To minimizesuffering andprotecthumandignityWhat is thepurpose ofInternationalHumanitarianLaw in times ofwar?Some weapons(e.g., chemicalweapons) don’tdistinguishbetweencombatants andciviliansWhy are limitsplaced oncertainweapons underthe laws ofwar?They mustcontinuetheir duty tosave livesWhat happensif a medicalworker isthreatened at acheckpointduring war?Therules ofwarWhat must betaken intoaccount whendesigning newweapons forwarfare?The rightto betreatedWhat right dowoundedsoldiers have,no matter theirallegiance?To keepthem aliveand preservetheir dignityWhy is itimportant totreatdetaineeswith dignity?Sick andwoundedWho must becared forregardless ofwhich side theyfought for?Their jobwithoutharmHow mustmedicalworkers betreated duringconflict?Civilians,detainees,sick andwoundedWho isprotectedunderIHL?Providefood andessentialsuppliesWhat mustbe done tohelp civilianssurviveduring war?All partiesinvolvedin theconflictWho isresponsible forensuring therules of warare followed?RedCross orRedCrescentWhat symbol isused to protectmedicalworkers in warzones?Autonomousrobotsdistinguishingbetweenmilitary targetsand civiliansWhat is amajorconcern forfuturewarfare?Tortureand ill-treatmentWhat isprohibited bythe laws ofwar regardingdetainees?Access to food,water, andcommunicationwith loved onesWhat mustalways beallowed fordetainees,regardless oftheir past?WarcrimeWhat is itcalled whencivilians areintentionallytargeted?Medicalworkers andthe RedCross/RedCrescentWho helpsto care forthe sick andwounded?Destroyingthingsessentialfor survivalWhat do therules of warprohibit besidestargetingcivilians?Ensuringpeople canlive togetheragainWhat isIHL's rolein post-warsociety?InternationalHumanitarianLawWhat lawwas bornfrom theFirst GenevaConvention?CiviliansWho cannever bedeliberatelytargeted inwar?MedicalworkersWho must notbe attackedwhile they aredoing theirjob?The FirstGenevaConventionof 1864What eventled to thebirth ofmodern IHL?Nolongera threatWho aredetaineesonce theyarecaptured?To minimizesuffering andprotecthumandignityWhat is thepurpose ofInternationalHumanitarianLaw in times ofwar?Some weapons(e.g., chemicalweapons) don’tdistinguishbetweencombatants andciviliansWhy are limitsplaced oncertainweapons underthe laws ofwar?They mustcontinuetheir duty tosave livesWhat happensif a medicalworker isthreatened at acheckpointduring war?Therules ofwarWhat must betaken intoaccount whendesigning newweapons forwarfare?The rightto betreatedWhat right dowoundedsoldiers have,no matter theirallegiance?To keepthem aliveand preservetheir dignityWhy is itimportant totreatdetaineeswith dignity?Sick andwoundedWho must becared forregardless ofwhich side theyfought for?Their jobwithoutharmHow mustmedicalworkers betreated duringconflict?Civilians,detainees,sick andwoundedWho isprotectedunderIHL?Providefood andessentialsuppliesWhat mustbe done tohelp civilianssurviveduring war?All partiesinvolvedin theconflictWho isresponsible forensuring therules of warare followed?RedCross orRedCrescentWhat symbol isused to protectmedicalworkers in warzones?Autonomousrobotsdistinguishingbetweenmilitary targetsand civiliansWhat is amajorconcern forfuturewarfare?Tortureand ill-treatmentWhat isprohibited bythe laws ofwar regardingdetainees?Access to food,water, andcommunicationwith loved onesWhat mustalways beallowed fordetainees,regardless oftheir past?WarcrimeWhat is itcalled whencivilians areintentionallytargeted?Medicalworkers andthe RedCross/RedCrescentWho helpsto care forthe sick andwounded?Destroyingthingsessentialfor survivalWhat do therules of warprohibit besidestargetingcivilians?Ensuringpeople canlive togetheragainWhat isIHL's rolein post-warsociety?InternationalHumanitarianLawWhat lawwas bornfrom theFirst GenevaConvention?CiviliansWho cannever bedeliberatelytargeted inwar?MedicalworkersWho must notbe attackedwhile they aredoing theirjob?The FirstGenevaConventionof 1864What eventled to thebirth ofmodern IHL?Nolongera threatWho aredetaineesonce theyarecaptured?

Rules of War in a Nutshell - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. What is the purpose of International Humanitarian Law in times of war?
    To minimize suffering and protect human dignity
  2. Why are limits placed on certain weapons under the laws of war?
    Some weapons (e.g., chemical weapons) don’t distinguish between combatants and civilians
  3. What happens if a medical worker is threatened at a checkpoint during war?
    They must continue their duty to save lives
  4. What must be taken into account when designing new weapons for warfare?
    The rules of war
  5. What right do wounded soldiers have, no matter their allegiance?
    The right to be treated
  6. Why is it important to treat detainees with dignity?
    To keep them alive and preserve their dignity
  7. Who must be cared for regardless of which side they fought for?
    Sick and wounded
  8. How must medical workers be treated during conflict?
    Their job without harm
  9. Who is protected under IHL?
    Civilians, detainees, sick and wounded
  10. What must be done to help civilians survive during war?
    Provide food and essential supplies
  11. Who is responsible for ensuring the rules of war are followed?
    All parties involved in the conflict
  12. What symbol is used to protect medical workers in war zones?
    Red Cross or Red Crescent
  13. What is a major concern for future warfare?
    Autonomous robots distinguishing between military targets and civilians
  14. What is prohibited by the laws of war regarding detainees?
    Torture and ill-treatment
  15. What must always be allowed for detainees, regardless of their past?
    Access to food, water, and communication with loved ones
  16. What is it called when civilians are intentionally targeted?
    War crime
  17. Who helps to care for the sick and wounded?
    Medical workers and the Red Cross/Red Crescent
  18. What do the rules of war prohibit besides targeting civilians?
    Destroying things essential for survival
  19. What is IHL's role in post-war society?
    Ensuring people can live together again
  20. What law was born from the First Geneva Convention?
    International Humanitarian Law
  21. Who can never be deliberately targeted in war?
    Civilians
  22. Who must not be attacked while they are doing their job?
    Medical workers
  23. What event led to the birth of modern IHL?
    The First Geneva Convention of 1864
  24. Who are detainees once they are captured?
    No longer a threat