Holy War

What is the primary purpose of a holy war according to the text?

• To gain territory

• To defend the faith from attack

• To spread economic influence

• To establish political dominance

Which historical event is mentioned as an example of a holy war?

• The Crusades

• The American Civil War

• World War I

• The French Revolution

According to Buddhism, can any war be justified?

• Yes, in self-defense

• Yes, to spread the faith

• No, not even in self-defense

• Yes, if declared by a religious leader

What role did Japanese Buddhist monks play in the twentieth century?

• They opposed all forms of war

• They supported aggression towards China and Korea

• They remained neutral

• They fled the country

What did Zen master Soen Shaku do during the Russo-Japanese War?

• He opposed the war

• He went to the battlefield to inspire soldiers

• He fled to another country

• He remained neutral

What does Buddhism teach about the causes of war?

• Wars are caused solely by religious beliefs

• Wars are caused by a number of interrelated factors

• Wars are always justified

• Wars are caused by economic factors alone

A war fought for a religious cause, or for God, usually authorised by a religious leader is known as...

• The Crusades

• A just war

• A holy war

• Biblical war