18 Questions
It is essential for autonomous robots to follow the rules of war when engaging in combat.
True
The International humanitarian law focuses on preserving human dignity during wartime and ensuring peaceful coexistence after the conflict ends.
True
Historically, the protection of non-combatant individuals and restrictions on warfare methods were considered as separate branches of law.
False
The law of armed conflicts is synonymous with the laws of war.
False
Jus in bello and jus ad bellum are principles that are related to ethics in warfare.
True
Henri Dunant, known as the father of Humanitarian law, was a military general who fought in the battlefield during the war between the French Empire and Austria.
False
In 2018, there were more armed conflicts involving governmental forces compared to in 1998.
False
The number of deaths in armed conflicts has decreased over the years.
False
Armed conflicts today often involve frontal war between two opposing states.
False
According to Carl Clausewitz, war and law are completely separate phenomena.
False
International law has no involvement in regulating conflict scenarios.
False
The changing nature of armed conflicts has led to a decrease in the use of technology in war.
False
The first Geneva Convention of 1864 was a result of humanitarian spirit.
True
Civilians can be targeted during war without consequence.
False
The laws of war permit torture and ill treatment of detainees.
False
Medical workers must always be allowed to perform their duties, according to international humanitarian law.
True
The sick or wounded individuals have the right to be cared for, irrespective of their affiliation in the conflict.
True
Advances in weapons technology have had no impact on the adaptation of rules of war.
False
Test your knowledge of the laws of war with this quiz based on the summary of an English law course at the Université de Liège. Topics include concepts of war, armed conflict, and general information about the course.
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