What is the primary purpose of the Geneva Conventions?
a) To regulate trade during times of war
b) To establish humanitarian rules during armed conflicts
c) To provide economic assistance to war-torn countries
d) To define the boundaries of warfare
In which year was the first Geneva Convention signed?
a) 1859
b) 1949
c) 1925
d) 1914
How many Geneva Conventions are there?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
Which of the following is protected under the Geneva Conventions?
a) Combatants and civilians during wartime
b) Only civilians
c) Only combatants
d) Only non-state actors
Which of the following protocols added additional protection to civilians during armed conflicts?
a) Protocol I
b) Protocol II
c) Protocol III
d) Protocol IV
What does the term “protected persons” refer to in the Geneva Conventions?
a) Only soldiers in combat
b) Civilians, prisoners of war, and the wounded
c) Persons serving in humanitarian roles
d) Combatants from neutral countries
Which article of the Geneva Conventions prohibits attacks on civilians?
a) Article 3
b) Article 6
c) Article 12
d) Article 13
The Geneva Conventions are legally binding for which of the following?
a) Only countries that have ratified them
b) All countries worldwide, regardless of ratification
c) Only countries involved in international conflicts
d) Only non-governmental organizations
Which of the following entities oversees the implementation of the Geneva Conventions?
a) The United Nations
b) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
c) The International Court of Justice
d) The World Health Organization
What is the “Common Article 3” of the Geneva Conventions?
a) It defines the rights of refugees
b) It sets out rules for the treatment of prisoners of war in non-international armed conflicts
c) It regulates the use of nuclear weapons
d) It deals with humanitarian aid during wartime
What type of conflict do the Geneva Conventions cover?
a) Only international armed conflicts
b) Only internal armed conflicts
c) Both international and non-international armed conflicts
d) Only civil wars
Which of the following is prohibited by the Geneva Conventions during war?
a) The use of chemical weapons
b) Attacking civilian infrastructure for military gain
c) Killing prisoners of war
d) All of the above
What is the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) role concerning the Geneva Conventions?
a) To enforce the conventions globally
b) To prosecute individuals accused of war crimes, including violations of the Geneva Conventions
c) To assist in the negotiation of peace treaties
d) To supervise humanitarian aid distribution
Which type of weapons are explicitly banned under the Geneva Conventions?
a) Biological and chemical weapons
b) Conventional firearms
c) Nuclear weapons
d) Only landmines
What does the term “Prisoners of War (POWs)” refer to in the Geneva Conventions?
a) Civilians caught in crossfire during war
b) Combatants who have been captured by an enemy force
c) Individuals who surrender voluntarily during combat
d) Neutral party military personnel
Which of the following is NOT considered a war crime under the Geneva Conventions?
a) Targeting civilian populations
b) Torturing prisoners of war
c) Displacement of civilians in wartime
d) Providing humanitarian aid
What is the significance of the 1949 Geneva Conventions?
a) They expanded the protection of civilians and combatants in wartime
b) They marked the beginning of international trade law
c) They led to the formation of the UN
d) They legalized the use of nuclear weapons during war
Which of the following is a key protection for civilians under the Geneva Conventions?
a) Civilians cannot be targeted during military operations
b) Civilians are required to fight in wars to support their government
c) Civilians can be detained indefinitely
d) Civilians must supply soldiers with food during conflicts
What does “grave breaches” refer to under the Geneva Conventions?
a) Minor violations of the laws of war
b) Serious violations of the rules, such as intentional killing of civilians or POWs
c) Violations related to the distribution of food
d) Economic sanctions on warring states
Which of the following is a war crime under the Geneva Conventions?
a) Rape and sexual violence during war
b) Attacking civilian infrastructure for strategic purposes
c) Using human shields
d) All of the above
How are the Geneva Conventions enforced?
a) By military tribunals only
b) By individual nations through national courts
c) By the United Nations through sanctions
d) Enforcement is voluntary and varies by country
What does Protocol II of the Geneva Conventions protect?
a) The environment during armed conflicts
b) Civilians in non-international armed conflicts
c) Cultural heritage sites
d) Combatants’ rights in international warfare
Which of the following is a requirement of the Geneva Conventions concerning the treatment of prisoners of war?
a) Prisoners of war must be held indefinitely without trial
b) Prisoners of war must be treated humanely and protected from violence
c) Prisoners of war must be forced to work without rest
d) Prisoners of war must be publicly executed
Who can be held accountable for violating the Geneva Conventions?
a) Only government leaders
b) Only military commanders
c) Both state and non-state actors, including individuals
d) Only the International Criminal Court
Which country was the first to ratify the Geneva Conventions?
a) Switzerland
b) United States
c) France
d) United Kingdom
Which of the following entities is responsible for the interpretation of the Geneva Conventions?
a) The International Court of Justice
b) The International Committee of the Red Cross
c) The UN Security Council
d) The UN General Assembly
What is the main challenge to enforcing the Geneva Conventions?
a) Lack of cooperation from the UN
b) The existence of non-state armed groups outside of international law
c) The rise of economic sanctions
d) Lack of interest from developed countries
Which of the following actions is prohibited under the Geneva Conventions during an armed conflict?
a) Providing medical aid to combatants
b) Using chemical weapons and poison
c) Capturing prisoners of war
d) Treating prisoners of war humanely
Which organization works to monitor the implementation of the Geneva Conventions?
a) Amnesty International
b) The International Criminal Court
c) The International Committee of the Red Cross
d) The United Nations
What does the Geneva Conventions prohibit regarding medical personnel during wartime?
a) Medical personnel can be targeted by enemy forces
b) Medical personnel must treat only their own soldiers
c) Medical personnel must not be attacked or harmed
d) Medical personnel must abandon their posts when asked
