QUIZ 2.

Use with INTERNATIONAL, pages 13-17

FILL IN THE BLANK: Write the answer that best completes the statement.

1. The number of child soldiers fighting in countries around the world is estimated to be about --.

2. In the South Asian country of --, Tamil rebels fighting for independence use children as young as 11 in their war against the government.

3. The United States has classified the Tamil Tigers as a -- organization.

4. Renuka's decision to go to a Tamil Tiger compound was largely motivated by --.

5. In May, 71 of the world's 192 countries signed an agreement adopted by the -- which would bar countries from using children under 18 in combat.

   SHORT ANSWER: Write the correct answer on the line provided.

6. In addition to combat, what other duties do child soldiers perform? --

7. At present, what is the minimum age at which the U.S. military admits recruits? --

8. Experts say new weapons technology has contributed to a rise in the number of child soldiers around the world. What new technology are they referring to? --

9. Why are child soldiers more likely than their adult counterparts to suffer high casualty rates? --

10. Which continent has the greatest number of military conflicts involving the use of child soldiers? --

11. Identify the Western European country that has teenage troops on duty in southern Europe. --

12. Identify the African country where child soldiers are used by government military forces or government-linked militias, but not by opposition forces. --

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13. Renuka and other child soldiers were drilled in the Tiger view of Tamil history and its "cult of martyrdom." How would you define a "cult of martyrdom"?

14. Suppose you were an official with Save the Children, the international organization dedicated to protecting children's rights. What argument would you make to a military group to convince them to stop using child soldiers?

15. There is an old saying among students of world history and...