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Red Cross Questions and Correct Answers/
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History : 1859
Ans: Henry Dunant saw 40000 dead and wounded soldiers
during a war against Austrian and French.
He organized lical villagers into first aid teams to help as many
of the wounded as possible.
History: 1862
Ans: Dunant wrote A Memory of Solferino, which advocated
for national, neutral relief societies that would aid army
medical services in times of war.
The idea of International Red Cross was born.
History: 1885
Ans: Dr George Sterling Ryerson stitched a Red Cross made of
cotton. This was the first Red Cross flag in Canada
History: 1896
Ans: Dr Ryerson founded the first branch of the British Red
Cross, which later become the Canadian Red Cross
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History: 1901
Ans: Dunant won the first Nobel prize by founding what is now
international Red Cross and Red Crescent movement
History: 1909
Ans: The Canadian Red Cross society act was approved by
parliament, and decreed that the Canadian Red Cross would
serve as an auxiliary to the government of Canada
History: 1927
Ans: The international committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
recognized the Canadian Red Cross as a full-fledged national
society
History: today
Ans: We are o e of nearly 200 Red Cross societies around the
world.
We provide a range of services including disaster relief, health
and social programs, and assistance to people affected by war
7 fundamental principles
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Ans: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence,
Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality
Red Cross Symbols
Ans: Red Cross, Red Crescent, Red Crystal
The tree Red cross symbols are recognized
Ans: As symbols for humanity and neutrality
Those symbols are
Ans: The only protection workers have when they bring relief
and security to victims of armed conflicts.
If you notice the symbols used for something else, report
Misuse or correct use? A local convenience store that sells over-the-
counter cold and flu medication has the Red Cross logo displayed in the
front window.
Ans: Misuse
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Misuse or correct use? Your workplace has a first aid kit that was
purchased through the Red Cross e-shop website; on it, there is the
Red Cross logo.
Ans: Correct use
Misuse or correct use? You are traveling in another country and notice
a branch of the local national society of the international Red Cross and
Red Crescent movement. The building has the red crystal symbol
displayed on its front doors.
Ans: Correct use
Misuse or correct use? You are staying abroad with some relatives. You
notice a vehicle driving through the neighborhood. It has the Red
Crescent symbol on its doors and rear window. You see that the driver
is a Red Crescent volunteer and is using the vehicle to deliver packaged
meals to one of the elderly neighbous
Ans: Correct use
Our mission
Ans: Improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the
power of humanity in Canada and around the world
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Red Cross Questions and Correct Answers/
Latest Update / Already Graded
History : 1859
Ans: Henry Dunant saw 40000 dead and wounded soldiers
during a war against Austrian and French.
He organized lical villagers into first aid teams to help as many
of the wounded as possible.
History: 1862
Ans: Dunant wrote A Memory of Solferino, which advocated
for national, neutral relief societies that would aid army
medical services in times of war.
The idea of International Red Cross was born.
History: 1885
Ans: Dr George Sterling Ryerson stitched a Red Cross made of
cotton. This was the first Red Cross flag in Canada
History: 1896
Ans: Dr Ryerson founded the first branch of the British Red
Cross, which later become the Canadian Red Cross
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History: 1901
Ans: Dunant won the first Nobel prize by founding what is now
international Red Cross and Red Crescent movement
History: 1909
Ans: The Canadian Red Cross society act was approved by
parliament, and decreed that the Canadian Red Cross would
serve as an auxiliary to the government of Canada
History: 1927
Ans: The international committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
recognized the Canadian Red Cross as a full-fledged national
society
History: today
Ans: We are o e of nearly 200 Red Cross societies around the
world.
We provide a range of services including disaster relief, health
and social programs, and assistance to people affected by war
7 fundamental principles
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Ans: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence,
Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality
Red Cross Symbols
Ans: Red Cross, Red Crescent, Red Crystal
The tree Red cross symbols are recognized
Ans: As symbols for humanity and neutrality
Those symbols are
Ans: The only protection workers have when they bring relief
and security to victims of armed conflicts.
If you notice the symbols used for something else, report
Misuse or correct use? A local convenience store that sells over-the-
counter cold and flu medication has the Red Cross logo displayed in the
front window.
Ans: Misuse
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Misuse or correct use? Your workplace has a first aid kit that was
purchased through the Red Cross e-shop website; on it, there is the
Red Cross logo.
Ans: Correct use
Misuse or correct use? You are traveling in another country and notice
a branch of the local national society of the international Red Cross and
Red Crescent movement. The building has the red crystal symbol
displayed on its front doors.
Ans: Correct use
Misuse or correct use? You are staying abroad with some relatives. You
notice a vehicle driving through the neighborhood. It has the Red
Crescent symbol on its doors and rear window. You see that the driver
is a Red Crescent volunteer and is using the vehicle to deliver packaged
meals to one of the elderly neighbous
Ans: Correct use
Our mission
Ans: Improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the
power of humanity in Canada and around the world
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
