Poverty & Causes of Poverty To describe the life of poor vs. rich To explain the causes of poverty To create an example of a poverty cycle

Rich vs. Poor For each of the 5 basic needs, mindmap in 2 colours how life is different for the poor vs. the rich. 1.Define “extreme poverty” 2.What is a “LED” country? Given an example of one. 3.What is unjust about the distribution of wealth across the world? 4.Why does the Church believe it is unjust? Read the quote from Pope Paul VI on p.118 – explain it in your own words. *Which of the 5 basic needs would you give priority to, and why?

Describe some of the differences between rich and poor countries. (6 marks)

Causes of Poverty Arrange the causes of poverty to show how one cause, could result in other causes. 1.Explain 4 causes of poverty. 2.Look at the “poverty cycle” on p.121. Explain what a poverty cycle is, in your own words. 3.Explain why a person in a poverty cycle would be trapped in poverty. **Think of and draw a poverty cycle caused by war.

Homework ‘We need to help the poor in our own country, not those in foreign countries.’ Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to Roman Catholic teaching in your answer. (Total 6 marks)