Unit 6 - Poverty and Hunger

Approximately one seventh of the world's population lives in hunger.

• True

• False

Natural disasters are the major cause of the world's hunger and poverty.

• True

• False

The earth provides enough resources for every human being to live with dignity.

• True

• False

Elite rulers who come to power through force or privilege tend to promote the common good under their rule.

• True

• False

A society's practices reflect its vision of human purpose, dignity, and destiny.

• True

• False

Catholic social teaching endorses democracy only when it is accepted by the rulers of a country.

• True

• False

Greed is the primary cause of the unequal distribution of the earth's goods.

• True

• False

Justice requires that all members of society work for reforms to decrease inequities in the distribution of the earth's goods.

• True

• False

Poverty is linked to the issue of employment.

• True

• False

People who are able to work have a duty to work.

• True

• False