Weapons of mass destruction (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What does the acronym WMD stand for?
What does the acronym WMD stand for?
Weapons of mass destruction
What is one argument for possessing WMD as a deterrent?
What is one argument for possessing WMD as a deterrent?
Prevents attacks through fear of reprisal
How might WMD supposedly resolve conflicts quickly?
How might WMD supposedly resolve conflicts quickly?
By forcing rapid surrender
Why is the indiscriminate nature of WMD a serious concern?
Why is the indiscriminate nature of WMD a serious concern?
Cannot distinguish military from civilians
On what date was the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
On what date was the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
6 August 1945
How many people were killed instantly in Hiroshima?
How many people were killed instantly in Hiroshima?
Over 80,000
What radius of Hiroshima's city centre was destroyed?
What radius of Hiroshima's city centre was destroyed?
2-kilometre radius
What does Surah 5:32 say about taking one innocent life?
What does Surah 5:32 say about taking one innocent life?
Like killing all humanity
What is the first Muslim objection to WMD?
What is the first Muslim objection to WMD?
Extensive damage concerns
Why do Muslims oppose WMD regarding innocent people?
Why do Muslims oppose WMD regarding innocent people?
Innocent people should never be targeted
Why are WMD incompatible with Just War principles?
Why are WMD incompatible with Just War principles?
Violate restraint & discrimination rules
How might a utilitarian view justify WMD?
How might a utilitarian view justify WMD?
If achieves peace & deters conflicts