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Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which description best fits the just war theory.
a set of conditions that, if all are met, ensure that a war can be morally acceptable.
a set of conditions that, if some are met, ensure that a war can be morally acceptable.
What the government uses to decide on going to war with another country.
Is self-defense a just cause to go to war?
Yes
No
Is land acquisition a just cause to go to war?
Yes
No
Wars should be pursued secretly.
True
False
Who declares wars?
People
Nations
Political parties
soldiers
4. Which of the following deals with justice in war?
Jus ad Bellum
Jus Post Bellum
Jus in Bello
19.Once you win a war you can impose punishments on soldiers and civilians alike.
True
False
Which philosopher is known for further developing the Just War Theory in the Middle Ages?
Thomas Aquinas
Immanuel Kant
John Locke
Aristotle
The following describes which condition of the just war theory? "it should be possible to win the war"
Proper authority
Reasonablie chance of success
Establish good
What is the main focus of the Just War Theory?
The history of wars
The economic impact of wars
How to win a war
When war is acceptable and how it should be fought
What is NOT allowed in a just war according to the Just War Theory?
Targeting civilians
Using proportional methods
Declaring war by legitimate authority
Fighting as a last resort
What is one of the criteria for a war to be considered just?
It must be declared by a legitimate authority
It must be profitable
It must be popular among the people
It must be quick
What does the Just War Theory say about the treatment of prisoners?
They can be tortured
They can be ignored
They must be treated humanely
They must be executed
According to the Just War Theory, what must be true about the good achieved by the war?
It must be immediate
It must be temporary
It must outweigh the evil that gets you to that end goal
It must be minimal
What is an example of a justified reason to go to war according to the Just War Theory?
For self-defense
For economic gain
For revenge
For territorial expansion
Who developed the Just War theory?
St Thomas Aquinas
Pope Benedict XVI
Jesus
St Peter
What is a Just War?
A war with no civilian casualties
A war declared for right reasons
A war that achieves peace without fighting
A war for wealth
What must a Just War aim to restore after it is over?
Peace and justice
Wealth
Territory
Power
What does 'jus ad bellum' refer to?
How to start a war
How to win a war
How to end a war
How to avoid a war
Who must declare a Just War?
A religious leader
The state or ruler
A military general
Any individual
What is 'jus in bello'?
The justice of starting a war
The justice within the conduct of war
The justice of peace treaties
The justice of war reparations
Who are the key thinkers for today's theory of just war?
John Lennon and Jesus
Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Aquinas
John Lennon and Thomas Aquinas
Jesus and Augustine of Hippo
What is one of the criteria that has to be met before a war can be held according to just war theory?
It should be fought with the right intention
It should be fought without any legitimate authority
It should be fought without any declaration
It should be fought with the intention to harm civilians
According to just war theory, what is considered abhorrent during a war effort?
Harming enemy soldiers
Using propaganda
Harming innocent civilians
Using non-lethal weapons
