10.3 Peace and Conflict

Question 1

The United Nations

Answer 1

An international body set up to promote world peace and co-operation.

Question 2

World peace

Answer 2

The ending of war throughout the whole world (the basic aim of the United Nations).

Question 3

Just war

Answer 3

A war that is fought for the right reasons and in a right way.

Question 4

Pacifism

Answer 4

The belief that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.

Question 5

Weapons of mass destruction

Answer 5

Weapons that can destroy large areas and numbers of people.

Question 6

Bullying

Answer 6

Intimidating/frightening people weaker than yourself

Question 7

Respect

Answer 7

Treating a person or their feelings with consideration.

Question 8

Forgiveness

Answer 8

Stopping blaming someone and/or pardoning them for what they have done wrong.

Question 9

Reconciliation

Answer 9

Bringing together people who were opposed to each other

Question 10

Aggression

Answer 10

Attacking without being provoked

Question 11

Exploitation

Answer 11

Taking advantage of a weaker group.

Question 12

Conflict resolution

Answer 12

Bringing a fight or struggle to a a peaceful conclusion.