Holy War and Religion as a Cause of Violence

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One-Mark Questions

Give one reason why a conflict may be said to be a 'holy war'.
Give one reason religious believers might join a Holy War.
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Four-Mark Questions

Explain two DIFFERENT religious beliefs about Holy War.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two SIMILAR religious beliefs about Holy War.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

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Six-Mark Questions

Explain two religious beliefs about Just War.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

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Twelve-Mark Questions

'War should never be described as holy.'

Evaluate this statement.

'Religious believers can take part in a Holy War.'

Evaluate this statement.

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