Law of War and Human Rights – Complete Q&A Summary
– Principles, Protections, and Rules of Engagement
In addition to applying to the conduct of hostilities, the Law of War also applies to duties during
peacetime and occupation. ✔✔True
How does Human Rights Law differ from the Law of War? ✔✔Human Rights Law deals with
individual rights against abuses by their government, while the Law of War regulates the
conduct of hostilities.
Which two of the following describe prohibited actions? ✔✔1) Using civilians to shield or make
a military object immune from attack
2) Using civilians to shield one's military operations from the enemy
Humanity is a principle of the Law of War that addresses the immunity of peaceful populations
and civilian objects from attack. ✔✔True
What best describes the Law of War? ✔✔That part of international law that regulates the
conduct of hostilities
Which of the following special classes of persons are considered unprivileged belligerents?
✔✔Members of non-state armed groups and civilians that directly take part in hostilities
Which two of the following acts are prohibited acts of perfidy? ✔✔1) Displaying a white flag of
truce while attacking the enemy
2) Fighting in the enemy's uniform
What document establishes authorized procedures for interrogating detainees? ✔✔Hague
Conventions of 1899
Which of the following statements does NOT describe the purposes of the Law of War?
✔✔Protecting the right of free expression for peoples in conflict
– Principles, Protections, and Rules of Engagement
In addition to applying to the conduct of hostilities, the Law of War also applies to duties during
peacetime and occupation. ✔✔True
How does Human Rights Law differ from the Law of War? ✔✔Human Rights Law deals with
individual rights against abuses by their government, while the Law of War regulates the
conduct of hostilities.
Which two of the following describe prohibited actions? ✔✔1) Using civilians to shield or make
a military object immune from attack
2) Using civilians to shield one's military operations from the enemy
Humanity is a principle of the Law of War that addresses the immunity of peaceful populations
and civilian objects from attack. ✔✔True
What best describes the Law of War? ✔✔That part of international law that regulates the
conduct of hostilities
Which of the following special classes of persons are considered unprivileged belligerents?
✔✔Members of non-state armed groups and civilians that directly take part in hostilities
Which two of the following acts are prohibited acts of perfidy? ✔✔1) Displaying a white flag of
truce while attacking the enemy
2) Fighting in the enemy's uniform
What document establishes authorized procedures for interrogating detainees? ✔✔Hague
Conventions of 1899
Which of the following statements does NOT describe the purposes of the Law of War?
✔✔Protecting the right of free expression for peoples in conflict
