cross

Question 2

Provide a range of services, including disaster relief, health and social programs, and assistance to people affected by war.

Answer 2

Red Cross

Question 3

These guide Red Cross programs and activities.

Answer 3

Fundamental Principles

Question 4

These three are used to identify the International Red Cross and Red Cross Movement and are recognized for humanity and neutrality.

Answer 4

Symbols

Question 5

True or false: all three international symbols are equivalent and share the same status under international law.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

A red cross with a white background (the Red Cross symbol) is the symbol used by this National Society.

Answer 6

Canadian

Question 7

True or false: the Canadian Red Cross and the armed forces’ medical services are the only organizations with the right to use the Red Cross symbol in Canada.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Any national society can use this emblem in place of the Red Cross.

Answer 8

Red Crescent

Question 9

Answer 9

Red Crystal

Question 10

Suppose you notice any of the three symbols being used to identify something that is not connected to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (or the armed forces). In that case, you should (ignore it/report it to your local Canadian Red Cross branch).

Answer 10

report it to your local Canadian Red Cross branch

Question 11

We serve people, but not systems.

Answer 11

Humanity

Question 12

We care for the victims and aggressors alike.

Answer 12

Impartiality

Question 13

We take initiative, but never sides.

Answer 13

Neutrality

Question 14

We bow to needs, but not rulers.

Answer 14

Independence

Question 15

We work around the clock, but ever for personal gain.

Answer 15

Voluntary Service

Question 16

We have many talents, but a single idea.

Answer 16

Unity

Question 17

We respect nations, but our work knows no bounds.

Answer 17

Universality

Question 18

They are used to identify military medical services as well as the people, programs, and objects connected with the activities of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Answer 18

Symbols

Question 19

The Red Cross relies on more than ___,000 volunteers nationwide to fulfill its mission.

Answer 19

25

Question 20

They aim to improve vulnerable people’s lives by mobilizing humanity’s power in Canada and worldwide.

Answer 20

Red Cross