Armed conflict quiz

1. Out of approximately 193 countries in the world, how many countries experienced armed conflict in 2002?

• 21
• 42
• 67

2. What proportion of the world's countries spent more on the military than on health-care (in 2002)?

• one-fifth (1 in 5)
• one-third (1 in 3)
• half (1 in 2)

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?

• Israel
• Kuwait
• Saudi Arabia

4. Between 1997 and 2001 what percentage of developing countries experienced a civil war?

• 26%
• 41%
• 56%

5. In World War One, what percentage of casualties were civilians?

• 14%
• 67%
• 90%

6. What percentage of casualties were civilians in World War Two?

• 14%
• 67%
• 90%

7. What proportion of those killed in conflict since 1989 have been non-combatants (civilians)?

• 14%
• 67%
• 90%

8. In 2003 which country in the world had the most refugees?

• Iran
• The UK
• Pakistan

9. How many children are estimated to be involved in conflicts worldwide (2002)?

• 3,000
• 30,000
• 300,000

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?

• 12
• 15
• 21

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