Fair Trade Quiz

What is the main goal of the fair trade movement?

• To help farmers and producers in less economically developed countries

• To increase the profits of big companies

• To promote the use of more chemicals in farming

• To reduce the cost of goods in developed countries

What does the term 'fair trade' mean?

• Products are sold at a discount

• Only organic products are sold

• Goods are traded for free

• Farmers receive a fair price for their goods

Which of the following is NOT a product commonly traded under fair trade?

• Bananas

• Electronics

• Sugar

• Coffee

What is a 'premium' in the context of fair trade?

• A bonus payment to farmers for their produce

• A discount given to consumers

• A type of fair trade label

• A tax on imported goods

When were fair-trade labels first used?

• 1992

• 1988

• 1998

• 1960

Which organization was NOT mentioned as part of the creation of the Fairtrade Foundation?

• World Wildlife Fund

• Traidcraft

• Christian Aid

• Oxfam

What is one way fair trade helps farmers work sustainably?

• By helping them use fewer chemicals

• By promoting deforestation

• By encouraging the use of more chemicals

• By increasing their dependency on big companies

What is a cooperative in the context of fair trade?

• A large corporation

• A government organization

• A group of farmers working together to demand better prices

• A type of fair trade product