Chocolate - West Africa Quiz

Which of the following are the major EXPORTERS of Cocoa?

• West Africa

• United States

• Western Europe

• None of the following

Cocoa is largely sold...

• on the black market

• by developed countries

• on commodities exchanges

• by Walmart

What region of the world provides the majority of the world with cocoa?

• South Africa

• West Europe

• Russia

• West Africa

Which of the following is a reality in the cocoa farming industry?

• large number of child slaves

• dangerous working conditions

• large number of child laborers

• ALL of the following

Why is there such a large number of child laborers/slaves in West Africa?

• little is being done to prevent it

• some families sell their kids

• ALL of the following

• children are kidnapped while walking to school

What is the Harkin-Engel Protocol?

• a involuntary 'law' forcing the US to pay extra for cocoa from West Africa

• a voluntary 'law' intended to end the worst forms of child labor, and child slavery (along with forced labor and slavery in general)

• NONE of the following

• a law that states chocolate companies such as Hershey's, can buy whatever cocoa they want

What does the 'logo' shown mean?

• unfair trade

• international symbol for cocoa

• Nestle Chocolate logo

• fair trade

What are some of the things everyday people can do to help with child labor/slavery?

• educate themselves

• stop buying, or lessen the amount you buy, certain products

• ALL of the following

• educate others