Complete the following exercises about war, filling in the blanks and writing four sentences about its effects.

Here are the completed exercises:

I. Complete this information about war with the words in the box in the other column:

1. War is defined as a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups in a country.
2. War is caused by human nature and nationalism.
3. Many leaders engage in wars because of capitalism and human nature.
4. The most vulnerable during wars are women and children.
5. Effects of wars include mass destruction of cities, trauma, and loss of lives.

II. Write four sentences of your own about the effects of war.

1. War results in the widespread destruction of cities and essential infrastructure, making daily life impossible.
2. It causes immense human suffering, leading to countless deaths, injuries, and the displacement of millions.
3. Survivors often endure severe psychological trauma, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
4. Wars disrupt education, halt economic development, and create long-term instability in affected regions.