Red Cross Knowledge Bronze

Who is our founder?

• John Henri Donut

• Jean Henri Donut

• Jean Henri Dunant

• John Henri Dunant

Answer explanation

The founder’s birthday falls on 8 May, which is also World Red Cross Day.

What is the acronym for the 7 fundamental principles of Red Cross?

• HIINNVU

• HINNNVU

• HINIVUU

Answer explanation

It stands for

H- Humanity

I- Impartiality

N- Neutrality

I- Independence

V- Voluntary Service

U- Unity

U- Universality

What does humanity stand for?

• Helping others because they are humans too

• Having faith in humanity

• Humans

What does impartiality mean?

• Prioritising your own friends

• Prioritising those who are more in need

• Not prioritising anyone

Answer explanation

We should always look at the degree of necessity before deciding who to first administer first aid on.

Neutrality means?

• Not taking any sides in a conflict

• Being biased in a conflict

• Helping only one side in a conflict

Answer explanation

For example, when there is war between 2 countries, we should never pick a side and must always remain neutral.

Independence means that?

• Accepting bribes

• Being influenced by other parties

• Not being influenced by other parties

Answer explanation

National Societies (also known as Red Cross/Crescent/Crystal in any one country) should never never influenced and should never accept any bribes when offered.

What is the meaning of voluntary service?

• Doing something in exchange for another thing that you want

• Doing something with the mentality of being rewarded

• Doing something out of free will without expecting anything in return

What is unity?

• There can be more than 1 Red Cross/Crescent/Crystal in any one country

• There can only be one Red Cross/Crescent/Crystal in any one country

Universality means ?

• All national societies have equal power and can help internationally

• Not all national societies are able to help internationally

• Not all national societies have equal power

Answer explanation

Always remember that all national societies are of equal standing and there is never one that is better than the other.

What is our Red Cross motto? (Hint: refer to the back of your batchmates’ mufti)

• Humanity in our grasp

• Humanity in our hands

• We serve Humanity