Religious Concepts and Teachings Quiz

What does the term ‘pacifism’ mean?

• Supporting war in defence of religion

• Belief that peace is only possible through war

• Belief that violence is never justified

• Fighting for justice regardless of cost

Which Christian teaching supports pacifism?

• “An eye for an eye”

• “Turn the other cheek”

• “Go and make disciples”

• “Take up your sword and follow me”

What is the main aim of a Just War?

• To spread religion

• To gain power or territory

• To restore peace and justice

• To punish the enemy

What is lesser jihad in Islam?

• Inner personal struggle to be a good Muslim

• Physical struggle to defend Islam under strict conditions

• Command to convert others by force

• Rejection of all violence

Which of these is a condition of a Just War?

• Fought by any group of people

• Started for revenge

• Last resort after peaceful options

• Based on religious disagreement

Which religious group is well known for pacifism?

• Roman Catholics

• Sunni Muslims

• Quakers

• Orthodox Jews

What does the term ‘Holy War’ mean?

• A war with no religious link

• A war fought for economic reasons

• A war believed to be commanded by God

• A war fought between two churches

Which of the following is a religious organisation that promotes peace?

• NATO

• United Nations

• CAFOD

• FIFA

What does Buddhism teach about violence?

• It is acceptable if others attack first

• It is encouraged during times of war

• It is wrong and breaks the precept of not harming life

• It is only wrong if it causes death

Which of these is an example of peaceful protest led by a religious figure?

• Crusades

• Martin Luther King Jr.’s civil rights marches

• Invasion of Iraq

• The Inquisition