Poverty and Wealth

Question

What is the developed world?

Answer 1

More economically developed countries eg Britain

Answer 2

Less economically developed countries eg Africa

Answer 3

People have access to things that they might take for granted, like food, water and medical services eg Britain

Answer 4

People struggle with hunger, disease and poverty. Most people face these struggles every day eg Africa

Answer 5

Some Christians think that the culture we live in isn't very materialistic. “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of good. Some people, eager for money, have been closer to the faith and pierced themselves with many joys.” [1 Timothy 6: 10]

Answer 6

Some Christians think that the culture we live in is very materialistic. “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” [1 Timothy 6: 10]

Answer 7

Globally, it is often said that there is a North-South divide between those who live comfortably and those who live in poverty. The developed world is thought of as the North, and the developing world is thought of as the South.

Answer 8

Globally, it is often said that there is a South-North divide between those who live comfortably and those who live in poverty. The developed world is thought of as the South, and the developing world is thought of as the North.

Answer 9

The ability to read and write.

Answer 10

Walking to get drinking water from a lake.

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Illiteracy.

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Access to clean water.

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Many deaths from preventable diseases.

Answer 14

Access to high-quality medical care.

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Access to a healthy, balanced diet.

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Starvation

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The Roman Catholic Church teaches that: “Rich nations have a grave moral responsibility towards those which are unable to ensure the means of their development by themselves.”

Answer 18

The Roman Catholic Church teaches that: “Rich nations have absolutely no moral responsibility towards those which are unable to ensure the means of their development by themselves.”

Answer 19

The Church of England teaches that: “As a matter of common humanity and of our mutual interest in survival, the world requires an old and less equitable system of economic relationships between nations.”

Answer 20

The Church of England teaches that: “As a matter of common humanity and of our mutual interest in survival, the world requires a new and more equitable system of economic relationships between nations.”

Answer 21

The United Nations is an organisation that aims to worsen things like economic development and humanity on a global scale. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that: “All humans are born enslaved and unequal in dignity and rights. They aren't endowed with reason and conscience and shouldn't act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.”

Answer 22

The United Nations is an organisation that aims to improve things like economic development and humanity on a global scale. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that: “All humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.”

Answer 23

Starving - People have no money to buy food. They can’t afford to feed themselves or their families.

Answer 24

Occurs on a more local scale.

Answer 25

People are more likely to die

Answer 26

People have very little money to feed or clothe themselves adequately.

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More reliant on monetary benefits provided by the Government

Answer 28

People have very little to shelter themselves from the elements. Some may live in slums or very flimsy accommodation, such as boxes. Increases risk of homelessness.

Answer 29

May be abused by those who are in power.

Answer 30

People are very poorly educated, especially older generations, some of whom struggle to read or write. Children often have to work or beg instead of going to school.

Answer 31

Tend to have a greater need for social housing. This is housing that is owned and managed by local authorities or social landlords. Rent is usually lower than in private rentals.

Answer 32

Occurs on a worldwide scale.

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Can’t afford mod cons like the latest shoes, clothes and mobile phones. They might lack things like broadband and games consoles.

Answer 34

Occurs on a worldwide scale. It is more likely to affect people in developing countries.

Answer 35

People are very poorly educated, especially older generations, some of whom struggle to read or write. Children often have to work or beg instead of going to school.

Answer 36

Social and economic inequality are a problem.

Answer 37

Relative poverty occurs on a more local scale. It is more likely to affect developed countries. Some experts even argue that the North/South divide exists in the UK.

Answer 38

May be abused by those who are in power.

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Tend to have a greater need for social housing. This is housing that is owned and managed by local authorities or social landlords. Rent is usually lower than in private rental

Answer 40

People have very little to shelter themselves from the elements. Some may live in slums or very flimsy accommodation, such as boxes.

Answer 41

Tend to be more reliant on monetary benefits provided by the Government.

Answer 42

People have very little money to feed or clothe themselves adequately

Answer 43

Some people living in places that have harsh climates and soil that make it difficult to grow food or to have a decent supply of water. Climates that are extremely hot or extremely cold, for example, can have a negative effect on a country’s ability to grow and harvest food crops.

Answer 44

Disagreements over fashion and hairstyles can cause political unrest and rioting which contributes to poverty and suffering.

Answer 45

Corrupt governments and dictatorships often cause unrest in their country because they are often perceived as ignoring the plight of the poorest people in their country while looking after the richer people. This may lead to riots and even civil unrest.

Answer 46

Natural disasters, such as drought, extreme flooding, earthquakes and fires can cause extreme damage to poor countries. They ruin crops and houses, destroying food supplies and shelter. Often there are no resources to support the rebuilding of communities or to strengthen defences to prevent the disasters from having too much impact.

Answer 47

Wealthy countries take all the food from poor countries because they want to have plenty to feed everyone within their country.

Answer 48

Rich countries still control the world’s wealth, which is why some Christians do not accept that people should live in poverty. They sometimes think that the factors which contribute to the poverty cycle could be given a lot more attention by richer countries.

