Vocaubulary
What is the Harkin-Engel Protocol?
A document calling for the end of child slavery.
Which of the following challenges does fair trade seek to address? A) The overproduction of luxury goods
B) Environmental sustainability issues
C) The lack of brand recognition for local products
D) The concentration of wealth among a few multinational corporations
Answer: D) The concentration of wealth among a few multinational corporations
What is the primary reason many children in West Africa work in cocoa bean fields?
Their families need the income for survival.
What was the primary use of cacao by the ancient Mayans?
Beverage and medicine
Which passage mentions that about 300,000 children work in cocoa fields in West Africa?
Passage 3
What is Fair Trade?
Farmers getting paid a fair price for their crops.
How does fair trade benefit producers in developing countries?
By providing them with access to global markets and fair prices
What is one of the benefits of buying Fair Trade chocolate? A) It is always cheaper than regular chocolate.
B) It ensures farmers are paid fairly, allowing their children to attend school.
C) It is produced using advanced technology.
D) It contains no chocolate ingredients.
It ensures farmers are paid fairly, allowing their children to attend school.
Who is believed to be the first civilization to consume chocolate?
Olmec
What evidence supports the claim that child labor in cocoa farming is a current issue?
A) "This is not a story from 200 years ago. It’s happening right now!"
A large, heavy knife used for cutting or weapon.
What does the fair trade label on a product indicate?
The product meets specific social, economic, and environmental standards.
How many cocoa beans are needed to make one pound of chocolate?
D) 400
Which ingredient did the Aztecs add to their chocolate drink that distinguished it from the Mayans' version?
C) Vanilla
Which statement provides evidence for why families need children to work in cocoa fields?
A) "Without help from their children, the farmers would not be able to buy food."
What is the definition of profit?
Income, from a product or service over a given period of time.
What is a key principle of fair trade?
Fair wages for workers
What is the Harkin-Engel Protocol?
A document to eliminate child labor in cocoa production.
What role did cacao seeds play in Aztec society besides being a beverage?
B) They served as a type of currency.
Which quote from the text indicates the health risks faced by children working in cocoa fields?
B) "Her health is at risk because she uses a sharp machete."
What is a consumer?
A person who buys things.
What is the primary goal of fair trade?
To promote social and economic equity for producers
What systemic issue contributes to the exploitation of child labor in cocoa farming? A) The privatization of the cocoa industry removed minimum price laws.
B) Chocolate companies have too much competition.
C) Farmers are heavily subsidized by their governments.
D) There is a surplus of cocoa beans on the market.
A) The privatization of the cocoa industry removed minimum price laws.
How did the relationship between chocolate and social status differ between the Mayans and the Aztecs?
C) Mayans viewed chocolate as a luxury for the elite, while Aztecs restricted it further to rulers and favored individuals.
What evidence suggests that Fair Trade practices can lead to better living conditions for farmers?
"Companies that buy cocoa beans from these farmers sign a document promising to pay the farmers a fair-trade price."