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WorksheetsQuality of Life Quiz Prep - GJ
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does "quality of life" generally refer to?
a)
The level of education in a society
b)
The well-being of individuals and societies
c)
The value of a country's currency
d)
The rate of industrial growth
2.
How can quality of life differ between people?
a)
It depends on individual values, goals, and societal expectations
b)
It's always based on technology
c)
Everyone has the same expectations
d)
It only depends on income
3.
Which organization defines quality of life in terms of culture, expectations, and goals?
a)
The Red Cross
b)
The United Nations
c)
UNESCO
d)
The World Health Organization
4.
Can someone in a developed country like Canada have a poor quality of life?
a)
Only during economic recessions
b)
Yes, due to personal factors like health or poverty
c)
Only if they are unemployed
d)
No, that’s not possible
5.
Which of the following is **not** an indicator of quality of life?
a)
Birth order
b)
Life expectancy
c)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
d)
Literacy rate
6.
What does life expectancy measure?
a)
The number of births per year
b)
The time it takes for population to double
c)
The average lifespan of a person in a region
d)
The number of people in poverty
7.
What does GDP per capita represent?
a)
The number of people living in a city
b)
The average cost of goods
c)
The country's economic output per person
d)
A country’s income tax rate
8.
Which indicator measures access to education and job opportunities?
a)
GDP
b)
Poverty rate
c)
Doubling time
d)
Literacy rate
9.
What does a high poverty rate suggest?
a)
People are meeting their needs
b)
Economic growth
c)
High employment
d)
Many people lack basic income
10.
How does culture affect someone’s perception of quality of life?
a)
It makes everyone value money more
b)
It sets a global standard
c)
It influences values, goals, and what people consider a good life
d)
It determines how long people live
11.
Which factor is **most** likely to reduce quality of life despite high income?
a)
Too many technological devices
b)
A lack of family support and community
c)
Living in a rural area
d)
Low literacy rate
12.
What connection is seen between literacy rates and life expectancy?
a)
They are often high together
b)
No clear connection
c)
Countries with high literacy usually have low life expectancy
d)
Literacy rate affects only school systems
13.
Which country has both a high literacy rate and life expectancy?
a)
Australia
b)
Haiti
c)
Chad
d)
Afghanistan
14.
Why might countries like Chad have lower life expectancy?
a)
Limited access to healthcare and education
b)
Cold weather
c)
Low taxes
d)
Too many imports
15.
What does the indicator “unemployment rate” help measure?
a)
School attendance
b)
Access to clean water
c)
Availability of jobs
d)
Level of technology
16.
Which of the following best describes standard of living?
a)
The amount of freedom people have
b)
Access to social media
c)
Material goods and services people can access
d)
Number of people living in a house
17.
How might access to the internet affect quality of life?
a)
It increases pollution
b)
It causes more arguments
c)
It improves connection, education, and opportunity
d)
It doesn't matter
18.
Which group might face inequality in access to education?
a)
Middle-class workers
b)
Doctors
c)
Women and girls
d)
Young adults
19.
What can governments do to improve quality of life?
a)
Lower the cost of imported cars
b)
Open more factories
c)
Invest in education, health, and infrastructure
d)
Ban video games
20.
What’s an example of a social factor influencing quality of life?
a)
Family relationships and support systems
b)
Road conditions
c)
Wi-Fi speed
d)
GDP per capita
21.
Which of the following countries has one of the highest GDPs per capita?
a)
Chad
b)
Canada
c)
Madagascar
d)
Ethiopia
22.
Why do some countries have higher GDPs per capita than others?
a)
Due to better education, infrastructure, and services
b)
They have larger populations
c)
They are located near oceans
d)
Because they have more celebrities
23.
Which issue creates difficulty reading, writing, and finding work?
a)
Corruption
b)
Unequal access to education
c)
Climate change
d)
Child labour
24.
What is one major effect of poverty on developing countries?
a)
Excess savings
b)
More cell phone use
c)
Lack of access to basic needs like food and healthcare
d)
Increased tourism
25.
Which global issue makes disease more likely due to water quality?
a)
Climate action
b)
Lack of clean water
c)
GDP
d)
Education
26.
How can lack of education in parents affect the next generation?
a)
It creates better workers
b)
Parents help more with homework
c)
It improves literacy
d)
It leads to a cycle where children may also not get educated
27.
