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WorksheetsSocial Justice Mid Term 2021
Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 51mins
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
Elite rulers who come to power through force or privilege tend to promote the common good under their rule.
True
False
Catholic social teachings endourses democracy only when it is accepted by the rulers of a country
True
False
A society’s practices reflect its vision of human purpose, dignity, and destiny.
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
The Earth provides enough resources for wvery human being to live with dignity..
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
The number of poor and hungry people in the world _______.
remains staggering
affects children the most
can be solved
all of the above
The Church values which of the following characteristics of a democratic system?
participation of all citizens in making political choices
governance by a few for ideological ends
ability to replace leaders through any means
all of the above
Catholic social teaching advocates development as a goal to _______.
promote the teachings of the Church
alleviate poverty and hunger
help only underdeveloped countries
none of the above
When a society is able to expand employment opportunities, it does which of the following?
focuses on economic growth
promotes the self-reliance of people in leadership
promotes human dignity
all of the above
Catholic social teaching identifies which of the following worker right(s)?
the right to work or not work
the right to participate in decision-making and in business profits
the right to work in a safe workplace
both B and C
A free market should accomplish which of the following?
respond to needs for products and services
set profit goals that are fair to consumers
practice conservation of the earth’s resources
all of the above
Capitalism will lead to a just economic system if which of the following is in place?
people have a commitment to act for the common good
only moral leaders are in charge
government rules over business
all of the above
Annually one of the poorest countries in the world, and the poorest nation in the western hemisphere is __________.
Kenya
Haiti
Cambodia
Dominican Republic
Which of the following is not a right of workers advocated by the Catholic Church?
right to participate in the ownership, decision-making, and profits of the businesses that employ the workers
right to rest from work
right to receive promotions, advancements, and management training
right for women to receive equal pay and benefits
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?
governments that do not include democracy
job markets that do not pay just wages
societies that sanction international trade
societies that sanction a gap between rich and poor
A system of government held and elected by the people.
colonialism
Centesimus Annus
democracy
strike
infrastructures
Church organization that serves the poor and vulnerable in a diocese
Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Charities
Dare to Care
Section 8
System needed in societies so that people can build a life with dignity
Free market
Labor
capital
infrastructures
development
A worker right that is linked to the value of work and a life of human dignity
oppression
low wages
strke
free market
just Wage
resources needed to start and run a business
capital
free market
democracy
labor
relief
an encyclical written by Pope Jonn Paul II
Rerum Novarum
Laudato Si
Gospel of Light
Centesimus Annus
Church organization dedicated to the worldwide effort to promote human development
Catholic Charities
St. Vincent DePaul
St. Francis Food Shelter
Catholic Relief Services
A person who moves regularly in order to find work.
immigrant
Migrant workes
unwed mother
both A and B
Which of the following threaten the well-being of humans?
water shortages
pollution
overconsumption of natural resources
all of the above
Government and state program in place to help people who are living in poverty.
Welfare System
INS
Social Security
Anti-poverty system
Today there are more people living in poverty in the suburbs than in urban areas in the USA
True
False
The majority of people who are poor in the United States are
Black
Native American
Hispanic
White
To be near homeless means to be
not having family to take you in
older people moving into a retirement community
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
living in a neighborhood with many abandoned houses
Welfare-to-work programs aim to
make welfare available to all who need it
prevent welfare fraud
help people who are poor become more self-sufficient
increase the role of churches in combating poverty
I would give myself an/a (a) for my grade in this course. PLEASE be HONEST and give yourself a LETTER grade)
Being made in God’s image means we _____.
will never die
have a fundamental dignity
live our daily lives a God lives his
look like God inside of us
The fundamental truth(s) at the heart of human dignity:
We are created good
We are in need of salvation
We are meant for eternal life in the glory of God's holy Presence
All of the answers
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"
euthanasia
abortion
death penalty
excommunication
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.
conscience
genocide
culture of life
terrorism
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
culture of life
genocide
culture of death
polygamy
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.
excommunication
artificial means of conception
euthanasia
culture of life
the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
terrorism
sexism
racism
genocide
People who exercise the gift of freedom in the way God intends would never cause harm to another for personal gain.
True
False
Freedom means we have the right to pursue our own well-being at the expense of someone else’s life.
True
False
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.
True
False
The practice of human cloning is contrary to the sacred dignity of human life.
True
False
Responding to violence with love is a sign of weakness.
True
False
Euthanasia is acceptable _______.
when it helps family members show compassion for another
when it ends a long and painful suffering from disease
never
when it eases suffering
Building a culture of life requires a society to _______.
respect all human life
respect the liver of murderers and terrorists
give criminals a chance to repent
all of the above
Which of the following statements does not support Church teaching regarding the death penalty?
Jesus taught that divine mercy and forgiveness are more important than vengeance.
Building a culture of life requires society to respect all human life, even the lives of murderers and terrorists.
“An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.”
A person (or court system) must not take over a decision that is God’s alone to make: when and how to die.
