religious attitudes to world poverty

Question 1

what is an LEDC?

Answer 1

less economically developed country, a poor country where people live in poverty

Question 2

what is an EDC?

Answer 2

an economically developed country, a rich country where they can enjoy a comfortable standard of living

Question 3

causes of world poverty

Answer 3

• location
• natural disasters
• politics and corruptions
• war
• population growth
• economic reasons

Question 4

how can location cause world poverty?

Answer 4

climate, if a country is hot, with a lack of rainfall, they cannot grow crops etc and make money from these.

Question 5

how can natural disasters cause world poverty?

Answer 5

location can cause a place to become more or less prone to earthquakes, tsunamis etc

Question 6

how can politics and corruption cause world poverty?

Answer 6

civil wars may result in death of people and loss of homes

Question 7

how can war cause world poverty?

Answer 7

money that is spent on weapons etc. could instead be spent on poor people
people may also flee to poorer countries as refugees

Question 8

how can population growth cause world poverty?

Answer 8

they may but unable to feed the extra mouths. this puts a strain on essential resources e.g. clean drinking water

Question 9

“you cannot serve both god…

Answer 9

…and money”

Question 10

what parable supports the idea of world poverty?

Answer 10

parable of the sheep and the goats

Question 11

what are muslims required to do every year in order to help the poor?

Answer 11

donate 2.5% of their savings

Question 12

“he who eats whilst his brother goes hungry…

Answer 12

… is not one of us” - Hadith

Question 13

what does justice mean in terms of world poverty?

Answer 13

bring about what is right and far according to the laaw or making up for what has been done wrong. the fact that many people in LEDC’s are without clean water in clearly unjust

Question 14

what does stewardship mean in terms of world poverty?

Answer 14

the idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of god. This includes helping others

Question 15

what is compassion in terms of world poverty?

Answer 15

a feeling of pity that makes one want to help. seeing someone who is suffering e.g. television appeals with encourage people to help

Question 16

what is a voluntary service?

Answer 16

a person who chooses to work with the poor without being paid

Question 17

what is a religious organisation?

Answer 17

an organisation based on religious principles; usually set up by one particular religion. Christian aid and islamic relief are examples of these, where they will provide practical help for those living in poverty

Question 18

what is fairtrade?

Answer 18

a system of trading that ensures fair prices for produce from LEDCs. It means that by buying fairtrade you that workers and farmers are receiving better trading conditions and opportunities for development. They will receive a fair price and assistance in producing it in a sustainable way. This helps ensure future production

Question 19

what is emergency aid?

Answer 19

immediate assistance to deal with the aftermath of a disaster e.g. emergency food, clean water, shelter and medical supplies.

Question 20

what is long term aid?

Answer 20

assistance given to a poor country, over a long period of time that has a lasting effect. e.g. educating LEDC’s about health care or contraceptives.