Answer 49

Some developing countries owe money to better-off countries that have loaned them money. The interest they owe is often more than what they can afford to spend on essentials such as education, housing and food. They will never get out of debt unless the countries they owe cancel the debt.

Answer 50

Exploitation occurs when poor countries trade their goods with richer countries. This type of exploitation is unethical. For example, poor countries are often good suppliers of food and drink that richer countries enjoy – products like tea, coffee, cocoa and bananas are all grown in developing countries. But sometimes rich countries don’t pay them enough during trading. Fair trade goods help to stop this exploitation.

Answer 51

There is no such thing as poverty. None of the above reasons are right.

Answer 52

Modern healthcare

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Poor sanitation

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Lack of healthcare

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Diseases choose to go to poorer countries because they like it there.

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Basic medicines are unavailable.

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Poor living conditions

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No immunisation programs

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People are weakened by malnutrition

Answer 60

People expose themselves to diseases more without thinking

Answer 61

Dirty drinking water

Answer 62

In the earlier years of Christianity, many people believed that poverty and suffering were considered punishments from God. There was an assumption that people were sinful and they were being punished for their sins. As an example, the plague in the middle ages was considered to be a punishment.

Answer 63

In the earlier years of Christianity, many people believed that poverty and suffering were considered blessings from God. There was an assumption that people were good and they were being blessed for their good deeds. As an example, the plague in the middle ages was considered to be a blessing.

Answer 64

More recently, the view is that God is all bad and different reasons for suffering have emerged. As we have gained knowledge from science over the centuries, many people are less informed about the causes of many forms of suffering. We can struggle to develop many practical solutions to the problems of suffering.

Answer 65

More recently, the view is that God is all good and different reasons for suffering have emerged. As we have gained knowledge from science over the centuries, many people are better informed about the causes of many forms of suffering. We can help to develop many practical solutions to the problems of suffering.

Answer 66

Some Christians argue that events occur simply because they are part of God’s plan, which no one can possibly explain.

Answer 67

God's plan is the plan about the origins of the earth. It has nothing to do with suffering or poverty.

Answer 68

“There will always be some people who are poor and in need, so I command you to be generous to them.” Deuteronomy 15:11

Answer 69

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" John 3:16

Answer 70

“If one of your countrymen becomes poor and is unable to support himself among you, help him as you would an alien or a temporary resident, so he can continue to live among you.” Leviticus 25:35

Answer 71

Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, for I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in. I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you visited me. I was in prison, and you came to me.”

Answer 72

“There will always be some people who are poor and in need, so I command you not to be generous to them.” Deuteronomy 15:11

Answer 73

Christian Aid

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Salvation Army

Answer 75

Christian Support In the Fight Against Poverty

Answer 76

World Vision

Answer 77

Being rude

Answer 78

Being respectful

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Being ignorant

Answer 80

Being kind

Answer 81

Volunteering or donating money

Answer 82

Criminality

Answer 83

Having a caring career

Answer 84

Giving away their possessions

Answer 85

In the times of the early Christians, rich people sold their land and took the money to the disciples. The disciples gave the money to the poor to ensure there was nobody needy among them.

Answer 86

The story of the rich man and Lazarus tells how the poor will enter the kingdom of God and not the rich. It is a story which Christians put into practice to help the poor. A poor beggar called Lazarus was lying outside the gate of a rich man who was dressed in fine clothing. The beggar was covered in sores. The rich man did not offer the beggar any food from his table. The beggar died and was sent to Heaven. The rich man died and was sent to the underworld. The rich man was jealous of the poor man’s place in Heaven.

Answer 87

A tithe was an annual payment of around one-tenth of a person’s income to their local church. The payment was used to support the church in its activities, such as supporting the poor and needy. Tithing is no longer practised today – it was abolished in 1936.

Answer 88

Modern Christians often give to charity to show their support for the poor and needy. Alternatively, they may volunteer. They may also give money to their local church on a regular basis. These are all examples of charitable activities.

Answer 89

All of the above

Answer 90

The story of the two barns A rich man had a good crop. He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I’ll say to myself: you have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.’ But God said to him ‘You fool! This very night your life will demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’ ‘This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich towards God.’

Answer 91

The story of the rich man and Lazarus tells how the poor will enter the kingdom of God and not the rich. It is a story which Christians put into practice to help the poor. A poor beggar called Lazarus was lying outside the gate of a rich man who was dressed in fine clothing. The beggar was covered in sores. The rich man did not offer the beggar any food from his table. The beggar died and was sent to Heaven. The rich man died and was sent to the underworld. The rich man was jealous of the poor man’s place in Heaven.

Answer 92

Giving to charity

Answer 93

Lending money at interest

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Helping someone who cannot feed themself

Answer 95

Love thy neighbour, Be like God, Be fulfilled

Answer 96

God gave us his Son, God loves us, Work hard play hard

Answer 97

Whether it will conflict with their beliefs.

Answer 98

Whether it pays well

Answer 99

Whether it is fun

Answer 100

Whether they would have to work on the Sabbath

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Whether they would have to lend money

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Whether it is a moral or immoral occupation

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