08-SYS Just War Theory

Who was Thomas Aquinas, and when did he live?

• A famous Christian thinker from the 1200s

• A Roman emperor from the 300s

• A Greek philosopher from the 400s BC

• A scientist from the 1600s

Why did Aquinas believe that war could sometimes be acceptable for Christians?

• To gain more territory

• To protect people or stop greater harm

• To show military strength

• To increase wealth

The key conditions from Aquinas' Just War Theory are (a)   , and they are important because they ensure that war is morally justifiable.

• Just cause, last resort, proportion
• Economic gain, power, territory exp
• Military strength, political influe
• Cultural influence, religious conve

Match the following causes with their corresponding wars.

• Opium Wars

• The war started due to territorial expansion by Germany.

• Yellow River Flood

• The war started due to a natural disaster.

• World War II

• The war started because of a trade dispute.

• Cyber Warfare

• The war started because of a technological advancement.

Was the cause of the war just?

• Yes, it was a just cause.

• No, it was not a just cause.

• It was partially just.

• It was unrelated to justice.

Was war the last option?

• Yes, it was the last option.

• No, there were other options.

• It was the first option.

• It was an unexpected option.

Were innocent lives protected?

• Yes, all innocent lives were protected.

• No, many innocent lives were lost.

• Some lives were protected, others were not.

• Innocent lives were not a concern.

The good of the war (a)   the harm done.

• Yes, the good outweighed the harm.
• No, the harm outweighed the good.
• The good and harm were equal.
• The outcome was neutral.

(a)   led the British government during the Falklands War.

• Margaret Thatcher
• Winston Churchill
• Tony Blair
• David Cameron

The Falklands War lasted for (a)   days.

• 74 days
• 100 days
• 50 days
• 30 days