Why is child labour more common in poorer countries?
a)
Children work for fun
b)
Parents want kids to have jobs
c)
There are more schools
d)
Laws are weaker and families need income
28.
What impact does government corruption have on development?
a)
It improves fairness
b)
Leaders donate extra money
c)
Money is stolen or misused instead of helping citizens
d)
It increases GDP
29.
Which issue can be caused by dumping waste materials to avoid cost?
a)
Climate change
b)
Corruption
c)
Increased use of hazardous chemicals
d)
Gender equality
30.
Why is gender equality important to global development?
a)
It allows everyone to wear what they want
b)
It supports peace and full human potential
c)
It prevents migration
d)
It reduces birth rates
31.
Which health-related issue affects economic development in poor nations?
a)
Too many hospitals
b)
Diseases like malaria and malnutrition
c)
Lack of doctors for celebrities
d)
Cosmetic surgery
32.
How does climate change affect developing nations?
a)
It lowers sea levels
b)
It causes more tropical storms and harms farming
c)
It increases exports
d)
It reduces food waste
33.
Why are environmental hazards worse in developing countries?
a)
They are all in cold climates
b)
They have better recycling programs
c)
Hazardous waste is often dumped there and laws are weaker
d)
They don’t use plastic
34.
Which issue is worsened by lack of sanitation and water access?
a)
Street lighting
b)
Population growth
c)
Digital literacy
d)
Disease and illness
35.
Which issue often leads to a cycle of poverty in families?
a)
Internet addiction
b)
Late bedtime
c)
High food prices
d)
Lack of education
36.
What role do colonial history and geography play in poverty?
a)
They are unrelated
b)
They help with tourism
c)
They provide natural resources
d)
They have contributed to global inequality and lack of development
37.
Why are unsafe factories more common in poorer countries?
a)
They lack strict safety laws and disposal methods
b)
They want to attract tourists
c)
They have better weather
d)
They are cheaper to build
38.
Which problem affects nearly 700 million people globally?
a)
Lack of Wi-Fi
b)
Global hunger
c)
Private schools
d)
Obesity
39.
What is a sustainable way individuals can fight global development issues?
a)
Post about it once
b)
Buy ethically sourced products and raise awareness
c)
Ignore the news
d)
Only buy fast fashion
40.
What is foreign aid?
a)
When a country gives resources to another country
b)
When a country takes over another country's government
c)
When a country raises its own taxes
d)
When a country stops all imports
41.
What is bilateral aid?
a)
Aid given to multiple countries at once
b)
Aid given from one country directly to another
c)
Aid shared between businesses
d)
Aid used to build embassies
42.
What is multilateral aid?
a)
Aid delivered through a single local charity
b)
Aid shared only with military allies
c)
Aid provided to an organization by many countries
d)
Aid sent only during war
43.
What is the purpose of the World Bank?
a)
To monitor inflation
b)
To increase military power
c)
To reduce poverty through financial support
d)
To run elections
44.
How does the World Bank help countries?
a)
By offering grants and loans with low interest rates
b)
By organizing sporting events
c)
By training diplomats
d)
By enforcing peace treaties
45.
What is one reason the World Bank loans are helpful to developing countries?
a)
They offer free cars
b)
They come with low interest and long repayment terms
c)
They raise tariffs
d)
They fund sports teams
46.
Where is the World Bank headquartered?
a)
London
b)
Geneva
c)
Washington, D.C.
d)
Paris
47.
What does UNICEF primarily focus on?
a)
Funding universities
b)
Building skyscrapers
c)
Promoting aid to children
d)
Running elections
48.
What are some services provided by UNICEF?
a)
Importing luxury goods
b)
Fixing highways
c)
Providing immunizations and disaster relief
d)
Designing city plans
49.
What is the IMF?
a)
A military alliance
b)
A humanitarian group
c)
An organization that fosters trade and economic stability
d)
A group of climate scientists
50.
What is one goal of the IMF?
a)
To raise food prices
b)
To reduce poverty and promote global employment
c)
To create national parks
d)
To stop all trade
51.
How does the IMF monitor member countries?
a)
Through social media
b)
Through military patrols
c)
By monitoring economies and requiring certain policies
d)
By collecting taxes directly
52.
What is one challenge of having many members in an organization like UNICEF?
a)
Too many social events
b)
Difficulty reaching consensus
c)
Not enough uniforms
d)
Too few leaders
53.
