Key Terms:Peace And Conflict Flashcards
War
Fighting between nations to resolve issues between them
Peace
An absence of conflict, which leads to happiness and harmony
Justice
Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law or making up for a wrong that has been committed
Forgiveness
Showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong
Reconciliation
A sacrament in the Catholic Church; also, when individuals or groups restore friendly relations after conflict or disagreement.
Protest
An expression of disapproval, often in a public group.
Violence
Using actions that threaten or harm others.
Terrorism
The unlawful use of violence, usually against innocent civillians, to achieve a political goal.
Greed
Selfish desire for something.
Self-Defence
acting to prevent harm to yourself and others.
Retaliation
deliberately harming someone as a response to them harming you.
Nuclear Weapons
weapons that work by a nuclear reaction; they devastate huge areas and kill large numbers of people.
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs)
Weapons that can kill large numbers of people and/or cause great damage.
Chemical Weapons
Weapons that use chemicals to poison, burn or paralyse humans and destroy the natural environment.
Biological Weapons
Weapons that have living organisms or infective material that can lead to disease or death.