Human trafficking is _______.
the movement of people across a country’s border
an issue primarily occurring in other countries
an issue that targets women and children only
kidnapping and forcing people to work against their will, for example, in prostitution or in sweatshops
True peace results from working at _______.
forgiveness
reconciliation
justice
all of the above
Treating people of a different race without the full respect their equal dignity requires
Racism
Pride
Youthinasia
Conscience
Treating someone abusively, either verbally or physically.
racism
bullying
sexism
none of the above
Prejudice is often displayed as ignorance, fear, or hostility directed toward a specific race or ethnicity, gender, economic class, or ability
True
False
The prejudice exhibited against older people
Sexism
Ageism
old people anger
Oldism
People with physical, mental, emotional, or developmental disabilities are also the victims of prejudice and discrimination.
True
False
A progressive disease that may occur in older people, leading to confusion and impaired judgement.
Old Age
Alzheimer's disease
Covid
Senility
Contemplation is being filled with a sense of wonder; seeing all life as a gift and acting responsibly toward that gift.
True
False
Income that remains much the same year after year, such as Social Security or pension payments.
Fixed Income
Pension
Fluid Income
None of the above
Invisible disabilities problems people have that hinder them from performing at their full potential, but that are not readily identifiable as being disability.
True
False
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.
1989
1990
1999
2001
Culture that fosters values and practices harmful to life.
Culture of Sin
Culture of Life
Culture of Death
Culture of Ignorance
Invisible disabilities problems people have that hinder them from performing at their full potential, but that are not readily identifiable as being disability.
True
False
The state of complete harmony of our first parents with themselves, with each other and with all of creation.
Holy longing
Original Blessing
Original Sin
Original Justice
Justice is
A right of all people
A Beatitude
A gift from God
Both A and C
Justice requires us to
treat people with dignity
respect others
recognize everyone's rights and needs
Allof the above
The stories of creation can be found int the Book of
Leviticus
Revelation
Genesis
Exodus
According to the true prophets
Religion should stay out of politics
Political involvement is by nature sinful
Poverty represents a curse from God
Religion and politics should not be separated
In the end the prophets tell their audiences that
Contitions are hopeless
people can do nothing
there is hope
God has abondened them
All people have
the opportunity they need to succeed
dignity and worth that comes from God
the respect due them
their basic needs provide for
The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus mainly through his life, death Resurrection and Ascension
Paschal Mystery
Salvation History
Easter
Grace
Legal justice is - our duties as citizwns -what we owe the community
True
False
Environmental Justice is
what society owes us (fair sharing of resources, etc.)
Our duties as citizens – what we owe the community.
what we owe creation
what all people are due as children of God made in his image
injustice and hatred
wise/careful/sensible judgment in all circumstances
God’s reign of justice, love, and peace
rooted in the free human choice to act contrary to God’s will
the habit or disposition that helps us choose to do good
We are called to participate in God’s work of building the Kingdom of God here on earth.
True
False
More than twenty million people in the world have been killed through genocides.
True
False
The foundation of Catholic social teaching is based in Scripture alone.
False
True
A state resulting from a diet lacking the nutrients vital to good health.
physical quality of life index
triage
undernourishment
malnutrition
Constant illness caused by lacking proper amounts of certain nutrients describes
physical quality of life index
triage
undernourishment
Chronic malnutrition
Approximately 50% of the world’s population earns less than________ a day.
$100.00
$500.00
$10.00
$1.00
A measure of the overall wealth of a country.
Gross National Product
Fix Income
Oligary
Income Tax
A country ruled by a few members of an elite group clearly distinct from the vast majority of the population.
Hierarchy
Patriarachy
Oligarchy
Matriarchy
Amount of food is less than what can sustain life.
malnutrition
chronic malnutrition
undernourishment
fully nourished
Justice work is most successful when it is carried out by an individual rather that group.
True
False
Works of charity are more important than works of justice
true
false
Selfishness is a basic attitude that builds structures of sin.
true
false
What must we do to take action in response to global suffering and injustice?
become aware of suffering and injustice
analyze the causes of suffering and injusticex
take action against suffering and injustice
all of the above
Solidarity means _______________________.
working together so the poor and vulnerable receive help and aid
that structures of sin cannot be transformed into structures of justice
that only people in need of help and aid benefit
hat all people must do the same level of service to others
The state provides services to protect the common good by
taxing all citizens at the same rate
keeping control in the hands of a few
providing necessary administrative, legislative, and judicial functions
All of the above
Which of the following responsibilities of citizens are identified in the Church's social teachings?
the responsibility to contribute to the material and spiritual goods of society
the responsibility to be involved in the political life of society
the responsibility to pay taxes
all of the above
As a social institution, the purpose of the media is to serve the common good by ____________________________.
providing entertainment
providing the latest advancements in technology
providing information so people can make good choices
all of the above
When we believe civil law or civil authority is morally wrong, God calls us to _________.
recognize the injustice
refuse to participate in the injustice
work to change the injustice
all of the above
social structures are patterns of relationships that shape society
True
False
The impact that every personal sin has on other in society.
Social Sin
Social Sturctures
Social Justice
none of the above
Work done to transform sinful social structures
Social Sin
Social Inaction
Social Action
Social sturctures