How can social media help improve quality of life?
a)
By encouraging shopping
b)
By connecting people to entertainment
c)
By spreading helpful messages and inspiring action
d)
By increasing advertisements
54.
What is Product Red?
a)
A type of sports team
b)
A fashion label
c)
A campaign that uses product sales to fund healthcare efforts
d)
A new banking app
55.
What do companies do under Product Red?
a)
Sell all products at cost
b)
Send employees abroad
c)
Donate part of profits to fight disease
d)
Buy products from UNICEF
56.
How does Product Red help?
a)
It entertains donors
b)
It provides souvenirs
c)
It raises awareness and money for global health issues
d)
It hires influencers
57.
What is fair trade?
a)
A banking system
b)
A method of making laws
c)
A way to ensure fair wages and better conditions for producers
d)
A type of school competition
58.
How does fair trade improve quality of life?
a)
By promoting eco-friendly practices and fair pay
b)
By reducing exports
c)
By building airports
d)
By advertising
59.
Which of these is a fair trade product?
a)
Chocolate
b)
Smartphones
c)
Airline tickets
d)
Streaming services
60.
What is one factor that limits economic development?
a)
Abundant natural resources
b)
Strong education systems
c)
Political instability and corruption
d)
Technological innovation
61.
Which of the following is an infrastructure issue that can limit economic development?
a)
Highways and bridges
b)
Reliable power grids
c)
Fast internet
d)
Lack of transportation and communication networks
62.
How can natural disasters affect economic development?
a)
They attract tourists
b)
They reduce taxes
c)
They can damage infrastructure and reduce productivity
d)
They improve climate
63.
What is a trade barrier?
a)
An agreement to share products
b)
A restriction or tax on imports or exports
c)
A road between two countries
d)
A peace treaty
64.
Why can income inequality lead to social unrest?
a)
People have more to share
b)
It encourages cooperation
c)
It promotes job growth
d)
It creates division and tension between groups
65.
What does quality of life include?
a)
Only income levels
b)
Only access to housing
c)
The well-being of individuals and societies
d)
The number of electronic devices owned
66.
Can someone have a poor quality of life in a rich country?
a)
No, that's impossible
b)
Yes, due to personal or systemic factors
c)
Only if they are unemployed
d)
Only if they are elderly
67.
What kind of organization is an NGO?
a)
A for-profit company
b)
A government agency
c)
A non-governmental, not-for-profit organization
d)
A global court
68.
Which of the following is an example of an NGO?
a)
The Canadian Parliament
b)
World Vision Canada
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
Statistics Canada
69.
How are NGOs different from other global organizations?
a)
They are run by military groups
b)
They work for profit
c)
They are independent from governments and focus on causes
d)
They are focused on entertainment
70.
What is one way Canadians can contribute to global well-being?
a)
Becoming CEOs
b)
Volunteering or donating to NGOs
c)
Starting a private company
d)
Becoming political lobbyists
71.
What do non-governmental organizations often support?
a)
Sports leagues
b)
Stock markets
c)
Education, training, and health
d)
Media platforms
72.
What is the meaning of “resource” in economics?
a)
Something that is fun to own
b)
Something useful for meeting needs and getting things done
c)
A game or app
d)
Something you can eat
73.
What does CUSMA stand for?
a)
Canada-United Services Military Alliance
b)
Canadian Urban Systems Management Association
c)
Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement
d)
Canadian Union of Social Media Analysts
74.
What is an import?
a)
A product sold domestically
b)
A tax increase
c)
A product brought into a country for sale
d)
A service offered to citizens
75.
What is an export?
a)
A service from a local business
b)
A product sent to another country for sale
c)
An investment in stocks
d)
A type of financial aid
76.
What does the term “economy” mean?
a)
A business
b)
A system for allocating resources to meet needs and wants
c)
A charity
d)
An import tax
77.
What is a primary industry?
a)
One focused on raw natural resources like farming and mining
b)
One that uses AI only
c)
One that exports goods only
d)
One that works with investors
78.
What is a tertiary industry?
a)
One that handles mining and forestry
b)
A service-based industry like healthcare or finance
c)
A factory job
d)
A recycling company
79.
What is a market economy?
a)
An economy where the government plans all production
b)
A system where supply and demand guide production
c)
A lottery-based economy
d)
An old-fashioned economic system
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