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Worksheets08-SYS Just War Theory
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
Who was Thomas Aquinas, and when did he live?
A famous Christian thinker from the 1200s
A Roman emperor from the 300s
A Greek philosopher from the 400s BC
A scientist from the 1600s
Why did Aquinas believe that war could sometimes be acceptable for Christians?
To gain more territory
To protect people or stop greater harm
To show military strength
To increase wealth
The key conditions from Aquinas' Just War Theory are (a) , and they are important because they ensure that war is morally justifiable.
Match the following causes with their corresponding wars.
The war started due to territorial expansion by Germany.
World War II
The war started because of a trade dispute.
Opium Wars
The war started due to a natural disaster.
Yellow River Flood
The war started because of a technological advancement.
Cyber Warfare
Was the cause of the war just?
Yes, it was a just cause.
No, it was not a just cause.
It was partially just.
It was unrelated to justice.
Was war the last option?
Yes, it was the last option.
No, there were other options.
It was the first option.
It was an unexpected option.
Were innocent lives protected?
Yes, all innocent lives were protected.
No, many innocent lives were lost.
Some lives were protected, others were not.
Innocent lives were not a concern.
The good of the war (a) the harm done.
(a) led the British government during the Falklands War.
The Falklands War lasted for (a) days.
How many British soldiers died during the Falklands War?
255
500
100
300
What was the main reason for the British military action in the Falklands War?
To regain control and protect British citizens
To expand British territory
To establish a military base
To negotiate trade agreements
When did Argentina surrender in the Falklands War?
June 14, 1982
July 4, 1982
May 1, 1982
August 10, 1982
Which two countries were involved in the Falklands War?
Britain and Argentina
Britain and France
Argentina and Chile
Britain and Spain
What was the claim of Argentina regarding the Falkland Islands?
They were part of its territory
They were uninhabited
They were a neutral zone
They were a military base
Who was the leader of Iraq during the 2003 invasion?
Saddam Hussein
Osama bin Laden
Muammar Gaddafi
Bashar al-Assad
Match the following accusations with the corresponding actions of Saddam Hussein in 2003.
Developing weapons of mass destruction
Accused of creating dangerous weapons
Invading neighboring countries
Accused of military aggression towards neighbors
Supporting economic sanctions
Accused of endorsing trade restrictions
Building nuclear power plants
Accused of constructing energy facilities
Which countries led the military invasion of Iraq in 2003?
United States and Britain
France and Germany
Russia and China
India and Pakistan
What type of weapons was Saddam Hussein accused of developing?
Weapons of mass destruction
Nuclear missiles
Biological weapons
Chemical bombs
In what year did Saddam Hussein use Sarin gas against Kuwait citizens?
1988
1990
1985
1995
How many people were killed by the Sarin gas attack in Kuwait?
5000
2000
1000
3000
How many people were injured in the Sarin gas attack in Kuwait?
10000
5000
2000
15000
Briefly describe the war and why it started.
It started due to economic reasons.
It started to remove a dangerous leader and prevent the use of WMDs.
It started because of territorial disputes.
It started due to environmental concerns.
Was removing a dangerous leader and preventing the use of WMDs a good enough reason for war?
Yes, it was the only reason.
No, there were other peaceful solutions.
Yes, it justified the war completely.
No, it was not a valid reason.
Were all peaceful solutions tried before starting the war?
Yes, all options were exhausted.
No, not all peaceful solutions were tried.
Yes, but they were ineffective.
No, there was no attempt at peace.
Did the harm caused by the war outweigh the potential threat from Saddam Hussein?
Yes, the harm was greater.
No, the threat was more significant.
Yes, but it was necessary.
No, the harm was minimal.
Civilians were (a) during the conflict.
