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Social Justice Mid Term 2021

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

True

b)

False

2.

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

a)

True

b)

False

3.

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

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Catholic social teachings endourses democracy only when it is accepted by the rulers of a country

a)

True

b)

False

5.

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

a)

True

b)

False

6.

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

a)

True

b)

False

7.

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

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The Earth provides enough resources for wvery human being to live with dignity..

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Poverty is linked to the issue of employment.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

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

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The number of poor and hungry people in the world _______.

a)

remains staggering

b)

affects children the most

c)

can be solved

d)

all of the above

12.

The Church values which of the following characteristics of a democratic system?

a)

participation of all citizens in making political choices

b)

governance by a few for ideological ends

c)

ability to replace leaders through any means

d)

all of the above

13.

Catholic social teaching advocates development as a goal to _______.

a)

promote the teachings of the Church

b)

alleviate poverty and hunger

c)

help only underdeveloped countries

d)

none of the above

14.

When a society is able to expand employment opportunities, it does which of the following?

a)

focuses on economic growth

b)

promotes the self-reliance of people in leadership

c)

promotes human dignity

d)

all of the above

15.

Catholic social teaching identifies which of the following worker right(s)?

a)

the right to work or not work

b)

the right to participate in decision-making and in business profits

c)

the right to work in a safe workplace

d)

both B and C

16.

A free market should accomplish which of the following?

a)

respond to needs for products and services

b)

set profit goals that are fair to consumers

c)

practice conservation of the earth’s resources

d)

all of the above

17.

Capitalism will lead to a just economic system if which of the following is in place?

a)

people have a commitment to act for the common good

b)

only moral leaders are in charge

c)

government rules over business

d)

all of the above

18.

Annually one of the poorest countries in the world, and the poorest nation in the western hemisphere is __________.

a)

Kenya

b)

Haiti

c)

Cambodia

d)

Dominican Republic

19.

Which of the following is not a right of workers advocated by the Catholic Church?

a)

right to participate in the ownership, decision-making, and profits of the businesses that employ the workers

b)

right to rest from work

c)

right to receive promotions, advancements, and management training

d)

right for women to receive equal pay and benefits

20.

Which of the following is not a sinful social structure that needs to be changed in order to address hunger and poverty in the world?

a)

governments that do not include democracy

b)

job markets that do not pay just wages

c)

societies that sanction international trade

d)

societies that sanction a gap between rich and poor

21.

A system of government held and elected by the people.

a)

colonialism

b)

Centesimus Annus

c)

democracy

d)

strike

e)

infrastructures

22.

Church organization that serves the poor and vulnerable in a diocese

a)

Catholic Relief Services

b)

Catholic Charities

c)

Dare to Care

d)

Section 8

23.

System needed in societies so that people can build a life with dignity

a)

Free market

b)

Labor

c)

capital

d)

infrastructures

e)

development

24.

A worker right that is linked to the value of work and a life of human dignity

a)

oppression

b)

low wages

c)

strke

d)

free market

e)

just Wage

25.

resources needed to start and run a business

a)

capital

b)

free market

c)

democracy

d)

labor

e)

relief

26.

an encyclical written by Pope Jonn Paul II

a)

Rerum Novarum

b)

Laudato Si

c)

Gospel of Light

d)

Centesimus Annus

27.

Church organization dedicated to the worldwide effort to promote human development

a)

Catholic Charities

b)

St. Vincent DePaul

c)

St. Francis Food Shelter

d)

Catholic Relief Services

28.

A person who moves regularly in order to find work.

a)

immigrant

b)

Migrant workes

c)

unwed mother

d)

both A and B

29.

Which of the following threaten the well-being of humans?

a)

water shortages

b)

pollution

c)

overconsumption of natural resources

d)

all of the above

30.

Government and state program in place to help people who are living in poverty.

a)

Welfare System

b)

INS

c)

Social Security

d)

Anti-poverty system

31.

Today there are more people living in poverty in the suburbs than in urban areas in the USA

a)

True

b)

False

32.

The majority of people who are poor in the United States are

a)

Black

b)

Native American

c)

Hispanic

d)

White

33.

To be near homeless means to be

a)

not having family to take you in

b)

older people moving into a retirement community

c)

people with not savings or resources to carry them over during a financial crisis - a paycheck or rent payment away from losing one’s home

d)

living in a neighborhood with many abandoned houses

34.

Welfare-to-work programs aim to

a)

make welfare available to all who need it

b)

prevent welfare fraud

c)

help people who are poor become more self-sufficient

d)

increase the role of churches in com­bating poverty

35.

