Question 1

According to UN figures, how many people still live in extreme poverty&#10;A) 482 million&#10;B) 640 million&#10;C) 836 million&#10;D) 921 million

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

What factor do scientists often exclude and marginalise when explaining the success of Kenyan and Ethiopian runners?&#10;A) The desire to make an income&#10;B) Environmental conditions&#10;C) Training&#10;D) The countries' sporting heritage

Accepted Answer

The desire to make an income is often excluded or marginalized in explanations for the success of Kenyan and Ethiopian runners, focusing instead on factors like genetics, high-altitude environments, and rigorous training regimes. This overlooks the socio-economic motivations driving individuals towards athletics as a viable career path to improve their and their families' living conditions.

Question 3

What percentage of players say the Homeless World Cup has positively impacted their lives?&#10;A) 0.92&#10;B) 0.93&#10;C) 0.94&#10;D) 0.95

Accepted Answer

94% of players have reported that the Homeless World Cup has positively impacted their lives.

Question 4

When did the UN declare that a home is a human right?&#10;A) 1948&#10;B) 1972&#10;C) 1999&#10;D) It is not a UN human right

Accepted Answer

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, includes the right to housing as a part of the right to an adequate standard of living. While housing is not explicitly listed as a standalone human right in the declaration, it is recognized as an essential component of human dignity and wellbeing.

Question 5

The Mighty Girls Programme looks to empower vulnerable girls and promote girls' rights and gender equality through football. In which country does it operate?&#10;A) India&#10;B) Cambodia&#10;C) Sri Lanka&#10;D) Vietnam

Accepted Answer

The Mighty Girls Programme operates in Cambodia.

Deck 23: Sport, Poverty and Homelessness