Peace Champions
Which of the following is a principle of a culture of peace?
A) Violence B) Justice C) Discrimination D) Intolerance
B) Justice
What is the main purpose of dialogue among civilizations?
A) To increase conflicts
B) To eliminate conflicts and promote communication C) To impose one culture on others
D) To avoid communication
B) To eliminate conflicts and promote communication
What is the main aim of international cooperation?
A) To increase competition between countries
B) To achieve the common interests of the international community
C) To prevent countries from working together
D) To promote conflicts
B) To achieve the common interests of the international community
What does sustainable environmental development mean?
A) Using resources without limits
B) Meeting present needs while protecting resources for future generations
C) Stopping all development
D) Using only imported resources
B) Meeting present needs while protecting resources for future generations
Which value is common to both a culture of peace and dialogue among civilizations?
A) Intolerance
B) Respect for others
C) Use of force
D) Cultural domination
B) Respect for others
The United Nations declared which year as the International Year of Peace?
A) 1998 B) 1999 C) 2000 D) 2001
C) 2000
Which field of dialogue aims to find just solutions to international issues without violence?
A) Religious B) Cultural C) Political D) Economic
C) Political dialogue
True/False:
Qatar has participated in UN peacekeeping forces in places such as Lebanon, Eritrea and Bosnia.
True
Which of the following is an example of a green and environmentally friendly city project in Qatar?
A) Mesaieed B) Msheireb Downtown Doha
C) Al-Shahaniya Reserve D) Rashidieh Reserve
B) Msheireb Downtown Doha
Which of the following is an example of Qatar cooperating internationally to protect the environment?
A) Establishing natural reserves
B) Joining international environmental agreements C) Reducing the use of cars
D) Planting plants around homes
B) Joining international environmental agreements
True or False:
The Hamad Bin Khalifa Civilization Center was established in Copenhagen, Denmark.
True
True or False: The Qatar Committee for Alliance of Civilizations was established in 2010.
True
A country is facing a serious international dispute. Qatar helps the countries involved communicate and find a peaceful solution. What role is Qatar performing?
Acting as a mediator in an international crisis/dispute.
Name ONE international environmental agreement that Qatar has joined.
has joined.Vienna Convention / Montreal Protocol / UN Framework Convention on Climate Change / UN Convention to Combat Desertification / Kyoto Protocol / MARPOL
A community has people from different cultures and religions. They listen to one another, respect different opinions and work together to solve common problems. Which TWO concepts from the lessons are being demonstrated?
Culture of Peace and Dialogue among Civilizations
Two students disagree about an issue. Instead of arguing or fighting, they listen to each other and reach an agreement. Which value are they demonstrating?
fighting, they listen to each other and reach an agreement. Which value are they demonstrating?Tolerance / acceptance of others and peaceful dialogue.
One-word/short answer: Name TWO foundations of civilized dialogue.
Mutual respect, equity and justice, rejection of intolerance and hatred — any two.
AnswerName TWO ways Qatar contributes to achieving the goals of the United Nations.
providing humanitarian relief, promoting human rights, supporting administrative development, participating in international initiatives, preserving international peace and security.
Qatar wants economic development but also wants to protect its environment. How can the country achieve both goals?
By balancing economic and social development with environmental protection, using resources responsibly, promoting renewable energy, recycling waste, protecting biodiversity and developing sustainable, environmentally friendly cities.
Imagine Qatar stops cooperating with other countries. Give ONE possible impact on peace and ONE possible impact on environmental protection.
It could make international disputes and global challenges harder to solve, while environmental problems such as climate change and pollution would be more difficult to address without international cooperation.
Qatar includes a culture of peace in education and supports the use of sport for development and peace. Why are these two areas important for building a peaceful society?
Education develops peaceful values in future generations, while sport encourages cooperation, tolerance and teamwork.
Scenario: Two countries have different religious and cultural backgrounds. Instead of fighting over their differences, they discuss their beliefs and try to understand one another. Which field of dialogue is most directly being demonstrated?
Religious Dialouge
Qatar uses cooperation agreements, information exchange and the National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee to combat terrorism. Why is international cooperation important in fighting terrorism?
Because terrorism can cross national borders, so countries need to share information, cooperate, and work together to prevent terrorism and violent extremism.
Why does Qatar establish natural reserves and increase its use of renewable energy?
Natural reserves protect wildlife, endangered plants and animals and maintain ecological balance, while renewable energy such as solar and wind helps reduce environmental impact and supports sustainable development.
Which center is an integrated center for the management and treatment of domestic solid waste and wastewater?
A) Msheireb Center B) Mesaieed Center C) Friends of the Environment Center D) Doha Environmental Center
B) Mesaieed Center