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What was the reason for the adoption of the Red Crescent as a symbol for medics in the Ottoman Empire?
What was the reason for the adoption of the Red Crescent as a symbol for medics in the Ottoman Empire?
- The Red Crescent was more visually appealing than the Red Cross.
- The Red Crescent was already a widely recognized symbol in the Ottoman Empire
- The Red Cross had negative associations with the Ottoman Empire's history. (correct)
- It was the preferred symbol of the Ottoman ruler at the time
How many Islamic countries currently recognize the Red Crescent?
How many Islamic countries currently recognize the Red Crescent?
- 33 (correct)
- 15
- 50
- 5
What is a key principle of the Red Crescent organization?
What is a key principle of the Red Crescent organization?
- Only providing aid to Muslim countries.
- Working to prevent suffering for everyone regardless of nationality, race, religion, or gender. (correct)
- Prioritizing aid to countries with the highest GDP.
- Only responding to disasters in non-Western countries.
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- The Red Crescent was adopted as a symbol for medics in the Ottoman Empire during a war with Russia in 1877.
- The symbol was used instead of the red cross because of negative associations with the cross in Ottoman history.
- Other Muslim countries later adopted the symbol, which was formally recognized in 1929.
- 33 Islamic countries currently recognize the Red Crescent.
- The Red Crescent Society is part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
- The organization has 97 million members, volunteers, and supporters in 187 National Societies.
- Red Crescent societies have developed guidelines that include non-Western traditions.
- The Red Crescent responds to disasters and provides aid to developing countries.
- A key principle of the organization is neutrality, meaning volunteers work to prevent suffering for everyone regardless of nationality, race, religion, or gender.
- The Red Crescent is an important organization for non-Western humanitarian efforts.
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