Question 1

Typically, people in low-income countries do more physical labor, but they consume fewer calories than people in rich nations.

Accepted Answer

This is generally true due to factors such as limited access to food and inadequate nutrition, as well as the higher prevalence of manual labor jobs in low-income countries. However, there can be exceptions to this trend depending on individual circumstances.

Question 2

High-income countries are the home of the world's largest corporations as well as the world's top financial markets.

Accepted Answer

High-income countries such as the United States, Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom are home to many of the world's largest corporations and financial markets.

Question 3

A recent United Nations report shows that, in general, high-income nations have a higher quality of life than low-income nations.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true according to the recent United Nations report.

Question 4

The region in the world with the greatest number of poor "street children" is Latin America.

Accepted Answer

According to UNICEF, Latin America has the highest number of street children in the world, with an estimated 4.5 million children living and working on the streets.

Question 5

For every dollar earned by someone in a low-income nation, a person in a high-income nation earns about four dollars.

Accepted Answer

On average, the income disparity between individuals in high-income nations and those in low-income nations is much greater than a 1:4 ratio, with people in high-income countries often earning significantly more than four times the income of those in low-income countries.

Question 6

Compared to poverty in the United States, poverty throughout the world as a whole is more widespread and more severe.

Accepted Answer

According to the World Bank, around 9.2% of the global population lived on less than $1.90 per day in 2019, compared to 10.5% of the US population living in poverty in 2019. Poverty in many other parts of the world is also more severe, as many people lack access to basic needs such as clean water, sanitation, and healthcare.

Question 7

Although Africa is a poor region of the world, people live almost as long as in the United States.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Life expectancy in Africa is lower than in the United States. The average life expectancy in the United States is around 78 years while in Africa it varies from 54 to 64 years depending on the country.

Question 8

Although poverty continues, the world has ended the practice of slavery.

Accepted Answer

While slavery has been abolished in many countries, it still exists in various forms, such as forced labor and human trafficking. Therefore, the statement is false.

Question 9

Even people with income at our country's poverty line live better than a majority of the world's people.

Accepted Answer

Although living at the poverty line in the United States may be difficult, individuals at that income level still have access to basic necessities such as food, clean water, and shelter. In many other parts of the world, these basic necessities are not available to a large percentage of the population. Therefore, even those living below the poverty line in the United States still have a higher standard of living than many people in developing countries.

Question 10

In low-income nations, inequality between men and women is greater than it is in high-income countries.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that there is a greater gender inequality in low-income nations compared to high-income countries. This inequality can manifest in many forms such as limited access to education, health care, and employment opportunities, as well as cultural and social norms that disempower women.

Question 11

The richest 20 percent of the world's people receive 50 percent of the entire world's income.

Accepted Answer

The richest 20 percent of the world's people receive significantly more than 50 percent of the entire world's income, with estimates suggesting they earn around 70-80 percent of total global income.

Question 12

The text defines middle-income nations as having per capita income between $2,500 and $12,000 per year.

Accepted Answer

The text defines middle-income nations as having per capita income between $2,500 and $12,000 per year.

Question 13

Some forms of marriage found in the world today amount to slavery.

Accepted Answer

Forced and coerced marriages, child marriages, and marriages where one partner is treated as property are forms of slavery. These practices are often deeply rooted in cultural and religious traditions and disproportionately affect women and girls.

Question 14

The poorest 20 percent of the world's people live on just 2 percent of the world's income.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to data from the World Bank.

Question 15

Global income is divided more equally than income within the United States.

Accepted Answer

Global income inequality is generally higher than income inequality within the United States. Income disparities between countries contribute to higher global inequality compared to the inequality observed within a single country like the United States.

Question 16

In low-income nations, the majority of the people live in villages and small towns where farming is the most common way to make a living.

Accepted Answer

This statement is generally true for low-income nations, where agriculture tends to be a major sector of the economy and many people work in farming or related activities. However, there may still be some urban areas or industries in these countries, so it is not universally true for every individual or region.

Question 17

In 2011, the world's three richest individuals each had more wealth than the total economic output of the world's poorest 100 countries.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. According to a report by Oxfam International, in 2011, the combined net worth of the three richest individuals (Carlos Slim Helu, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett) was $147 billion, which was more than the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the poorest 100 countries, which was $146 billion.

Question 18

Japan and Australia are examples of middle-income nations.

Accepted Answer

Japan and Australia are considered high-income nations, with advanced economies and high standards of living.

Question 19

The former Soviet Union and the nations of Eastern Europe are low-income countries.

Accepted Answer

The former Soviet Union and Eastern European countries vary in economic status, with many classified as upper-middle-income or high-income economies by the World Bank, not low-income.

Question 20

Low-income countries are home to more than half of the world's people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Low-income countries are home to more than...

Quiz 9: Global Stratification

Typically, people in low-income countries do more physical labor, but they consume fewer calories than people in rich nations.

High-income countries are the home of the world's largest corporations as well as the world's top financial markets.

A recent United Nations report shows that, in general, high-income nations have a higher quality of life than low-income nations.

The region in the world with the greatest number of poor "street children" is Latin America.

For every dollar earned by someone in a low-income nation, a person in a high-income nation earns about four dollars.

Compared to poverty in the United States, poverty throughout the world as a whole is more widespread and more severe.

Although Africa is a poor region of the world, people live almost as long as in the United States.

Although poverty continues, the world has ended the practice of slavery.

Even people with income at our country's poverty line live better than a majority of the world's people.

In low-income nations, inequality between men and women is greater than it is in high-income countries.

The richest 20 percent of the world's people receive 50 percent of the entire world's income.

The text defines middle-income nations as having per capita income between $2,500 and $12,000 per year.

Some forms of marriage found in the world today amount to slavery.

The poorest 20 percent of the world's people live on just 2 percent of the world's income.

Global income is divided more equally than income within the United States.

In low-income nations, the majority of the people live in villages and small towns where farming is the most common way to make a living.

In 2011, the world's three richest individuals each had more wealth than the total economic output of the world's poorest 100 countries.

Japan and Australia are examples of middle-income nations.

The former Soviet Union and the nations of Eastern Europe are low-income countries.

Low-income countries are home to more than half of the world's people.