World Orphan Week 2008 Quiz
World Orphan Week 2008The orphan crisis is not a well-covered issue. However, it is a massive humanitarian crisis, with millions upon millions of children affected. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of orphan issues, and to learn more!
- 1.
There are approximately how many orphaned children in the world (meaning both of their biological parents have passed away)?
- A.
Just under 1 million
- B.
3.5 million
- C.
7.6 million
- D.
11.2 million
- E.
14 million
Correct Answer
E. 14 millionExplanation
According to UNICEF there are approximately 14 million double orphans in the world. The term "double orphan" means both of the child's parents have passed away. UNICEF estimates that the number of children living on the streers could be as high as 100 million.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which continent is the only place where the number of orphans is actually rising?
- A.
Asia
- B.
North America
- C.
Africa
- D.
South America
- E.
Europe
Correct Answer
C. AfricaExplanation
According to UNICEF, the number of double orphans in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to rise from 9.1 million in 2005 to 10.3 million in 2010.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In 2003, somewhere in the world, a child lost a parent every:
- A.
2 seconds
- B.
10 seconds
- C.
20 seconds
- D.
30 seconds
- E.
60 seconds
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A. 2 seconds -
- 4.
What is the leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa, which is also creating hundreds of thousands of new orphans every year?
- A.
War
- B.
HIV/AIDS
- C.
Malaria
- D.
Famine
- E.
Tuberculosis
Correct Answer
B. HIV/AIDSExplanation
More than 50% of double orphans in sub-Saharan Africa lost at least one of their parents to HIV/AIDS (UNICEF 2006).Rate this question:
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- 5.
Orphaned Children struggle with:
- A.
The challenges of having their material needs met.
- B.
The grief of having lost their parents.
- C.
The trauma of feeling alone and helpless.
- D.
All of the above.
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D. All of the above. -
- 6.
I can make a difference by:
- A.
Informing my friends and family about the orphan crisis
- B.
Participating in World Orphan Week
- C.
Sending this quiz on to others
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 7.
By Becoming a Friend during World Orphan Week 2008 you can:
- A.
Help raise awareness for orphan's needs.
- B.
Help raise funds to provide orphans with a brighter future.
- C.
Support SOS Children's Villages, the World's Largest Orphan Charity.
- D.
All of the Above!
Correct Answer
D. All of the Above!Explanation
World Orphan Week is a volunteer-led awareness and fundraising campaign meant to bring the needs of orphaned and abandoned children into the spotlight!
We can't leave 14 million children to raise themselves.Rate this question:
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