What is war?
The search for a peaceful solution to a problem
Two people who disagree and come to blows
An organised conflict between states or groups
Which of these is a common cause of war?
Defending yourself against an aggressor
Wanting to join two nations together
Wanting to improve relations with neighbouring states
What is a Just War according to the teachings of Judaism?
A war justified by religious beliefs, ordered by God
A war fought to gain more resources for your country
A war that is intended to build an empire
How does the idea of the sanctity of life affect Jewish beliefs about war?
All life is sacred and so war is always wrong
Life is sacred so Jews should try hard to avoid war
Life is short so it doesn't matter what happens to it
Which of the Ten Commandments can be used against war?
"You shall not commit adultery"
"Do not kill"
"You shall not steal"
What is a conscientious objector?
The idea that all life is sacred
A person who refuses to fight in wars, because of strong personal beliefs against war
One of the Ten Commandments
Why is forgiveness so important in Judaism?
It is one of the Torahs
It is one of the Ten Commandments
It is a mitzvah
What does the term teshuva mean?
Repentance
Just War
Forgiveness
Which of the following is a Jewish person who showed forgiveness?
Martin Luther King Jr
Eva Mozes Kor
Gee Walker
What does Judaism teach about the treatment of an enemy?
If your enemy is hungry or thirsty you should give him food and water
If the enemy is a young soldier you should send him back to his family
If enemies have ill-treated you, you may ill-treat them