1st Quarter RS/VE (Different Threats to Life and Ways to Combat)

Question 1

Defined as “the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group.”

Answer 1

Genocide

Question 2

“genos” means _____ , and the Latin word “cide” means _____

Answer 2

tribe and killing

Question 2

The most infamous example of mass killing of people based on their ethnic or religious background (Jews).

Answer 2

Holocaust

Question 3

Defined broadly as “the elimination of an unwanted group from society, as by genocide or forced migration.”

Answer 3

Ethnic cleansing

Question 4

threatens, wounds, and kills indiscriminately.

Answer 4

Terrorism

Question 5

Uses physical or moral violence to force out confessions from the victims, punish the guilty, frigthen opponents.

Answer 5

Torture

Question 6

victims are subjected to intolerable pressure by means of threats.

Answer 6

Kidnapping and Hostage Taking

Question 7

They believe that human life begins at conception.

Answer 7

Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Question 8

The embryonic stem cell is considered unethical because the catholic church believes that human life begins with _______

Answer 8

Conception

Question 9

It is considered a profound violation of human dignity because of organ harvesting and commodification

Answer 9

Cloning

Question 10

Considered as sin because it destroys the normal functioning of a healthy organ in order to prevent the future conception of children.

Answer 10

Sterilization

Question 11

Considered as a sin because the church advocates respect for human life, valuing the dignity and sacredness of even the most heinous criminals.

Answer 11

Death Penalty