10-20 Flashcards
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Answer and Explanation
What organization played a key role in promoting peace concepts from diverse cultures around the world? a) United Nations University for Peace b) African Union c) European Union d) World Health Organization
Answer: a) United Nations University for Peace. Explanation: The United Nations University for Peace has incorporated peace concepts from various global cultures, such as the African concept of Ubuntu and the Indian concept of Satyagraha, promoting a multi-cultural outlook on peace.
The inclusion of basic skills in conflict resolution for Nigerian university undergraduates is intended to: a) Teach military tactics b) Promote violent resistance c) Equip students to handle conflict non-violently d) Teach international relations
Answer: c) Equip students to handle conflict non-violently. Explanation: The goal of teaching Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (GST 222) to undergraduates is to equip students with nonviolent methods of handling conflicts in personal and societal contexts.
Which academic discipline is primarily concerned with power and power relations? a) Sociology b) Psychology c) Political Science d) History
Answer: c) Political Science. Explanation: Political Science deals with power and power relations, focusing on how power is distributed and exercised in various political systems.
Johan Galtung’s concept of violence includes which of the following? a) Only direct violence b) Physical violence c) Both direct and structural violence d) Psychological violence only
Answer: c) Both direct and structural violence. Explanation: Johan Galtung introduced the idea that violence can be direct (physical) or structural (embedded in social systems), meaning that peace should not only prevent wars but also address systemic issues such as inequality.
Which Nigerian university’s PCS program grew into the Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies in 2015? a) University of Ibadan b) University of Jos c) University of Uyo d) University of Maiduguri
Answer: a) University of Ibadan. Explanation: The University of Ibadan’s PCS program, pioneered by Professor Isaac Olawale Albert, evolved into the Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies in 2015, expanding its academic and professional offerings.
What distinguishes Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) from traditional academic disciplines? a) Common assumptions b) Defined subject matter c) Focus on economics d) Methodological uniformity
Answer: b) Defined subject matter. Explanation: PCS is defined by its focus on the problem of human conflict and peaceful resolution, distinguishing it from traditional disciplines that may focus on specific methodologies or assumptions.
Which peace-related discipline focuses on providing health services in conflict zones? a) Peace Education b) Peace Health c) Peace Business d) Conflict Management
Answer: b) Peace Health. Explanation: Peace Health is a specialty area within Peace and Conflict Studies that focuses on providing health services in areas affected by conflict, ensuring that healthcare remains accessible despite ongoing conflicts.
What year did the University of Ibadan start its Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) programme? a) 2000 b) 1998 c) 2002 d) 1995
Answer: a) 2000. Explanation: The University of Ibadan pioneered its Peace and Conflict Studies programme in the year 2000 at the Institute of African Studies, making it the first of its kind in Nigeria.
Who was instrumental in pioneering the Peace and Conflict Studies programme at the University of Ibadan? a) Professor Bolaji Akinyemi b) Professor Wole Soyinka c) Professor Isaac Olawale Albert d) Professor Chinua Achebe
Answer: c) Professor Isaac Olawale Albert. Explanation: Professor Isaac Olawale Albert is recognized as the pioneer of the Peace and Conflict Studies programme at the University of Ibadan, helping establish it in the year 2000.
The Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution course (GST 222) introduced to Nigerian universities is targeted at which level of students? a) 100 level b) 200 level c) 300 level d) 400 level
Answer: b) 200 level. Explanation: The National Universities Commission (NUC) made Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (GST 222) a compulsory two-unit course for 200-level students in Nigerian universities.
What was the name of the foundation that was replaced by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) in Nigeria? a) The Mandela Foundation b) The Abacha Foundation c) The Nigerian Peace Initiative d) The African Peace Network
Answer: b) The Abacha Foundation. Explanation: The Abacha Foundation for Peace and National Unity was scrapped after Abacha’s death, and it was replaced by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution under the presidency of General Abdusalami Abubakar.
Which university in Nigeria offers both undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Peace and Conflict Studies? a) University of Lagos b) University of Jos c) Ahmadu Bello University d) University of Maiduguri
Answer: b) University of Jos. Explanation: The Centre for Peace and Conflict Management at the University of Jos offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Which Nigerian university established the Centre for Peace, Diplomatic, and Development Studies at the undergraduate level? a) University of Maiduguri b) University of Lagos c) University of Ibadan d) University of Benin
Answer: a) University of Maiduguri. Explanation: The University of Maiduguri started its Peace and Conflict Studies programme through the Centre for Peace, Diplomatic, and Development Studies, which offers undergraduate studies.
The Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) in Nigeria was pioneered by which individual? a) Professor Jega b) Professor Isaac Olawale Albert c) Professor Chinua Achebe d) Professor Wole Soyinka
Answer: b) Professor Isaac Olawale Albert. Explanation: Professor Isaac Olawale Albert played a crucial role in establishing the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) to connect peace scholars and practitioners.
Which of the following is NOT a specialization within Peace and Conflict Studies? a) Peace Support Operations b) Conflict Transformation c) Military Strategy d) Peace Journalism
Answer: c) Military Strategy. Explanation: While Peace and Conflict Studies encompasses various fields such as Peace Journalism and Conflict Transformation, Military Strategy is not considered part of PCS, as it focuses on nonviolent methods of resolving conflicts.
The term ‘Track Five Diplomacy’ in the context of PCS refers to: a) Government-led peace negotiations b) Non-governmental peace initiatives, particularly in education c) Military intervention in conflicts d) Private sector peacebuilding efforts
Answer: b) Non-governmental peace initiatives, particularly in education. Explanation: Track Five Diplomacy focuses on grassroots efforts and peace education led by NGOs and civil society, complementing government-led (Track One) diplomacy efforts.
What is a primary goal of Peace and Conflict Studies in educational institutions? a) To promote military solutions b) To build students’ capacities for nonviolent conflict resolution c) To teach international relations d) To create political leaders
Answer: b) To build students’ capacities for nonviolent conflict resolution. Explanation: PCS aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to resolve conflicts nonviolently and contribute to a peaceful society.
Which private Nigerian university offers a programme in Peace and Conflict Studies? a) Covenant University b) Afe Babalola University c) Bowen University d) Babcock University
Answer: b) Afe Babalola University. Explanation: Afe Babalola University in Ekiti State is one of the private universities in Nigeria that offers programmes in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Peace and Conflict Studies as an academic field? a) It is solely focused on military strategies b) It is interdisciplinary, drawing from various academic disciplines c) It only focuses on conflicts in Africa d) It exclusively studies ancient conflicts
Answer: b) It is interdisciplinary, drawing from various academic disciplines. Explanation: Peace and Conflict Studies is interdisciplinary, integrating insights from political science, sociology, psychology, history, law, and more to understand and address conflicts.
What was a significant factor in the emergence of Peace and Conflict Studies as an academic field? a) The Cold War b) The American Civil War c) The Nigerian Civil War d) The Industrial Revolution
Answer: a) The Cold War. Explanation: The Cold War, with its emphasis on preventing nuclear conflict and global peace, played a significant role in the development of Peace and Conflict Studies as an academic field.
The ‘minimalist’ perspective in Peace and Conflict Studies focuses on: a) Addressing the root causes of structural violence b) Achieving ‘negative peace,’ or the absence of direct violence c) Promoting comprehensive social reforms d) Integrating peace with environmental sustainability
Answer: b) Achieving ‘negative peace,’ or the absence of direct violence. Explanation: The minimalist perspective, associated with North American scholars, focuses on preventing direct violence (such as war) without necessarily addressing underlying social or structural issues.
Which scholar is associated with the maximalist perspective in Peace and Conflict Studies? a) Kenneth Boulding b) Isaac Newton c) Johan Galtung d) Thomas Hobbes
Answer: c) Johan Galtung. Explanation: Johan Galtung, a prominent peace scholar, is associated with the maximalist perspective, which emphasizes addressing structural violence and achieving ‘positive peace.’
According to the maximalist perspective, which of the following issues must be addressed to achieve lasting peace? a) Only direct violence b) Social injustice and inequality c) Increased military spending d) None of the above
Answer: b) Social injustice and inequality. Explanation: The maximalist perspective argues that lasting peace (positive peace) can only be achieved by addressing broader social issues like inequality, human rights, and systemic injustice.
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Question and Options
Answer and Explanation
- What organization played a key role in promoting peace concepts from diverse cultures around the world? a) United Nations University for Peace b) African Union c) European Union d) World Health Organization
Answer: a) United Nations University for Peace Explanation: The United Nations University for Peace has incorporated peace concepts from various global cultures, such as the African concept of Ubuntu and the Indian concept of Satyagraha, promoting a multi-cultural outlook on peace.
