Reasons for War

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One-Mark Questions

Give one reason for war.
Give one reason religious believers might support a war.
Give one reason for war that religious believers would not support.
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Four-Mark Questions

Explain two SIMILAR reasons for war.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two DIFFERENT reasons for war.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

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Six-Mark Questions

Explain two religious beliefs about the reasons for war.

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

Explain two religious beliefs about greed as a cause for war.

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

Explain two religious beliefs about self-defence as a cause for war.

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

Explain two religious beliefs about retaliation as a cause for war.

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

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Twelve-Mark Questions

'War is never right.'

Evaluate this statement.

'War is the best way to solve problems between countries.'

Evaluate this statement.

'Greed or just wanting a better life are never good reasons for going to war.'

Evaluate this statement.

'Being prepared to fight a war is the best way to keep the peace.'

Evaluate this statement.

'Self-defence is the only good reason for going to war.'

Evaluate this statement.

'Retaliation can be a good reason for going to war.'

Evaluate this statement.

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