I would give myself an/a (a)   for my grade in this course. PLEASE be HONEST and give yourself a LETTER grade)

36.

Being made in God’s image means we _____.

a)

will never die

b)

have a fundamental dignity

c)

live our daily lives a God lives his

d)

look like God inside of us

37.

The fundamental truth(s) at the heart of human dignity:

a)

We are created good

b)

We are in need of salvation

c)

We are meant for eternal life in the glory of God's holy Presence

d)

All of the answers

38.

A direct action, or a deliberate lack of action, that causes the death of a person who is handicapped, sick, or dying and is also a violation of the Fifth Commandment. sometimes called "mercy killing"

a)

euthanasia

b)

abortion

c)

death penalty

d)

excommunication

39.

The “interior voice,” guided by human reason and Divine Law, that leads us to understand ourselves as responsible for our actions, and prompts us to do good and avoid evil. To make good judgments, one needs to have a well-formed conscience.

a)

conscience

b)

genocide

c)

culture of life

d)

terrorism

40.

A term used to describe a society that does not hold human life sacred in all its stages. Such a society creates structures of sin that allow human life to be attacked when it is most vulnerable. It denies solidarity

a)

culture of life

b)

genocide

c)

culture of death

d)

polygamy

41.

A term used to describe a society that holds all life sacred, from conception to natural death. Such societies build social structures that protect and defend human life in all its stages.

a)

excommunication

b)

artificial means of conception

c)

euthanasia

d)

culture of life

42.

the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

a)

terrorism

b)

sexism

c)

racism

d)

genocide

43.

People who exercise the gift of freedom in the way God intends would never cause harm to another for personal gain.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Freedom means we have the right to pursue our own well-being at the expense of someone else’s life.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

The Church supports the right to migration and immigration, recognizing the life and dignity of the human person, along with the right to support one’s family.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The practice of human cloning is contrary to the sacred dignity of human life.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Responding to violence with love is a sign of weakness.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Euthanasia is acceptable _______.

a)

when it helps family members show compassion for another

b)

when it ends a long and painful suffering from disease

c)

never

d)

when it eases suffering

49.

Building a culture of life requires a society to _______.

a)

respect all human life

b)

respect the liver of murderers and terrorists

c)

give criminals a chance to repent

d)

all of the above

50.

Which of the following statements does not support Church teaching regarding the death penalty?

a)

Jesus taught that divine mercy and forgiveness are more important than vengeance.

b)

Building a culture of life requires society to respect all human life, even the lives of murderers and terrorists.

c)

“An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.”

d)

A person (or court system) must not take over a decision that is God’s alone to make: when and how to die.

51.

Human trafficking is _______.

a)

the movement of people across a country’s border

b)

an issue primarily occurring in other countries

c)

an issue that targets women and children only

d)

kidnapping and forcing people to work against their will, for example, in prostitution or in sweatshops

52.

True peace results from working at _______.

a)

forgiveness

b)

reconciliation

c)

justice

d)

all of the above

53.

Treating people of a different race without the full respect their equal dignity requires

a)

Racism

b)

Pride

c)

Youthinasia

d)

Conscience

54.

Treating someone abusively, either verbally or physically.

a)

racism

b)

bullying

c)

sexism

d)

none of the above

55.

Prejudice is often displayed as ignorance, fear, or hostility directed toward a specific race or ethnicity, gender, economic class, or ability

a)

True

b)

False

56.

The prejudice exhibited against older people

a)

Sexism

b)

Ageism

c)

old people anger

d)

Oldism

57.

People with physical, mental, emotional, or developmental disabilities are also the victims of prejudice and discrimination.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

A progressive disease that may occur in older people, leading to confusion and impaired judgement.

a)

Old Age

b)

Alzheimer's disease

c)

Covid

d)

Senility

59.

Contemplation is being filled with a sense of wonder; seeing all life as a gift and acting responsibly toward that gift.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Income that remains much the same year after year, such as Social Security or pension payments.

a)

Fixed Income

b)

Pension

c)

Fluid Income

d)

None of the above

61.

Invisible disabilities problems people have that hinder them from performing at their full potential, but that are not readily identifiable as being disability.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Americans with Disabilities Act was passed by Congress in __________ initiating changes to ensure that the rights of the disabled are not violated because of a disability.

a)

1989

b)

1990

c)

1999

d)

2001

63.

Culture that fosters values and practices harmful to life.

a)

Culture of Sin

b)

Culture of Life

c)

Culture of Death

d)

Culture of Ignorance

64.

