The Just War Theory

Who was one of the first Christians to write about the morality of war in the fourth century?

• Thomas Aquinas

• St Augustine

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

According to the Just War Theory, which of the following is NOT a condition for a war to be considered just?

• The war must have a just cause.

• The war must be declared by the correct authority.

• The war must be fought for territorial expansion.

• The war must be a last resort.

Which of the following is a condition that must be met for the way a war is fought to be considered just?

• Innocent people and civilians must not be targeted or harmed.

• Any amount of force can be used.

• The war must be fought for economic gain.

• The war must be fought without any international conventions.

What is the general Buddhist view on responding to violence?

• Responding to violence with more violence is acceptable.

• Violence should be abandoned and compassion should be cultivated.

• War is necessary for self-defense.

• War is justified if it defends the nation.

Which international convention lays down the rules that must be obeyed in war?

• The Geneva Convention

• The Paris Agreement

• The Kyoto Protocol

• The Hague Convention

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Just War Theory?

• Proportionality in the use of force.

• Discrimination between combatants and non-combatants.

• War must be fought for religious conversion.

• Legitimate authority must declare the war.

What is a key requirement for a war to be considered just according to the Just War Theory?

• The war must be fought with the intention to establish peace.

• The war must be fought for economic dominance.

• The war must be fought without any rules.

• The war must be fought for territorial gain.

Which philosopher is known for further developing the Just War Theory in the Middle Ages?

• Thomas Aquinas

• Immanuel Kant

• John Locke

• Aristotle

A war which meets internationally accepted criteria for fairness is known as a

• Acceptable

• Justice War

• Fine War

• Just War

The Just War Theory was first proposed by

• Christians (Augustine and Aquinas)

• Buddhists (The Buddha)

• Sikhi (Guru Nanak)

• Judaism (Moses)