What is Famine?
Relevant Data/Statistics
Secular Viewpoints
Ethical Implications
Catholic Church Perspective
100

What is a famine?

What is famine is a severe and widespread food shortage causing hunger, malnutrition, and increased mortality in a specific area?

100

How many people worldwide are undernourished according to the Global Hunger Index 2023?

What is over 800 million people?

100

This economist argued that democracy can prevent famine in his book "Development as Freedom."

What is Amartya Sen?

100

What does Amartya Sen argue is crucial for averting famine in democratic societies?

What is intrinsic importance, instrumental contributions, and constructive role of democracy?

100

What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church say about helping the poor?

What is helping the poor and hungry is essential to living a Christian life?

200

Name three primary causes of famine.

What is natural disasters (droughts, floods, pests), conflict and war, and unstable economies?

200

What percentage of South Sudan's population is experiencing severe food shortages?

What is approximately 60%?

200

According to Amartya Sen, this type of government has never experienced a famine.

What is a functioning multiparty democracy?

200

What role does human ignorance play in the development of famines?

What is causing ethical issues like famine to worsen due to lack of action and awareness?

200

How does the Church view acts of charity and compassion?

What is they are seen as essential to being a true Christian?

300

How does incompetent leadership contribute to famine?

What is poor governance can lead to inadequate food production and distribution, exacerbating food shortages?

300

How does malnutrition contribute to child mortality globally?

What is it accounts for nearly half of all deaths in children under five?

300

This Australian philosopher argues that preventing famine is a moral duty, not a charitable act.

Who is Peter Singer?

300

How does Venerable Satoko Kitahara's example relate to addressing famine?

What is providing hope and assistance to those in poverty, embodying the love of Christ?

300

What is Pope Francis's stance on hunger?

What is he declares that hunger is a violation of fundamental human rights?

400

 How does drought contribute to famine?

What is Prolonged low rainfall leads to water shortages, severely affecting agricultural production?

400

What is the economic impact of famine?

What is it devastates economies, leading to decreased productivity and increased poverty rates?

400

How does democracy help prevent famines, according to Sen’s theory?

What is political freedom and accountability ensuring timely action during food shortages?

400

According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, what is the highest level indicating extreme food emergencies?

What is Level Five: Famine?

400

According to Pope Francis, what often causes hunger?

What is exploitation and a lack of solidarity among people and nations?

500

Why is famine considered a crisis?

What is it arises when a significant percentage of the population lacks access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food?

500

How many people in Yemen face severe food insecurity due to ongoing conflict?

What is around 16 million people?

500

In the context of famine prevention, what is the principle of "marginal utility" as argued by Peter Singer?

What is giving until the point where giving more would cause as much suffering to ourselves as it would relieve for the beneficiaries?

500

How can following the Corporal Works of Mercy help prevent future famines?

What is by ensuring everyone has access to food and water and promoting justice and charity to alleviate human suffering?

500

What country is the Pope from?

What is Argentina?