INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF RED CROSS
TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE RESPONSES
GRADED A+
◉ History: 1862. Answer: 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. Answer: Dr George Sterling Ryerson stitched a Red
Cross made of cotton. This was the first Red Cross flag in Canada
◉ History: 1896. Answer: Dr Ryerson founded the first branch of the
British Red Cross, which later become the Canadian Red Cross
◉ History: 1901. Answer: Dunant won the first Nobel prize by
founding what is now international Red Cross and Red Crescent
movement
◉ History: 1909. Answer: 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. Answer: The international committee of the Red
Cross (ICRC) recognized the Canadian Red Cross as a full-fledged
national society
◉ History: today. Answer: 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. Answer: Humanity, Impartiality,
Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality
◉ Red Cross Symbols. Answer: Red Cross, Red Crescent, Red Crystal
◉ The tree Red cross symbols are recognized. Answer: As symbols
for humanity and neutrality
◉ Those symbols are. Answer: 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.. Answer: Misuse
◉ 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.. Answer: 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.. Answer: 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. Answer: Correct use
◉ Our mission. Answer: Improve the lives of vulnerable people by
mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world
◉ Our vision. Answer: Leading humanitarian organization through
which people voluntarily demonstrate their caring for others in need
TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE RESPONSES
GRADED A+
◉ History: 1862. Answer: 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. Answer: Dr George Sterling Ryerson stitched a Red
Cross made of cotton. This was the first Red Cross flag in Canada
◉ History: 1896. Answer: Dr Ryerson founded the first branch of the
British Red Cross, which later become the Canadian Red Cross
◉ History: 1901. Answer: Dunant won the first Nobel prize by
founding what is now international Red Cross and Red Crescent
movement
◉ History: 1909. Answer: 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. Answer: The international committee of the Red
Cross (ICRC) recognized the Canadian Red Cross as a full-fledged
national society
◉ History: today. Answer: 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. Answer: Humanity, Impartiality,
Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality
◉ Red Cross Symbols. Answer: Red Cross, Red Crescent, Red Crystal
◉ The tree Red cross symbols are recognized. Answer: As symbols
for humanity and neutrality
◉ Those symbols are. Answer: 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.. Answer: Misuse
◉ 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.. Answer: 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.. Answer: 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. Answer: Correct use
◉ Our mission. Answer: Improve the lives of vulnerable people by
mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world
◉ Our vision. Answer: Leading humanitarian organization through
which people voluntarily demonstrate their caring for others in need
