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WorksheetsTheme D Religion, Peace and Conflict
Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 44mins
What does peace mean?
A state of happiness and harmony
A state of constant war
A state of economic prosperity
A state of political dominance
Which organization works to achieve peaceful solutions to conflict?
World Trade Organization
United Nations
World Health Organization
International Monetary Fund
What is a pacifist?
Someone who avoids religious teachings
Someone who promotes terrorism
Someone who supports war under all circumstances
Someone who is against war, violence, and conflict
What did Gandhi believe in?
Economic prosperity
Political dominance
Violence as a solution
Ahimsa (non-violence)
What does justice mean?
Bringing fairness back to a situation
Promoting inequality
Ignoring fairness in a situation
Avoiding conflict resolution
What does injustice refer to?
A peaceful solution
A state of harmony
A state of happiness
A lack of fairness or justice
What document did the United Nations create in 1948?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Versailles
Charter of Economic Rights
What is one of the rights mentioned in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Everyone has the right to avoid justice
Everyone has the right to unlimited wealth
Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person
Everyone has the right to political dominance
What do all Christian churches support?
The avoidance of peace
The rejection of justice
The promotion of war
The UN Declaration of Human Rights
What does Christianity teach about injustice?
It is important to fight against injustice
It is acceptable to ignore injustice
Injustice is irrelevant
Injustice should be promoted
What does the Bible say about nations and conflict?
Nation should avoid peace
Nation should promote violence
Nation will not take sword upon nation
Nation should always fight each other
What did Jesus say about peacemakers?
Peacemakers promote injustice
Peacemakers are irrelevant
Peacemakers should be avoided
Blessed are the peacemakers
What did Jesus say about enemies?
Ignore your enemies
Fight your enemies
Hate your enemies
Love your enemies
What does the word 'Islam' mean?
Peace or submission to God
War and dominance
Economic prosperity
Political power
What does the Qur'an say about peace?
War is always necessary
Conflict should be promoted
Peace is irrelevant
An amicable settlement is best
What does forgiveness mean?
Letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done; moving on
Promoting hatred
Avoiding reconciliation
Encouraging conflict
What is reconciliation?
Encouraging injustice
Avoiding forgiveness
Promoting conflict
Bringing people together to make peace
What do Christians believe about forgiveness?
Forgiveness should be avoided
Forgiveness is unnecessary
Forgiveness promotes injustice
If you forgive others, your heavenly Father will also forgive you
What does the Lord's Prayer teach about forgiveness?
Forgiveness promotes conflict
Christians should forgive others
Christians should avoid forgiveness
Forgiveness is irrelevant
What does the Qur'an say about ending disagreements?
Promote further disputes
Make peace rather than begin further disputes
Avoid peace
Encourage conflict
What does Allah command in the Qur'an?
Oppression
Justice
Injustice
Conflict
What happens if laws do not create a just society?
Justice will be promoted
Harmony will be achieved
Peace will prevail
There may be unrest or even war
What is restorative justice?
Avoiding reconciliation
Promoting further conflict
Encouraging injustice
Helping criminals and victims understand each other
What do Christians believe Jesus died for?
To bring about forgiveness and reconciliation
To avoid peace
To encourage injustice
To promote war
What does Christianity emphasize about forgiveness?
Forgiveness is unnecessary
Forgiveness should be avoided
Forgiveness leads to reconciliation and ending conflict
Forgiveness promotes injustice
What does the Qur'an say about peace with enemies?
If the enemy inclines towards peace, do you also incline towards peace
Always fight the enemy
Promote conflict with the enemy
Avoid peace with the enemy
What does the Qur'an describe Islam as?
Dar as Salaam (House of Peace)
Dar as Harb (House of War)
Dar as Conflict
Dar as Oppression
What is war?
A peaceful negotiation between states
An organised conflict usually consisting of intense violence
A trade agreement between countries
A celebration of cultural differences
How many world wars have there been?
One
Four
Two
Three
When did the First World War take place?
1914-1918
1939-1945
1920-1925
1900-1905
Approximately how many people died during the First World War?
5-10 million
50-60 million
15-22 million
30-40 million
When did the Second World War take place?
