Nobel Peace Prize

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nobel-peace-prize

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding document?Alfred Nobel's will, established in 1895
2. What is the award criteria?Promoting fraternity between nations, reducing standing armies, and advancing peace congresses
3. What is the Nobel Peace Prize and why was it created?It is a shiny medal given to people or groups that help make the world kinder and friendlier. Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite, wanted to balance his inventions by rewarding those who work for peace.
4. Who decides who gets the Nobel Peace Prize?A five‑member Norwegian Nobel Committee chooses the winners. They read nominations from people all over the world and then pick the most deserving candidate.

Armaments manufacturer: A person or company that makes weapons and military equipment.
Standing armies: Permanent military forces maintained by a country, ready for immediate deployment.
Peace congresses: International meetings convened to discuss and resolve conflicts through diplomacy and negotiation.