Just War Theory Quiz

What is the primary purpose of Just War Theory?

• To justify any war

• To provide a framework for ethical warfare

• To promote war for resources

• To eliminate all forms of conflict

Which philosophers are credited with developing the modern written theory of Just War?

• Socrates and Pythagoras

• Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas Aquinas

• Plato and Aristotle

• Confucius and Laozi

What does 'jus ad bellum' refer to in Just War Theory?

• Justice during war

• Justice in peace

• Justice before war

• Justice after war

According to Just War Theory, who should declare war?

• The general public

• The political power of a sovereign state

• Any individual or group

• The military leader

What is prohibited during war according to 'jus in bello'?

• Negotiating peace

• Using weapons of mass destruction

• Defending civilians

• Providing medical aid

What is the focus of 'jus post bellum'?

• Starting a new conflict

• Justice after a conflict

• Increasing military power

• Avoiding negotiations

Which perspective believes that all war is immoral?

• Consequentialism

• Realism

• Intrinsicism

• Pacifism

What does consequentialism focus on in the context of war?

• The historical context of war

• The inherent nature of actions

• The outcomes of actions

• The religious justification for war

How does intrinsicism view actions in war?

• Based on their outcomes

• As inherently good or bad

• As necessary for survival

• As a means to an end

What is a key challenge in applying Just War Theory?

• Universal agreement on its principles

• Lack of historical examples

• Strict ethical framework

• Broad rules for justification