Theme F: Social Justice

Question 1

What is long-term development?

Answer 1

Projects such as educational programmes that help people to help themselves

Question 2

What is the UNDHR?

Answer 2

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Question 3

What is a “sweatshop”?

Answer 3

A factory with very low pay and unsafe working conditions

Question 4

What is charity?

Answer 4

Voluntarily giving time or money to help the needy.

Question 5

What is interest?

Answer 5

Money paid back on loans in addition to the original amount borrowed

Question 6

What is the fairtrade movement?

Answer 6

A system of certification that aims to ensure a set of standards are met in the production and supply of a product or ingredient.

Question 7

What is a human right?

Answer 7

The basic rights and freedoms to which everyone should be entitled

Question 8

Which Christian denominations do not ordain women as priests?

Answer 8

Orthodox and Roman Catholic

Question 9

According to the Bible what is the root of all evil?

Answer 9

The love of money

Question 10

What is a loan?

Answer 10

Amount of money borrowed from a lender, usually paid back in instalments with interest.

Question 11

Why do many Christians support same-sex marriage?

Answer 11

They believe in the teaching “Love your neighbour”

Question 12

What is positive discrimination?

Answer 12

Favouring a person or group to try and rectify negative treatment; it is unlawful in the UK according to the Equality Act 2010.

Question 13

What is equality?

Answer 13

The belief human beings are of equal value and status

Question 14

What is a tithe?

Answer 14

The giving of 1/10th of a Christians income, usually to the Church

Question 15

What does the Catholic Church say about same-sex relationships?

Answer 15

The Catholic Church argues part of the purpose of sex is to procreate and so homosexuality is wrong

Question 16

What is social justice?

Answer 16

Bringing justice to society so that all people have the same opportunities, and can take advantage of them

Question 17

Who became the first female bishop in the Church of England?

Answer 17

Libby Lane

Question 18

What is discrimination?

Answer 18

The actions that result from prejudice against an individual or group

Question 19

What is the term for the illegal movement of people for forced labour?

Answer 19

People trafficking

Question 20

What is the state of being without money or basic needs?

Answer 20

Poverty

Question 21

Name a Christian who fought against apartheid in South Africa

Answer 21

Desmond Tutu

Question 22

In which parable does are those who feed the hungry awarded a place in heaven?

Answer 22

The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

Question 23

What is freedom of religious expression?

Answer 23

The right to practice one’s faith in whichever way one chooses

Question 24

What is exploitation?

Answer 24

The misuse of power or money to get others to do things for little money

Question 25

What is wealth?

Answer 25

The money or possessions a person has

Question 26

What is positive action?

Answer 26

Positive action is putting things in place to help overcome disadvantage in order to help someone fully participate in an activity or workplace.

Question 27

Why are some Christians unaccepting of same-sex relationships?

Answer 27

Genesis suggests God intended a man and woman to be together (Adam and Eve)

Question 28

What is the giving of aid?

Answer 28

Providing assistance to those in need in the form of goods or money

Question 29

What is a "payday loan"?

Answer 29

A short term loan with very high interest rates e.g. 1000%

Question 30

What is short-term aid?

Answer 30

Help in emergency situations such as drinking water, shelter, food and medical care

Question 31

Name a Christian who fought against the segregation by race in the USA

Answer 31

Martian Luther King

Question 32

In which parable does the rich man go to hell and the poor man go to heaven?

Answer 32

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

Question 33

What do Christians believe about the status of different genders?

Answer 33

It is equal.

Question 34

Which Biblical says that people of all races, religions and genders are equal?

Answer 34

“There is neither Jew nor Gentile (non-Jew), neither slave nor free, nor is there male or female for you are all one in Christ Jesus”

Question 35

What is fair pay?

Answer 35

Payment that is appropriate for the work done.

Question 36

What is homosexuality?

Answer 36

Being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the same gender.

Question 37

What did Paul say about women in the Church?

Answer 37

That they should remain silent.

Question 38

What is prejudice?

Answer 38

Holding biased opinions about an individual or group