16 Questions
What is the percentage of people living below the poverty line in South Asia?
43.1%
What is the primary reason why third world countries lose out through trade agreements?
All of the above
What is the percentage of people lacking basic sanitation in developing countries?
Three-fifths
What is the impact of war or conflict on a country's education system?
It disrupts basic services like education
What is the right declared in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Right to a standard of living adequate for health and well-being
What is the consequence of third world countries having to pay interest on their debts?
They have more debt
What is the result of companies looking for low-cost countries to invest in?
Jobs are created with low wages
What is the percentage of people living below the poverty line in Europe and Central Asia?
3.5%
What is one reason why people in the third world cannot afford to spend enough on basic services?
They have had their land taken over by large businesses
What is a significant factor contributing to high child mortality rates in poor countries?
HIV/AIDS
Why is education important for escaping poverty?
It provides skills to get better-paying jobs
What is a way to reduce poverty in the world?
Invest in agricultural programs
What is a consequence of malnutrition?
Severe health problems
Why is social protection important for reducing poverty?
It supports those who cannot support themselves
How can countries reduce poverty through trade?
By encouraging countries to engage in trading
What is a way to improve access to basic services?
By providing all people with access to basic social services
Study Notes
Poverty
- Poverty is the lack of basic necessities such as food, water, shelter, education, medical care, and security.
- 4.4 billion people live in developing countries, with:
- Three-fifths lacking basic sanitation
- One third having no access to clean water
- A quarter lacking adequate housing
- A fifth having no access to modern health services
- Percentage of people living below the poverty line:
- Europe and Central Asia: 3.5%
- Latin America and Caribbean: 23.5%
- Sub-Saharan Africa: 38.5%
- Middle East and North Africa: 4.1%
- South Asia: 43.1%
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for health and well-being, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care.
- Everyone has the right to education.
Causes of Third World Poverty
- Unfair trade agreements
- Work and globalization
- War or conflict
- Debt
- Land taken by businesses
- Poor health
- Poor food and education
- Unfair trade agreements
- Gender inequality
- Environmental pollution and sanitation
Effective Ways to Reduce Poverty
- Develop and implement rapid and sustained economic growth policies and programs
- Improve management of water and other natural resources
- Invest in and implement agricultural programs
- Encourage countries to engage in trading
- Create and improve access to jobs and incomes
- Provide all people with access to basic social services
- Develop social protection systems to support those who cannot support themselves
- Involve people in developing plans to reduce poverty
- Remove barriers to equal access to resources and services
This quiz assesses knowledge on poverty, its effects, and lack of basic necessities such as food, water, shelter, education, medical care, and security.
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