worldconflictsquiz

You are going to explore your knowledge and understanding of armed conflict around the world. The questions are multiple choice and are designed to make you think!

You will be surprised at some of the results. Think about which answers surprised you and why. After the quiz try to do your own research around some of the questions.

Created by: challengeday
  1. Out of approximately 193 countries in the world, how many countries experienced armed conflict in 2002?
  2. What proportion of the world's countries spent more on the military than on health-care (in 2002)?
  3. According to the United Nations figures for 2002, which of these three countries spent the most on arms and weapons per head of the population?
  4. Between 1997 and 2001 what percentage of developing countries experienced a civil war?
  5. In World War One, what percentage of casualties were civilians?
  6. What percentage of casualties were civilians in World War Two?
  7. What proportion of those killed in conflict since 1989 have been non-combatants (civilians)?
  8. In 2003 which country in the world had the most refugees?
  9. How many children are estimated to be involved in conflicts worldwide (2002)?
  10. Article 38 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child states that you have a right to protection in times of war and should not have to be in an army or take part in a battle under what age?

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