Wealth and Poverty Flashcards
1
Q
Define the ‘developed world’
A
Countries who have a high standard of living
2
Q
Define the ‘developing world’
A
Countries who have a low standard of living
3
Q
State some causes of poverty
A
Human greed Lack of water/sanitation Foreign debt Unfair trade Natural disasters War Climate change Aids/HIV
4
Q
What is the biggest cause of poverty and starvation?
A
War
5
Q
What do Christians do to help those in need?
A
They give a % of their wages income to the Church who distribute the money to those in need
6
Q
What does Stewardship have to do with wealth and poverty?
A
The job to keep the world fair and just and keep it good, poverty is opposite to this
7
Q
What fraction of the world is starving?
A
“Strange that 2/3 of the world is starving whilst the other third is slimming”
