Religious Attitudes Towards World Poverty Flashcards
Define ‘LEDC’
Less Economically Developed Country.
Define ‘MEDC’
More Economically Developed Country.
Define ‘Natural Disaster’
A disaster caused by nature.
Define ‘Civil War’
A war fought within a country.
Define ‘Emergency Aid/Short Term Aid’
Aid that is needed immediately.
Define ‘Climate’
Weather conditions.
Define ‘World Trade’
Different countries buying and selling goods and services from each other.
Define ‘Global Interdependence’
Different countries in the world are dependent upon each other.
Define ‘Justice’
A fair outcome.
Define ‘Stewardship’
The idea that believers have a duty to look after the planet.
Define ‘Compassion’
A feeling of pity that makes one want to help.
Define ‘Long Term Aid’
Aid that is given to people over a long period of time to provide lasting change.
Define ‘Fair Trade’
Trade between nations that provides fair prices to produce from LEDC’s.
Define ‘Unfair Trade’
Trade where producers are exploited by the buyers.
