Refugees

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

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

• A place where people can stay away from danger.

• A place where you can sleep.

What does ‘displaced person’ mean?

• A person that has moved from a studio flat to a large home.

• It is the term used to define people who live outside of their country of nationality.

• It is the common term used to describe refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons.

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

• Increased by a significant amount.

• Stayed the same.

• Increased.

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

• Climate change.

• Political persecution.

• War and conflict.

What is the main reason for people crossing the Mediterranean to reach Europe?

• To visit family.

• To flee war, conflict and persecution.

• Climate change.

Individuals who have fled their homes but remained in their own country are known as what?

• Internal refugees.

• Internally displaced persons.

• Displaced nationals.

Which country hosts the most refugees?

• Turkey

• Bangladesh

• Lebanon

What year did the current Syrian crisis begin?

• 2011

• 2012

• 2013

True or false. Half of the refugees worldwide are children.

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or false. Most refugees live in Europe.

• TRUE

• FALSE