Classic Quiz Classic Quiz Quiz Make Hunger History by Foodforpeace Foodforpeace 54 played - 12 yrs ago Test your knowledge of the fight against global hunger during the World War One and Two eras. QUIZ 30 QUESTIONS hard War hard Question 1 / 30 At the end of World War II, British and American planes dropped food to the starving people of which country? The NetherlandsCanadaItalyRussia hard Question 2 / 30 Which of these organizations provided school meals in Austria after World War II? United States ArmyCatholic Relief ServicesSave the ChildrenAll of the above expert Question 3 / 30 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 hard Question 4 / 30 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 hard Question 5 / 30 Which charity helped feed the hungry in France during World War One? American Red CrossCAREFood for PeaceWorld Food Programme medium Question 6 / 30 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 medium Question 7 / 30 What did Americans buy to feed the hungry overseas after World War II? CARE packagesGrain BoxesWhite House Food TicketsRice Bags hard Question 8 / 30 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 hard Question 9 / 30 Which aid agency provided school meals in Austria during 1948? World VisionUnicefFood for PeaceWorld Food Programme hard Question 10 / 30 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 hard Question 11 / 30 Which of these American leaders was a member of President Truman's Cabinet Committee on World Food Programs? Dwight EisenhowerFranklin RooseveltOmar BradleyGeorge Marshall medium Question 12 / 30 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. ' hard Question 13 / 30 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. hard Question 14 / 30 What World War One general teamed up with Herbert Hoover in 1920 for fundraising to fight world hunger? John PershingGeorge PattonOmar BradleyDwight Eisenhower medium Question 15 / 30 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 hard Question 16 / 30 In 1946, what did Herbert Hoover say was the inevitable aftermath of war? PeaceStrong economiesFamineCivil war hard Question 17 / 30 Under which U. S. President did the Food for Peace program begin? Dwight EisenhowerJohn AdamsRonald ReaganFranklin Roosevelt expert Question 18 / 30 In 1943 President Roosevelt announced what agency to feed war victims? League of NationsUN Relief and Rehabilitation AdministrationWorld Food ProgrammeUnited Food Agency expert Question 19 / 30 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 hard Question 20 / 30 The first shipment of Marshall Plan supplies to France contained : Peanut Paste.Wheat.Weapons.Coal for Austria. hard Question 21 / 30 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 expert Question 22 / 30 Which agency led the fight against hunger after World War One? The World Food ProgrammeLeague of NationsUnited NationsAmerican Relief Administration expert Question 23 / 30 What former U. S. President served as a food ambassador after World War II? Ronald ReaganDwight EisenhowerHerbert HooverFranklin Roosevelt hard Question 24 / 30 The food supply for CARE packages originally came from Army surplus 10-in-1 rationsChileDonations from food manufacturersThe United Nations hard Question 25 / 30 American Relief for Norway and Sweden delivered what during World War II? Milk for children in NorwayCalculatorsHigh energy biscuitsPlumpy'nut hard Question 26 / 30 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 hard Question 27 / 30 Which U. S. President announced the creation of the UN World Food Program in April, 1961? George BushRonald ReaganGerald FordJohn Kennedy expert Question 28 / 30 What traveled to cities and towns across America collecting food for Europe in 1947? The Food CarThe Friendship TrainThe Food Aid BusThe UNRRA Train hard Question 29 / 30 CARE packages of food could be purchased for? Infants under 6 months of ageFamiliesInfants over 6 months of ageAll of the above medium Question 30 / 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 2024 recap Julien 148 played - 2 mths ago Unknown historical dates Julien 143 played - 8 mths ago The abolition of slavery Julien 112 played - 1 yr ago History of the world Julien 120 played - 1 yr ago Events of the Berlin Airlift Hxd0211 137 played - 11 yrs ago The Mayflower JOB02 209 played - 16 yrs ago Churchill Celecita 138 played - 17 yrs ago