Laws of War Summary Quiz

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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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