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Quiz about World Poverty  What You Should Know
Quiz about World Poverty  What You Should Know

World Poverty - What You Should Know Quiz


Poverty in developing countries is much wider than we think. Hopefully this quiz will open your eyes to find out what you should know on a global scale. Although created in 2002 and some of the numerical stats have changed, the answers are still the same

A multiple-choice quiz by exit10. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
exit10
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
72,017
Updated
Dec 02 22
# Qns
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Question 1 of 10
1. Apart from immunization for diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, measles and tuberculosis, what other activities are undertaken in developing countries to assist in the promotion of health? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Infant mortality rates (up to the age of 5) are extremely high in developing countries. What is the reason for this? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In a United Nations context, what does the term 'HDI' mean? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following is the LEAST likely to break the poverty cycle in the long term? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Hurricane Mitch devastated parts of the Caribbean in October 1998. Which country was most affected? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Adult literacy rates in some developing countries are appalling. Which of the following countries has the lowest literacy rate? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which is the poorest country in South America? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, two separate entities, were both set up at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1945. Which one was specifically designed to assist developing countries fight poverty?

Answer: (World Bank or IMF)
Question 9 of 10
9. What percentage of the world's 1.3 billion poor are made up of women? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which industrialized country is the highest contributor per capita providing overseas aid? Hint



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1. Apart from immunization for diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, measles and tuberculosis, what other activities are undertaken in developing countries to assist in the promotion of health?

Answer: all of these

Many volunteers from within communities and also abroad assist with educating families, especially mothers, on health and sanitation issues. Getting access to clean drinking water is one of the top priorities in developing nations.
2. Infant mortality rates (up to the age of 5) are extremely high in developing countries. What is the reason for this?

Answer: all of these

Angola has by far the highest figure with 193.72 per 1000 live births. This rate is also high because of the civil unrest that has been going on intermittently since 1975.
3. In a United Nations context, what does the term 'HDI' mean?

Answer: Human Development Index

The Human Development Indicator measures a country's achievements in terms of longevity, knowledge, and a decent standard of living. The figures used are the life expectancy at birth, literacy rates (including primary, secondary and tertiary enrolments) and GDP per capita.
4. Which of the following is the LEAST likely to break the poverty cycle in the long term?

Answer: Food parcels

Food parcels are only a very short term solution to eradicating poverty. Teaching people how to feed, clothe and shelter themselves will ensure long term success. This includes undertaking new income generating projects and education of the community in health matters as well.
5. Hurricane Mitch devastated parts of the Caribbean in October 1998. Which country was most affected?

Answer: Honduras

In Honduras, there were approximately 7,000 lives lost and 1.5 million people left displaced and homeless. Seventy percent of the country's crops including 80 percent of the banana crop was lost. Estimated value {$900} million. In Nicaragua there were 3800 deaths, 750,000 homeless and thirty percent of the coffee crop was destroyed.

Other crops that were badly damaged were beans, sugar, and bananas. Guatemala and El Salvador were also affected quite badly with hundreds dead and hundreds of thousands homeless. Prior to Hurricane Mitch, Honduras was the poorest country in Central America.
6. Adult literacy rates in some developing countries are appalling. Which of the following countries has the lowest literacy rate?

Answer: Niger

The literacy rate of Niger is the lowest although Afghanistan is making a concerted effort to beat Niger out of first place. Unless the situation in Niger changes, which is not expected to happen for many years to come, it will continue to remain the country with the lowest HDI. Until Afghanistan resolves its political strife it will continue to place a minimal priority on the education of its residents.
7. Which is the poorest country in South America?

Answer: Bolivia

The majority of Bolivians live in poverty with the average income of US $375 per month in the cities. In rural areas, incomes are much lower with 85 percent living in extreme poverty. The adult literacy rate is 68 percent and the average life expectancy approximately 65 years.

While Bolivia has a massive outstanding debt to the World Bank these figures are not likely to change for many years.
8. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, two separate entities, were both set up at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1945. Which one was specifically designed to assist developing countries fight poverty?

Answer: World Bank

Its purpose is to enable countries develop long term solutions assisting with projects, resources, knowledge etc. to break the poverty cycle. These loans also include plans for changes to the countries social and economic policies. The purpose of the IMF is slightly different and is there to promote international monetary cooperation and exchange stability; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help pay their debts. The IMF lends money, however it is conditional that the country who obtains the loan must reform their economical and social situation to the satisfaction of the IMF.
9. What percentage of the world's 1.3 billion poor are made up of women?

Answer: 70 percent

Of the world's 1.3 billion poor, women make up 70 percent. The United Nations set up UNIFEM to help assist women and to assist in the eradication of poverty. It has been found that by women controlling domestic finances priorities go towards food and children's education.
10. Which industrialized country is the highest contributor per capita providing overseas aid?

Answer: Denmark

Denmark is the highest contributor with $331 per person. Norway which has the highest Human Development Index (HDI) donates $298 while Japan donates $106. Sadly, the United States, one of the most influential countries in the world with the 6th highest HDI donates only $33 per person.

While these $ figures may have changed the United States hovers at #18. Statistics from this quiz have come from various sources including Plan International, the World Bank and the United Nations. Thank you for taking this quiz.
Source: Author exit10

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