World Bank and Global Poverty Quiz

What percentage of the global population currently lives in extreme poverty?

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%

• 5%

Which organization collects data on development indicators from 189 countries?

• United Nations

• World Bank

• World Health Organization

• International Monetary Fund

What was the primary reason for the founding of the World Bank after World War II?

• To promote global trade

• To provide interest-free loans for reconstruction

• To support technological innovation

• To regulate international finance

Which branch of the World Bank provides interest-free loans to low-income countries?

• International Development Association

• International Monetary Fund

• International Finance Corporation

• International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

What is one of the goals of the World Bank by 2030?

• To eliminate all forms of poverty

• To increase the income of the bottom 40% in every country

• To double the global GDP

• To reduce global carbon emissions by 50%

What is a capital project in the context of the World Bank?

• A project to increase military spending

• A project to improve a country's capital, like infrastructure

• A project to enhance tourism

• A project to develop new technology

What is a potential negative effect of shock therapy in economic policy?

• Increased foreign investment

• Political unrest

• Improved public health

• Rapid economic growth

What is one critique of the World Bank's decision-making process?

• It is too focused on environmental issues

• It is too slow

• It is overly influenced by poor countries

• It lacks representation from poor countries

What does sovereign immunity mean for the World Bank?

• It cannot be criminally charged

• It can be sued by any country

• It is exempt from paying taxes

• It must follow international law

Which countries hold the most voting power in the World Bank?

• Countries with the largest economies

• Countries with the most natural resources

• Countries with the highest poverty rates

• Countries with the largest populations