Giving money to the poor

In this lesson, we will focus on giving money to the poor. We will explore giving aid (long and short term), charity (tithe in Christianity, Zakah and Khums in Islam) and charities that help the poor (Muslim Hands, Christian Aid).

Giving money to the poor

In this lesson, we will focus on giving money to the poor. We will explore giving aid (long and short term), charity (tithe in Christianity, Zakah and Khums in Islam) and charities that help the poor (Muslim Hands, Christian Aid).

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Giving aid (long and short term).
  2. Charity (tithe in Christianity, Zakah and Khums in Islam).
  3. Charities that help the poor (Muslim Hands, Christian Aid).

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
Extreme poverty is defined as when people live on less than how much a day?
$1.50
Correct answer: $1.90
$2.00
$2.50
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of poverty?
Correct answer: Building reliable infrastructure
Greed
Unemployment
War
Q3.
Christians believe those living in poverty are solely responsible for getting themselves out of poverty.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
The UK government introduced what in 1999 which helps ensure fair pay?
The Equal Pay Act 1999
The Fair Pay Act 1999
Correct answer: The National Minimum Wage
Q5.
Christians and Muslims would generally be against human trafficking.
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is an example of short-term aid?
Building a hospital
Building a well
Cancelling international debts
Correct answer: Providing temporary shelters after a natural disaster
Q2.
Which of the following is an example of long-term aid?
Correct answer: Giving fishing and farming equipment
Giving food
Giving medical supplies
Giving money
Q3.
All Christians believe they should tithe.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Every Muslim will always give Zakah each year.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Which of the following is an example of a charity that helps the poor?
Muslim Feet
Correct answer: Muslim Hands
Muslim Heads
Muslim Hearts

Lesson appears in

UnitReligious education / Human rights

Religious education