Question

What is an armistice?

A. a declaration of war
B. a peace treaty, ending a conflict
C. a treaty outlining the reparation payments at the end of a war
D. an agreement to quit fighting while the terms of peace are established

Answer 1

An armistice is d) an agreement to quit fighting while the terms of peace are established. An armistice is a formal agreement to stop fighting between warring parties, however it is not necessarily the end of a war, since it is more of a cessation of hostilities, while a definitive peace treaty is in the process of fruition.