War And Peace

Question 1

Justice

Answer 1

The church teaches that justice means ensuring forgiveness for all people

Question 2

Just War Theory

Answer 2

Devised by St Thomas Aquinas

Outlines when it is justified to go to war and how to behave in war

Question 3

Last resort

Answer 3

All peaceful methods of resolution have been tried first

Question 4

Just cause

Answer 4

The reason should be for defence or protection never to attack

Question 5

Legitimate authority

Answer 5

The person declaring must be in a position to do so

Question 6

Right intention

Answer 6

The goal/aim of the war is to re-establish peace

Question 7

Principle of discrimination

Answer 7

Only targeting things that are related to the war e,g; not civilians

Question 8

Behaviour of troops

Answer 8

You need to be able to control your army and make sure your troops follow all the laws of war e,g; 10 rules of engagement and the Geneva Convention

Question 9

Reasonable chance of success

Answer 9

Only go to war if the intention of the war is achievable

Question 10

Proportionality

Answer 10

The damage caused by going to war should not outweigh the damage caused by not going to war

Question 11

Holy war

Answer 11

A struggle or inner battle (Jihad) a religious duty imposed on Muslims

Question 12

Crusades

Answer 12

A series of wars sanctioned by the Latin churches (1095-1291)

Question 13

Pacifism

Answer 13

The belief that all war and violence is wrong and that its never necessary
They refuse to fight

Question 14

Pacifist

Answer 14

A pacifist is a single person who believes in pacifism

Question 15

Conscientious objectors

Answer 15

An individual who has claimed the right to not participate in any military service

Question 16

Terrorism

Answer 16

An act of violence against civilians by a group to achieve their goals

Question 17

Weapons of mass destruction

Answer 17

A weapon that when used causes large loss of life and/or huge damage to the environment

Question 18

Nuclear weapon

Answer 18

A weapon that causes an atomic reaction which kills large amounts and devastates huge areas

Question 19

Biological weapon

Answer 19

Uses a living organism to spread disease illness and death

Question 20

Chemical weapon

Answer 20

A weapon that uses natural or man made compounds to spread illness and death

Question 21

Reconciliation

Answer 21

The restoration of friendly relations

Question 22

Forgiveness

Answer 22

pardoning or showing mercy to someone when they have done wrong

Question 23

Righteous anger

Answer 23

You use your anger to change a situation from bad to good

Question 24

Violence

Answer 24

The intentional use of physical force or power against other people or yourself

Question 25

Bullying

Answer 25

Use superior strength or power to intimidate someone on a regular basis