1920-1925
1939-1945
1950-1955
1914-1918
Approximately how many people died during the Second World War?
Up to 75 million
Up to 25 million
Up to 100 million
Up to 50 million
What can perpetrators of war sometimes do to justify their actions?
Focus on peaceful negotiations
Mislead people about the reasons for war
Seek approval from religious leaders
Avoid violence at all costs
What is a consequence of greed-driven wars for defeated countries?
Increased political power
Poverty due to loss of income sources
Improved international relations
Economic prosperity
What does Christianity warn against in relation to greed?
Greed is a sign of strength
Greed is necessary for survival
Greed leads to eternal happiness
Greed is a root of all kinds of evil
What is considered morally acceptable in self-defence?
Fighting to defend values and beliefs
Attacking without provocation
Avoiding all forms of resistance
Seeking revenge
What does the Qur'an permit in self-defence?
Taking up arms when attacked
Ignoring the aggressor
Avoiding all forms of conflict
Seeking revenge immediately
What is retaliation in the context of war?
A celebration of cultural differences
An agreement between nations
A response to an act of aggression
A peaceful resolution to conflict
What was the reason for the USA-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001?
To expand territory
To negotiate trade agreements
To gain oil reserves
To destroy Al-Qaeda
What does Islam teach about retaliation?
It should be avoided at all costs
It should be measured
It should be immediate and forceful
It should be ignored
What does the Qur'an say about patience and forgiveness?
It is unnecessary in war
It leads to defeat
It is one of the greatest things
It is a sign of weakness
What is a better alternative to retaliation according to religions?
Seeking power
Peaceful negotiation
Immediate revenge
Avoiding all conflict
What does Jesus suggest people do when slapped on the right cheek?
Ignore the attacker
Seek revenge
Fight back
Turn the other cheek
What does Christianity emphasize about living with others?
Live at peace with everyone
Seek revenge for wrongdoing
Avoid all interactions
Fight for dominance
What does Islam believe God rewards in conflict situations?
Reconciliation over retaliation
Seeking power
Immediate revenge
Avoidance of all conflict
What is the belief of a pacifist?
Violence is the best way to resolve conflicts.
War is necessary for promoting justice.
Conflicts should be settled in a peaceful way.
War and violence can be justified in certain situations.
What do pacifists strongly believe in?
Supporting military actions.
Using violence to settle disputes.
Preventing war from happening.
Participating in wars for justice.
What is an important part of pacifism?
Promoting justice and human rights.
Encouraging violence for peace.
Supporting war efforts.
Avoiding peaceful resolutions.
What do conscientious objectors refuse to do?
Promote justice and human rights.
Work as medics during wars.
Assist in non-military ways.
Participate directly in fighting wars.
What is the Muslim Peace Fellowship (MPF)?
A group of Muslims devoted to Islamic non-violence.
A secular peace group.
A military-focused organization.
A Christian pacifist organization.
What is one of the objectives of MPF?
To promote war for justice.
To work against injustice and for peace.
To support violent protests.
To justify war in the name of religion.
What does the Qur'an advise about peace?
Peace should be accepted if offered.
Peace should be avoided in conflicts.
Peace is not important in Islam.
Peace should always be refused.
What did Dietrich Bonhoeffer believe in?
Supporting Nazi rule.
Pacifism and helping the oppressed.
Promoting violence for justice.
Avoiding resistance against injustice.
What did Bonhoeffer do during the Nazi regime?
Helped Jews escape death camps.
Supported Nazi policies.
Avoided helping the oppressed.
Promoted violence against Jews.
What is a key belief of Christian pacifists?
War is justified in Christianity.
Violence is necessary for peace.
Peace comes through religious faith.
Peace comes through war.
What did early Christians practice?
Non-violence and avoiding revenge.
Violence against persecutors.
Promoting conflict for peace.
Supporting wars for justice.
What did Christian pacifists do during World Wars?
Avoided non-combat roles.
Promoted violence for peace.
Supported military actions.
Refused to fight and faced punishment.
What is passive resistance?
Protesting peacefully against injustice.
Using violence to protest.
Avoiding protests altogether.
