Refugee vs Asylum Quiz

The official definition of a refugee includes which of the following elements?

• Someone who has left his or her own country

• Someone who fled because of fears of persecution or violence

• Someone who is unable or unwilling to return to his or her country

• All of the above

Select the correct three answers to this statement: A refugee is someone who has left their country of nationality because…

• They are at risk of persecution for membership of a particular social group or political opinion

• They have a well-founded fear for not returning to their country

• They are not happy with their wages, they can’t buy a new mobile phone or have holidays

• They are at risk of persecution for reasons of their race, religion and/or nationality

What does the term ‘asylum’ mean as an overall definition?

• A place for women and their children to stay who have been forced to leave their house due to violence against their family

• A place where people can stay after being acquitted following a court hearing

• A place where people can stay away from danger

What has happened to the number of refugees globally over the last few years?

• Stayed the same

• Decreased

• Increased

• Increased by a significant amount

What are the main reasons for the large increase in the number of refugees globally?

• War and conflict

• Political persecution

• Economic crisis

• Climate change

What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?

• A refugee is travelling somewhere; an asylum seeker has reached their destination

• There is no difference

• An asylum seeker is someone seeking to be recognized as a refugee

Which countries have accepted the most refugees globally?

• Turkey, Pakistan, Lebanon

• Germany, UK, Greece

• United States, Canada, Australia

Who are the largest group of refugees?

• Men

• Women

• Children

There are costs and benefits for countries hosting refugees?

• True

• False

Which states accept the largest numbers of resettled refugees?

• Florida, Colorado, Texas

• Texas, Virginia, Maryland

• Arkansas, Texas, Illinois

• Texas, California, New York