Refugee Quiz

Which international organization primarily assists refugees?

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

• International Monetary Fund (IMF)

What is the definition of a refugee?

• A person who moves to another country for better job opportunities.

• A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

• A tourist visiting another country for a short period.

• A student studying abroad.

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What is the 1951 Refugee Convention primarily about?

• Defining the rights of children globally

• Establishing guidelines for international trade

• Defining who is a refugee and setting out the rights of individuals granted asylum

• Outlining the responsibilities of nations in environmental protection

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for people becoming refugees?

• Economic prosperity

• Armed conflict

• Persecution based on religion or ethnicity

• Natural disasters

What term is used to describe people who are displaced within their own country?

• Emigrants

• Expatriates

• Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

• Migrants

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Which continent currently hosts the largest number of refugees?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

What is asylum?

• The protection granted by a nation to foreign soldiers

• A process by which refugees send money back to their home country

• The protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee

• A permit for working in a foreign country

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Which of the following best describes the term "stateless person"?

• A person who lives in a state or province

• A person who does not have citizenship in any country

• A person who travels frequently between states

• A person who renounces their citizenship

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What can lead to a person seeking refuge in another country? Choose the most appropriate option.

• Seeking better education

• Tourism

• Escaping armed conflict

• Business trips

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Which document is often required for a refugee to travel outside a host country?

• Driver's license

• Birth certificate

• Refugee travel document

• Library card