Supporting war efforts.
What did Dr. Martin Luther King organize?
Peaceful rallies and protests.
War efforts for justice.
Violent demonstrations.
Military campaigns.
What does Islam teach about violence?
Violence is encouraged in conflicts.
Violence is always justified.
Violence should be avoided.
Violence is necessary for peace.
What does the Muslim concept of 'Lesser Jihad' never justify?
The killing of innocent people
Fighting for social justice
Helping the poor
Defending one's country
According to Muhammad (pbuh), which group of people should not be killed during war?
Women, children, and non-combatants
Soldiers and fighters
Political leaders
People of different religions
What did Muhammad (pbuh) say about people who kill in the name of Islam?
They will go to hell because they are not fighting truly for the sake of God
They will be rewarded in the afterlife
They are justified in their actions
They will be forgiven if they repent
What does the Ten Commandments say about killing?
Kill only in self-defense
Do not kill
Kill only during war
Do not kill animals
What is a key belief of Humanists regarding terrorism?
The end can never justify the means
Violence is acceptable for political goals
Religion is the only cause of terrorism
Terrorism is justified in some cases
What do Humanists base their worldview and ethics on?
Economic theories
Reason, experience, and empathy
Religious teachings
Political ideologies
What does the Muslim Council of Britain do to prevent terrorism?
Supports terrorist groups
Encourages violence against aggressors
Organizes protests against terrorism
Pays for adverts to condemn terror attacks
What is a common belief among non-religious people about terrorism?
It is necessary for social change
It is acceptable for political reasons
It is justified for religious purposes
It is a bad thing because innocent people get killed
What is the definition of violence?
Any behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
Any behavior involving verbal arguments
Any behavior involving peaceful protests
Any behavior involving emotional distress
Which of the following is NOT a cause of violence?
Terrorist activities
Peaceful protests
Countries going to war with each other
Acts of crime such as murder or assault
What term is used for people who refuse to go to war due to their beliefs?
Activists
Revolutionaries
Conscientious objectors
Pacifists
What did Jesus command regarding enemies?
Hate your enemies
Ignore your enemies
Love your enemies
Fight your enemies
What does the Bible say about those who draw the sword?
They will live a long life
They will die by the sword
They will be forgiven
They will be blessed
What is the meaning of 'turn the other cheek' in Christianity?
Seek revenge
Ignore the situation
Avoid conflict and respond peacefully
Retaliate against violence
What is the Islamic view on violence?
Violence is encouraged against non-Muslims
Violence is always justified
Violence is acceptable in all situations
Violence is sinful unless under legal authority
What does WMD stand for?
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Weapons of Military Defense
World Military Division
War Machines Deployment
Which of the following is NOT a type of weapon of mass destruction?
Chemical weapons
Biological weapons
Conventional firearms
Nuclear weapons
Which religious teaching is directly against the use of weapons of mass destruction?
Blessed are the peacemakers
Turn the other cheek
Love thy neighbor
Do not kill
Who said, 'It is impossible to conceive of a Just War in a nuclear age'?
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Augustine
Pope Francis
Pope John XXIII
What is the first criterion of the Just War Theory?
Intention of going to war
Last resort
Correct authority
Just cause
What is the intention of going to war according to the Just War Theory?
To demonstrate power
To achieve peace
To seek revenge
To gain territory
What does 'proportional and appropriate force' mean in the Just War Theory?
Using force to intimidate
Using the minimum required force
Using maximum force
Using force to destroy everything
What does 'reasonable chance of success' mean in the Just War Theory?
Belief that the war will be popular
Belief that the war will be profitable
Belief that the war will be quick
Belief that the war can be won
Who were the Christian philosophers that developed the Just War Theory?
St. Thomas Aquinas and Pope Francis
Pope John XXIII and St. Augustine
St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Augustine and Pope Benedict
What is the central teaching of Christianity that opposes weapons of mass destruction?
Blessed are the meek
Turn the other cheek
Sanctity of life
Love thy neighbor
Which of the following is a Christian belief about life?
Only God has the right to take life away
Life is meant for revenge
Life is meant to be sacrificed
Life is meant for war