- The inclusion of basic skills in conflict resolution for Nigerian university undergraduates is intended to: a) Teach military tactics b) Promote violent resistance c) Equip students to handle conflict non-violently d) Teach international relations
Answer: c) Equip students to handle conflict non-violently Explanation: The goal of teaching Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (GST 222) to undergraduates is to equip students with nonviolent methods of handling conflicts in personal and societal contexts.
- Which academic discipline is primarily concerned with power and power relations? a) Sociology b) Psychology c) Political Science d) History
Answer: c) Political Science Explanation: Political Science deals with power and power relations, focusing on how power is distributed and exercised in various political systems.
- Johan Galtung’s concept of violence includes which of the following? a) Only direct violence b) Physical violence c) Both direct and structural violence d) Psychological violence only
Answer: c) Both direct and structural violence Explanation: Johan Galtung introduced the idea that violence can be direct (physical) or structural (embedded in social systems), meaning that peace should not only prevent wars but also address systemic issues such as inequality.
- Which Nigerian university’s PCS program grew into the Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies in 2015? a) University of Ibadan b) University of Jos c) University of Uyo d) University of Maiduguri
Answer: a) University of Ibadan Explanation: The University of Ibadan’s PCS program, pioneered by Professor Isaac Olawale Albert, evolved into the Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies in 2015, expanding its academic and professional offerings.
- What distinguishes Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) from traditional academic disciplines? a) Common assumptions b) Defined subject matter c) Focus on economics d) Methodological uniformity
Answer: b) Defined subject matter Explanation: PCS is defined by its focus on the problem of human conflict and peaceful resolution, distinguishing it from traditional disciplines that may focus on specific methodologies or assumptions.
- Which peace-related discipline focuses on providing health services in conflict zones? a) Peace Education b) Peace Health c) Peace Business d) Conflict Management
Answer: b) Peace Health Explanation: Peace Health is a specialty area within Peace and Conflict Studies that focuses on providing health services in areas affected by conflict, ensuring that healthcare remains accessible despite ongoing conflicts.
- What year did the University of Ibadan start its Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) programme? a) 2000 b) 1998 c) 2002 d) 1995
Answer: a) 2000 Explanation: The University of Ibadan pioneered its Peace and Conflict Studies programme in the year 2000 at the Institute of African Studies, making it the first of its kind in Nigeria.
- Who was instrumental in pioneering the Peace and Conflict Studies programme at the University of Ibadan? a) Professor Bolaji Akinyemi b) Professor Wole Soyinka c) Professor Isaac Olawale Albert d) Professor Chinua Achebe
Answer: c) Professor Isaac Olawale Albert Explanation: Professor Isaac Olawale Albert is recognized as the pioneer of the Peace and Conflict Studies programme at the University of Ibadan, helping establish it in the year 2000.
- The Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution course (GST 222) introduced to Nigerian universities is targeted at which level of students? a) 100 level b) 200 level c) 300 level d) 400 level
Answer: b) 200 level Explanation: The National Universities Commission (NUC) made Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (GST 222) a compulsory two-unit course for 200-level students in Nigerian universities.
- What was the name of the foundation that was replaced by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) in Nigeria? a) The Mandela Foundation b) The Abacha Foundation c) The Nigerian Peace Initiative d) The African Peace Network
Answer: b) The Abacha Foundation Explanation: The Abacha Foundation for Peace and National Unity was scrapped after Abacha’s death, and it was replaced by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution under the presidency of General Abdusalami Abubakar.
- Which university in Nigeria offers both undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Peace and Conflict Studies? a) University of Lagos b) University of Jos c) Ahmadu Bello University d) University of Maiduguri
Answer: b) University of Jos Explanation: The Centre for Peace and Conflict Management at the University of Jos offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Peace and Conflict Studies.
- Which Nigerian university established the Centre for Peace, Diplomatic, and Development Studies at the undergraduate level? a) University of Maiduguri b) University of Lagos c) University of Ibadan d) University of Benin
Answer: a) University of Maiduguri Explanation: The University of Maiduguri started its Peace and Conflict Studies programme through the Centre for Peace, Diplomatic, and Development Studies, which offers undergraduate studies.
- The Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) in Nigeria was pioneered by which individual? a) Professor Jega b) Professor Isaac Olawale Albert c) Professor Chinua Achebe d) Professor Wole Soyinka
Answer: b) Professor Isaac Olawale Albert Explanation: Professor Isaac Olawale Albert played a crucial role in establishing the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) to connect peace scholars and practitioners.