Classic Classic Quiz Make Hunger History by Foodforpeace Foodforpeace 54 played - 11 yrs ago Test your knowledge of the fight against global hunger during the World War One and Two eras. QUIZ 30 QUESTIONS hard War 1 At the end of World War II, British and American planes dropped food to the starving people of which country? The NetherlandsCanadaItalyRussia 2 Which of these organizations provided school meals in Austria after World War II? United States ArmyCatholic Relief ServicesSave the ChildrenAll of the above 3 In 1921 which Russian author wrote an urgent appeal for "bread and medicine" for the starving children in his home country? Leo TolstoyMaxim GorkyAlexander BlokAnton Chekhov 4 What World War Two veterans and former presidential candidates have an international school lunch program named after them? Ronald Reagan and George BushGeorge McGovern and Bob DoleBarack Obama and John McCainJohn Kerry and Rob Portman 5 Which charity helped feed the hungry in France during World War One? American Red CrossCAREFood for PeaceWorld Food Programme 6 How did the movie industry help the European Relief Council fight hunger after World War One? Hosting special featuresHosting Movie Day fundraiserStars did fundraisingAll of the above 7 What did Americans buy to feed the hungry overseas after World War II? CARE packagesGrain BoxesWhite House Food TicketsRice Bags 8 What former Chief of the U. S. Army and Secretary of State said, "Food is the very basis of all reconstruction? " Dwight EisenhowerJohn AdamsGeorge MarshallDouglas MacArthur 9 Which aid agency provided school meals in Austria during 1948? World VisionUnicefFood for PeaceWorld Food Programme 10 The post-war hunger crisis made President Truman form what group in 1946 to monitor food supplies? Council of FourSilent Guest CommitteeCabinet Committee on World Food ProgramsThe Truman Cabinet 11 Which of these American leaders was a member of President Truman's Cabinet Committee on World Food Programs? Dwight EisenhowerFranklin RooseveltOmar BradleyGeorge Marshall 12 What did General Lucius Clay say about the school lunch program started in Germany by Herbert Hoover after World War II? 'Saved health of German youth. ''Lacked funding. ''Made little difference. ''Did not reach enough children. ' 13 The first ever televised address from the White House in 1947 was about : The atomic bomb.The Farm Bill.Hunger in Europe and food conservation.The Berlin Airlift. 14 What World War One general teamed up with Herbert Hoover in 1920 for fundraising to fight world hunger? John PershingGeorge PattonOmar BradleyDwight Eisenhower 15 In 1946 what threat caused an emergency meeting between President Truman and Herbert Hoover? World famine and starvationNuclear warA treaty ending World War IIRebuilding of America's economy 16 In 1946, what did Herbert Hoover say was the inevitable aftermath of war? PeaceStrong economiesFamineCivil war 17 Under which U. S. President did the Food for Peace program begin? Dwight EisenhowerJohn AdamsRonald ReaganFranklin Roosevelt 18 In 1943 President Roosevelt announced what agency to feed war victims? League of NationsUN Relief and Rehabilitation AdministrationWorld Food ProgrammeUnited Food Agency 19 What idea led to the purchase of thousands of CARE packages for Europe's hungry on Thanksgiving 1947? UnicefFeeding AmericaThe Silent Guest programWorld Food Programme 20 The first shipment of Marshall Plan supplies to France contained : Peanut Paste.Wheat.Weapons.Coal for Austria. 21 What three European countries received food from the U. S. Interim Aid legislation of 1947? Austria, Italy and FranceGermany, Austria and BelgiumSweden, Finland, PolandAustria, Italy and Canada 22 Which agency led the fight against hunger after World War One? The World Food ProgrammeLeague of NationsUnited NationsAmerican Relief Administration 23 What former U. S. President served as a food ambassador after World War II? Ronald ReaganDwight EisenhowerHerbert HooverFranklin Roosevelt 24 The food supply for CARE packages originally came from Army surplus 10-in-1 rationsChileDonations from food manufacturersThe United Nations 25 American Relief for Norway and Sweden delivered what during World War II? Milk for children in NorwayCalculatorsHigh energy biscuitsPlumpy'nut 26 In September, 1947 the Cabinet Committee on World Food Programs reported to President Truman about what? Food surplusDrought and hunger in EuropeNew farming techniquesDevelopment of new grains 27 Which U. S. President announced the creation of the UN World Food Program in April, 1961? George BushRonald ReaganGerald FordJohn Kennedy 28 What traveled to cities and towns across America collecting food for Europe in 1947? The Food CarThe Friendship TrainThe Food Aid BusThe UNRRA Train 29 CARE packages of food could be purchased for? Infants under 6 months of ageFamiliesInfants over 6 months of ageAll of the above 30 This nation played a major role in military and food aid operations in the Netherlands during World War II? CanadaChinaMexicoSomalia A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires
