aqa gcse peace and conflict

Arms conflict between groups and nations

An absence of conflict, which leads to happiness and harmony.

Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law or making up for a wrong that has been committed.

Showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong.

A sacrament in the Catholic Church; also when individuals or groups restore friendly relations after conflict or disagreement.

Using actions that can threaten or harm others.

An expression of disapproval, often in a public group

The unlawful use of violence, or threats of violence, to create a state of fear. Often targets are innocent civilians, for some political goal.

Selfish desire for something

Acting to prevent harm to yourself or others

Deliberately harming someone as a response to them harming you - to pay someone back or get revenge.

Weapons that work by a nuclear reaction that devastate huge areas and kill large numbers of people.

Weapons that can cause uncontrollable damage eg. nuclear weapons

Weapons that use chemicals to poison, burn or paralyse humans and destroy the natural environment.

Weapons that have living organisms or infective material that can lead to disease or death.