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Lesson 12 of 14
  • Year 11

Revision

In this lesson, we will focus on reviewing some of the key topics from this unit. We will recap reasons for war, nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction and pacifism.

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Lesson 12 of 14
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In this lesson, we will focus on reviewing some of the key topics from this unit. We will recap reasons for war, nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction and pacifism.

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Key learning points

  1. Recap of key content explored in the unit.

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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6 Questions

Q1.
Are the following effects (loss of hearing, loss of limbs, being disfigured) examples of the physical, psychological, financial, environmental or political effects of war?

Environmental
Financial
Correct answer: Physical
Political
Psychological

Q2.
Are the following effects (post-traumatic stress disorder, fear and terror from living in life-threatening situations) examples of the physical, psychological, financial, environmental or political effects of war?

Environmental
Financial
Physical
Political
Correct answer: Psychological

Q3.
Are the following effects (crop failures, natural habitat destruction) examples of the physical, psychological, financial, environmental or political effects of war?

Correct answer: Environmental
Financial
Physical
Political
Psychological

Q4.
Are the following effects (poverty in the family as the main earner can no longer work, homes destroyed) examples of the physical, psychological, financial, environmental or political effects of war?

Environmental
Correct answer: Financial
Physical
Political
Psychological

Q5.
What is the name of the Christian organisation (that you learnt about in the lesson) that helps victims of war?

Aid for Christians
Correct answer: Christian Aid
Christian Relief
Jesus Relief Fund

Q6.
What is the name of the Islamic organisation (that you learnt about in the lesson) that helps victims of war?

Islamic Aid
Correct answer: Islamic Relief
Muslim Aid
Relief for Muslims

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9 Questions

Q1.
Which religions traditionally may accept that conflict may sometimes be necessary in order to defend yourself?

Christianity
Correct answer: Christianity and Islam
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.

Correct authority
Just cause
Correct answer: Proportionate force
Right intention

Q3.
Which is the best definition of pacifism?

Correct answer: Pacifism is the belief that violence of any kind is unjustifiable. Therefore, all disputes should be settled with peaceful means.
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?

Correct answer: No
Yes

Q5.
Can Mairead Corrigan be considered a pacifist?

No
Correct answer: Yes

Q6.
Can Dietrich Bonhoeffer be considered a pacifist?

Correct answer: No
Yes

Q7.
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.
Correct answer: Muhammad was careful to only use minimum force. Instead of killing opposition forces, where possible, he captured them. WMD are not proportionate force. They kill huge numbers of people.Therefore WMD are unacceptable.

Q8.
Which religions would traditionally encourage retaliation?

Christianity
Christianity and Islam
Islam
Correct answer: Neither Christianity or Islam

Q9.
Which religions would traditionally accept greed as an acceptable motivation for war?

Christianity
Christianity and Islam
Islam
Correct answer: Neither Christianity or Islam