WorksheetsSlums Worldwide Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the estimated number of people living in slums worldwide?
Over 1.5 billion
Over 1.1 billion
Over 800 million
Over 2 billion
Which country is home to the world's largest slum, Orangi Town?
India
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Nigeria
What percentage of city residents live in slums?
25%
33%
40%
50%
What are some of the basic services that are limited in slums?
Water, sanitation, and electricity
Internet, television, and radio
Shopping malls, cinemas, and restaurants
Parks, recreational areas, and gyms
What is the origin of the term "favela" in Brazil?
Named after a famous Brazilian leader
Named after a type of tree found in the area
Named after Brazilian civil war soldiers that hid on mountains covered by the Favela plant
Named after the founder of the first settlement
What percentage of the world's poor is said to be a direct result of fragility, conflict, and violence?
Over 55%
Over 40%
Over 65%
Over 30%
According to the image, what is the daily income threshold below which one in ten people worldwide live?
Under $1.00 a day
Under $1.50 a day
Under $1.90 a day
Under $2.00 a day
What percentage of people living in the Central African Republic reside in some form of slum?
Over 95%
About 50%
Less than 30%
Approximately 75%
How many large families typically share one toilet in the Khayelitsha slum?
3 families
5 families
10 families
7 families
According to the United Nations, how many people are estimated to live in slums worldwide in the next 30 years?
Over 1 billion
Over 2 billion
Over 3 billion
Over 500 million
What is the life expectancy difference for those living in a slum compared to the average?
10 years shorter
15 years shorter
20 years shorter
25 years shorter
How many favelas are there in the city of Rio de Janeiro alone?
Over 500
Over 1000
Over 1500
Over 2000
