The idea of peace in world religions
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Compare the peace ideas of two religions with each other (without evaluating).
For example: in Buddhism ahimsa and not harming beings; in Islam salam and safety; both traditions value dialogue and justice.
2
What can you do for peace at school or in your neighbourhood? Give three examples.
Resolving conflicts by talking; not demeaning others; not spreading false news.
3
Why are the UN (1945) and the International Day of Peace (21 September) important? Write in two sentences.
The UN helps states resolve disputes peacefully. The Day of Peace reminds the world community of the value of peace.
4
Explain in your own words the proverb that a day of quarrel drives away blessing for forty days.
Conflict causes long-term damage: trust is broken and cooperation falls, so peace is valuable.
5
Give examples from three languages of how the wish for peace is expressed in greetings.
Hebrew “shalom”, Arabic “salam”, Uzbek “tinchlikmi?” / “omonlikmi?”.