Poverty in Britain

Question 1

Poverty

Answer 1

Being without money, food or basic needs

Question 2

Debt

Answer 2

Situation where a person or organisation owes more money than they possess

Question 3

Inheritance

Answer 3

Being left money or property in a will when someone dies

Question 4

‘Fat cat’ salaries

Answer 4

Large amount of money earned or bonus’ or shares

Question 5

Poverty trap

Answer 5

Not being able to stop being poor

Question 6

Minimum wage

Answer 6

The legal minimum amount which must be paid to be a worker in the UK

Question 7

Charity

Answer 7

Giving to the needy an organisation that does not work for profit but help others

Question 8

National lottery

Answer 8

State run gambling where over 16s can choose numbers each week offering large prizes

Question 9

Wealth

Answer 9

Large amount of money or investments

Question 10

What does the parable of the talents tell us?

Answer 10

It is not wrong to be rich but it is wrong to be obsessed with money

Question 11

What does love thy neighbour mean?

Answer 11

We have a responsibility to use our money to help others less fortunate than ourselves.

Question 12

What does the parable of the sheep and the goats say?

Answer 12

I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me

Question 13

What does it mean to be poor in the UK?

Answer 13

Absolute poverty is when people do not have enough income to ensure food, clothing and good health. Relative poverty is when people are poor compared to other people on the same country. Someone in Britain who can not afford to ever go on holiday might be called relatively poor. A poor person is anyone earning less than half of the average wage, according to the UK government

Question 14

Why are people rich?

Answer 14

They are born rich, they marry into wealth or inherit it. Can win lottery and have lots of money. Work hard and obtain wealth.

Question 15

Explain why people are poor with regards to unemployment

Answer 15

Often illness prevents people from working. Homelessness can lead to a cycle of poverty people don’t want to employ homeless people so they cannot get jobs or benefits so they can’t get a home so they can’t get a job.

Question 16

Explain why people are poor with regards to low wages

Answer 16

Despite the increase in educated people millions of people do not earn a good wage mainly because the jobs that they do don’t require great skill. Even the minimum wage it is hard to make ends meet.

Question 17

Why are people poor with regards to wasteful spending?

Answer 17

People often earn enough to waste their money on luxuries leaving little for essentials. This is particularly hard on any children in the family.

Question 18

Why are people poor in regards to debt?

Answer 18

Many Poole get into debt by poor financial management. People may so make the wrong investment and loose their money. Some people get short term loans which have high interest rates

Question 19

How can people escape poverty with education?

Answer 19

Most young people really benefit from the education in schools and with support from families and teachers. They gain qualifications they lead to further education and hopefully a good job. Many don’t see the benefit school might offer, or why employers want we qualified people. People can at any time take the benefit of education they don’t have to feel that it just happens in childhood at school.

Question 20

How can people escape poverty with regards to counselling?

Answer 20

People can look at career guidance and look at how they can improve their chances of finding s good job. Adults can also do this the citizens advice service is a national charity providing advice on these issues

Question 21

How can people escape poverty with government help?

Answer 21

The minimum wage was introduced in 1999 to prevent workers from being exploited. The government also provide benefits for people who don’t have a job or who cannot work as well as various allowances for children and accommodation for the lowest earners.

Question 22

What do Christians believe about wealth responsibility.

Answer 22

Christian teachers are well should be shared with the poor. Jesus praise the pool with a forgiving what she had to charity is God provides what is rich in heaven. Just also taught to love our neighbour and so we should help those less fortunate than ourselves

Question 23

What does Islam believe about wealth responsibility.

Answer 23

Islam teaches of the value of money is in what it can do rather than what it is. What is a blessing from our and should be used wisely for the benefit of the poor as well as oneself. Families will support the families with interest free loans. Don’t forget Zahak at the third pillar of Islam when 2.5% of wealth is given to charity.

Question 24

The national lottery.

Answer 24

Many religions don’t support gambling Muslims believe that gambling is wrong as well should be sought by work. As it is gaining money three reasons other than working for it. Muslims will not ask the lottery to help them build a mosque. Some questions don’t agree with gambling as they believe it encourages laziness and promotes greed. However Church of England and Roman Catholics don’t encourage gambling but allow believers to gamble in moderation. Good causes funds have been provided or by the lottery and Heritage fund has provided for upkeep of churches and cathedrals.