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Lesson 13 of 14
- Year 11
Exam practice
In this lesson, we will focus on applying the content from this unit to examination style questions. We will have a specific focus on answering examination questions from the unit, including different examination boards as much as possible.
Lesson 13 of 14
- Year 11
Exam practice
In this lesson, we will focus on applying the content from this unit to examination style questions. We will have a specific focus on answering examination questions from the unit, including different examination boards as much as possible.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Specific focus on answering examination questions from the unit.
- Will be inclusive of different examination boards as much as possible.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
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9 Questions
Q1.Which religions traditionally may accept that conflict may sometimes be necessary in order to defend yourself?
Which religions traditionally may accept that conflict may sometimes be necessary in order to defend yourself?
Christianity
Islam
Neither Christianity or Islam
Q2.Which part of the Christian just war theory would be used to disagree with the use of weapons of mass destruction.
Which part of the Christian just war theory would be used to disagree with the use of weapons of mass destruction.
Correct authority
Just cause
Right intention
Q3.Which is the best definition of pacifism?
Which is the best definition of pacifism?
Pacifism is the belief that violence should be avoided. It can be used as a last resort.
Promoting peace throughout the world.
Violence should be pursued in order to resolve conflicts swiftly.
Q4.Can Muhammad be considered a pacifist?
Can Muhammad be considered a pacifist?
Yes
Q5.Can Mairead Corrigan be considered a pacifist?
Can Mairead Corrigan be considered a pacifist?
No
Q6.Can Dietrich Bonhoeffer be considered a pacifist?
Can Dietrich Bonhoeffer be considered a pacifist?
Yes
Q7.How can the actions of Muhammad in the Battle of Badr be used to form a view on WMD?
How can the actions of Muhammad in the Battle of Badr be used to form a view on WMD?
Muhammad didn't use any force at all. Therefore WMD are unacceptable.
Muhammad killed as many opposition soldiers as possible. WMD are therefore acceptable.
Muhammad used WMD in the Battle of Badr. Therefore, it is fine to use them today.
Q8.Which religions would traditionally encourage retaliation?
Which religions would traditionally encourage retaliation?
Christianity
Christianity and Islam
Islam
Q9.Which religions would traditionally accept greed as an acceptable motivation for war?
Which religions would traditionally accept greed as an acceptable motivation for war?
Christianity
Christianity and Islam
Islam
10 Questions
Q1.Which of these key terms is best defined by 'bringing about what is right and fair'?
Which of these key terms is best defined by 'bringing about what is right and fair'?
Forgiveness
Peace
Reconciliation
Q2.The sanctity of life is used in both Islam and Christianity to oppose terrorism. Which of these best defines the sanctity of life?
The sanctity of life is used in both Islam and Christianity to oppose terrorism. Which of these best defines the sanctity of life?
God gives life.
Life can be taken for the cause of terrorism.
Life is special to God.
Q3.Which notable Christian thinker created the just war theory?
Which notable Christian thinker created the just war theory?
St Anselm
St Augustine
St Irenaeus
Q4.Which condition of the Christian just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Use a suitable amount of force, do not use excessive force."
Which condition of the Christian just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Use a suitable amount of force, do not use excessive force."
Correct authority
Just cause
Right intention
Q5.Where Christians and Muslims do accept the use of violence, what conditions do they generally insist on?
Where Christians and Muslims do accept the use of violence, what conditions do they generally insist on?
That as many enemies as possible are harmed.
That maximum force is used to ensure the enemy is defeated quickly.
That you use force without trying to resolve it peacefully first.
Q6.Which of these key terms is best defined by 'restoring friendly relations after a conflict or disagreement'?
Which of these key terms is best defined by 'restoring friendly relations after a conflict or disagreement'?
Forgiveness
Justice
Peace
Q7.Which is the best definition of pacifism?
Which is the best definition of pacifism?
Pacifism is the belief that violence should be avoided. It can be used as a last resort.
Promoting peace throughout the world.
Violence should be pursued in order to resolve conflicts swiftly.
Q8.What key term is best defined by "using actions that threaten or harm others in order to express disapproval"?
What key term is best defined by "using actions that threaten or harm others in order to express disapproval"?
Justice
Nonviolent protest
Protest
Q9.What key term is best defined by "using peaceful actions to express disapproval"?
What key term is best defined by "using peaceful actions to express disapproval"?
Justice
Protest
Violent protest
Q10.Which of these statements best describes how the example of Muhammad can be used to form a view on protest?
Which of these statements best describes how the example of Muhammad can be used to form a view on protest?
Violence should always be used.
Violence should never be used.
You should always seek to respond peacefully, however, where this is not possible you can use as much force as you want to restore justice.