Current Events I Blood Diamonds

What is another term referring to Blood Diamonds?

• Blood Gems

• Combat Diamonds

• Red Jewels

• Conflict Diamonds

Select all of the African countries that substantially suffered, tolerated, and endured ruthless civil conflicts, sustained through the power of these diamonds.

• Liberia

• The Republic of Congo

• Sierra Leone

• Angola

• Chad

The proceeds from diamond sales were put out to purchase what kind of items?

• More Diamonds

• Laborers & Workers

• Arms & War Materials

• Shelter & Defence Systems

The Kimberly Process Scheme was out there ending revenue from diamonds that go out towards these rebel campaigns, turning a blind eye to what really mattered the most.

• True

• False

It is ethically okay to purchase a diamond from a vendor that had failed to inform you on where the diamonds came from.

• True

• False

Botswana is an area of conflict and should be avoided at all costs, when purchasing diamonds.

• True

• False

What is the Supply Chain Due Diligence?

• The process of investigating all of a business’ partners to ensure that they are ethical and appropriate

• The agreement of paying tariffs to your exporting countries

• Having strong relationships with your suppliers

• A request for suppliers to respect a business’ time zones

New diamonds are better to buy than vintage diamonds.

• True

• False

It’s not compulsory to acquire the knowledge of ethical jewelry, as it is none of one’s business, and jewelers that provide you with the luxurious goods are model professionals.

• True

• False

The Diamond Trade is an ___ billion industry with ___% of mined diamonds deriving from nations of Africa.

• $70 & 25%

• $81 & 65%

• $81 $ 50%

• $65 & 81%