International Law
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The Geneva Conventions, which set standards for the treatment of war victims, were most recently updated in which year?
About International Law
International Law is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Test your knowledge of the rules and treaties that govern relations between nations A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. The Geneva Conventions, which set standards for the treatment of war victims, were most recently updated in which year?
Answer: 1949
2. What is the principle of 'sovereignty' in international law?
Answer: Each state has supreme authority within its own territory
3. The Law of the Sea convention (UNCLOS) establishes that a country's territorial waters extend how far from its coastline?
Answer: 12 nautical miles
4. Which international tribunal was established to prosecute those responsible for the Rwandan genocide?
Answer: International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
5. The concept of 'diplomatic immunity' protects diplomats from what?
Answer: Prosecution under the host country's laws
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International Law has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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