Weapons of mass destruction (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What are the three main categories of weapons of mass destruction?
What are the three main categories of weapons of mass destruction?
Nuclear, biological, chemical
What makes WMD particularly concerning according to the revision note?
What makes WMD particularly concerning according to the revision note?
Widespread devastation & massive loss of life
What is the most common argument made for possessing WMD?
What is the most common argument made for possessing WMD?
They act as a deterrent
How does deterrence theory work in the context of WMD?
How does deterrence theory work in the context of WMD?
Fear of retaliation prevents attacks
Which danger of stockpiling WMD involves terrorist groups?
Which danger of stockpiling WMD involves terrorist groups?
Theft
Why do WMD fail to meet Just War theory conditions?
Why do WMD fail to meet Just War theory conditions?
They cause indiscriminate destruction
Which is NOT a Just War theory requirement mentioned in the note?
Which is NOT a Just War theory requirement mentioned in the note?
International approval
What does the Catholic Catechism (CCC 2314) call indiscriminate destruction of cities?
What does the Catholic Catechism (CCC 2314) call indiscriminate destruction of cities?
A crime against God and man
What did Pope Francis say about nuclear weapons in 2015?
What did Pope Francis say about nuclear weapons in 2015?
Work for a world free of them
Why do Christians generally reject WMD according to the note?
Why do Christians generally reject WMD according to the note?
They fail to discriminate civilians
Why do atheists and humanists typically oppose WMD?
Why do atheists and humanists typically oppose WMD?
Enormous damage to life & environment
What does utilitarianism seek according to the note?
What does utilitarianism seek according to the note?
Greatest happiness for greatest number
What does Deuteronomy 20:10-12 emphasize should be offered first?
What does Deuteronomy 20:10-12 emphasize should be offered first?
Peace