RE GCSE (Peace & Conflict) Flashcards
Bible Quote: “Remove the yoke of injustice and…
…set the oppressed free”
“All those who draw the sword…
…will die by the sword”
True or False: War must be a last resort
True
True or False: You can target anything, even civillians
False
What is the aim of Just War Theory?
- To limit the amount of damage that war causes.
- To limit the occasions when war is fought.
What is pacifism?
The belief that violence should never be used
What is Martin Luther King known for?
Campaigning for the rights of African Americans during the civil rights movement of the 1950s & 1960s. He famously gave the “I have a dream” speech.
What does WMD stand for?
Weapons of Mass Destruction
What does CND stand for?
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
What is Terrorism?
The unlawful use of violence, usually against civilians in order to achieve a goal.
What is a refugee?
A civilian forced to flee their home, either because their lives have already been destroyed, or because they are at a high risk of death.