P5 - Comprehension 3 - International Red Cross
Questions and Answers
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(1) When traveling in the northern Italy during the hot summer of 1859, a Swiss banker named Henry Dunant witnessed such a horrifying sight that he was inspired to establish the organization which we know today as the Red Cross. (2) The battle of Solferino between Austria and the Franco-Sardinian Alliance had left many men dead,dying and abandoned.Those barely clinging to life were tortured by pain, thirst, searing heat and flies.Deeply moved by this harrowing scene, Dunant felt great compassion and was compelled to act,urging villagers from nearby Castiglione Della Pieve to help care for the injured.In providing this practical support, these people became the first volunteers of the Red Cross. (3) In 1862, Dunant published a book, A Memory of Solferino, in which he claimed that all societies have their vulnerable people and that the combined power of humankind could be harnessed to ease the suffering of such people, all over the world.He suggested forming a neutral relief agency of qualified volunteers to assist all sides during times of conflict.Such an agency could also be deployed in areas where natural disasters destroy lived and communities.He pointed out that suffering does not end when the battle or the storm is over. Help would always be required to assist people in repairing their shattered lives. (4) In 1901, forty-two years after the Battle of Solferino, Henry Dunant was awarded the first Nobel Prize for Peace for his role in founding the International Red Cross.Through the tireless efforts of Henry Dunant and the first members of the Red Cross organization the world has a magnificent relief agency of volunteers who selflessly offer their services in so many way.
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What wasHenry Dunant's job before he founded Red Cross?
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Banker
- B.
Jobless
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Volunteer
Correct Answer
A. BankerExplanation
Before founding the Red Cross, Henry Dunant worked as a banker. This suggests that he had a successful career in the financial industry before dedicating his efforts to humanitarian work. His background in banking may have provided him with the necessary skills and resources to establish and support the Red Cross organization.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The battle of Solferino are war between __________ and Franco-Sardinian Alliance.
Correct Answer
Austria
austriaExplanation
The Battle of Solferino was a war between Austria and the Franco-Sardinian Alliance.Rate this question:
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Which years did A Memory of Solferino be published?
Correct Answer
1862Explanation
A Memory of Solferino was published in 1862.Rate this question:
- 5.
Mr.Henry Dunant was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace at 1901.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Mr. Henry Dunant was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1901. This statement is true as Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman and social activist, was one of the recipients of the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901. He received this prestigious award for his role in founding the International Committee of the Red Cross and his efforts to promote humanitarian values and alleviate the suffering of war victims.Rate this question:
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Who were the fist bulk of volunteers of Red Cross?
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Villagers from Castiglione Della Pieve
- B.
Villagers from Solferino
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Only Henry Dunant
Correct Answer
A. Villagers from Castiglione Della PieveExplanation
The correct answer is villagers from Castiglione Della Pieve. These villagers were the first group of volunteers for the Red Cross, showing their willingness to help others in need. Their actions set the foundation for the humanitarian work of the Red Cross, demonstrating the power of community support and solidarity.Rate this question:
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