Invisible disabilities problems people have that hinder them from performing at their full potential, but that are not readily identifiable as being disability.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

The state of complete harmony of our first parents with themselves, with each other and with all of creation.

a)

Holy longing

b)

Original Blessing

c)

Original Sin

d)

Original Justice

66.

Justice is

a)

A right of all people

b)

A Beatitude

c)

A gift from God

d)

Both A and C

67.

Justice requires us to

a)

treat people with dignity

b)

respect others

c)

recognize everyone's rights and needs

d)

Allof the above

68.

The stories of creation can be found int the Book of

a)

Leviticus

b)

Revelation

c)

Genesis

d)

Exodus

69.

According to the true prophets

a)

Religion should stay out of politics

b)

Political involvement is by nature sinful

c)

Poverty represents a curse from God

d)

Religion and politics should not be separated

70.

In the end the prophets tell their audiences that

a)

Contitions are hopeless

b)

people can do nothing

c)

there is hope

d)

God has abondened them

71.

All people have

a)

the opportunity they need to succeed

b)

dignity and worth that comes from God

c)

the respect due them

d)

their basic needs provide for

72.

The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus mainly through his life, death Resurrection and Ascension

a)

Paschal Mystery

b)

Salvation History

c)

Easter

d)

Grace

73.

Legal justice is - our duties as citizwns -what we owe the community

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Environmental Justice is

a)

what society owes us (fair sharing of resources, etc.)

b)

Our duties as citizens – what we owe the community.

c)

what we owe creation

d)

what all people are due as children of God made in his image

75.

injustice and hatred

a)

wise/careful/sensible judgment in all circumstances

b)

God’s reign of justice, love, and peace

c)

rooted in the free human choice to act contrary to God’s will

d)

the habit or disposition that helps us choose to do good

76.

We are called to participate in God’s work of building the Kingdom of God here on earth.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

More than twenty million people in the world have been killed through genocides.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

The foundation of Catholic social teaching is based in Scripture alone.

a)

False

b)

True

79.

A state resulting from a diet lacking the nutrients vital to good health.

a)

physical quality of life index

b)

triage

c)

undernourishment

d)

malnutrition

80.

Constant illness caused by lacking proper amounts of certain nutrients describes

a)

physical quality of life index

b)

triage

c)

undernourishment

d)

Chronic malnutrition

81.

Approximately 50% of the world’s population earns less than________ a day.

a)

$100.00

b)

$500.00

c)

$10.00

d)

$1.00

82.

A measure of the overall wealth of a country.

a)

Gross National Product

b)

Fix Income

c)

Oligary

d)

Income Tax

83.

A country ruled by a few members of an elite group clearly distinct from the vast majority of the population.

a)

Hierarchy

b)

Patriarachy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Matriarchy

84.

Amount of food is less than what can sustain life.

a)

malnutrition

b)

chronic malnutrition

c)

undernourishment

d)

fully nourished

85.

Justice work is most successful when it is carried out by an individual rather that group.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Works of charity are more important than works of justice

a)

true

b)

false

87.

Selfishness is a basic attitude that builds structures of sin.

a)

true

b)

false

88.

What must we do to take action in response to global suffering and injustice?

a)

become aware of suffering and injustice

b)

analyze the causes of suffering and injusticex

c)

take action against suffering and injustice

d)

all of the above

89.

Solidarity means _______________________.

a)

working together so the poor and vulnerable receive help and aid

b)

that structures of sin cannot be transformed into structures of justice

c)

that only people in need of help and aid benefit

d)

hat all people must do the same level of service to others

90.

The state provides services to protect the common good by

a)

taxing all citizens at the same rate

b)

keeping control in the hands of a few

c)

providing necessary administrative, legislative, and judicial functions

d)

All of the above

91.

Which of the following responsibilities of citizens are identified in the Church's social teachings?

a)

the responsibility to contribute to the material and spiritual goods of society

b)

the responsibility to be involved in the political life of society

c)

the responsibility to pay taxes

d)

all of the above

92.

As a social institution, the purpose of the media is to serve the common good by ____________________________.

a)

providing entertainment

b)

providing the latest advancements in technology

c)

providing information so people can make good choices

d)

all of the above

93.

When we believe civil law or civil authority is morally wrong, God calls us to ­­_________.

a)

recognize the injustice

b)

refuse to participate in the injustice

c)

work to change the injustice

d)

all of the above

94.

social structures are patterns of relationships that shape society

a)

True

b)

False

95.

The impact that every personal sin has on other in society.

a)

Social Sin

b)

Social Sturctures

c)

Social Justice

d)

none of the above

96.

Work done to transform sinful social structures

a)

Social Sin

b)

Social Inaction

c)

Social Action

d)

Social sturctures