Religion & Philosophy Half-Term Assessment 1 Flashcards
What is a just war?
A war which meets internationally accepted criteria for fairness.
Who was a pacifist?
Martin Luther King
What is the meaning of jihad?
To struggle in the path of god.
What is a weapon of mass destruction?
A weapon designed to kill a large number of people.
What is a holy war?
Fighting for a religious cause or God.
Which is a condition of a just war?
War must be the last resort.
What is pacifism?
The belief of people who refuse to take part in war.
What is the UN?
United Nations
What type of weapon was used on Hiroshima?
Nuclear weapon.
What is the definition of terrorism?
The unlawful use of violence.
What is greater (inner) Jihad?
The struggles that Muslims face within themselves.
What is lesser (inner) Jihad?
The struggles with the outside world.
What’s an argument for WMD?
It prevents terrorist or unstable governments threatening you; Self-defence.
What is meant by WMD?
Weapons of Mass Destruction.
What’s an argument against WMD?
It can lead to danger to the environment and all life - Nuclear winter.
