Belief Systems
Name a religion that originated in India.
Hinduism or Buddhism.
True or False: Girls often face more barriers to education than boys.
True
What is the term for the number of live births per 1,000 people per year?
Birth Rate
What is the most spoken language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
What is urbanisation?
Movement of people from rural to urban areas.
What is atheism?
Lack of belief in gods.
What does the acronym 'UNESCO' stand for?
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Name at least 1 country with an ageing population.
Japan
Germany
South Korea
Greece
Spain
Name a country where English is an official language, but not the most spoken.
India
Name the largest city in the world by population.
Tokyo (39.1 million people)
What religion is most common in the Middle East?
Islam
What are some challenges to achieving universal primary education? Name at least 1.
Poverty, Conflict, Gender inequality
What is one effect of urbanisation on family structure?
Smaller family size.
What is a lingua franca?
A language used for communication between groups who speak different native languages.
What is a megacity?
A city with over 10 million people.
In which belief system is the Eightfold Path a key concept?
Buddhism
How does education contribute to reducing poverty?
By providing skills and knowledge for better job prospects.
How has the role of women in the family changed in many societies?
Increased participation in workforce.
How has technology impacted language use?
Spread of English, Language preservation
How can urbanisation contribute to economic development?
Creates economies of scale, Increases productivity
Name a belief system that emphasises harmony with nature.
Taoism
What is the name of the Pakistani activist for female education who won the Nobel Peace Prize?
Malala Yousafzai
What is a demographic transition?
Change in a population from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates.
What are some challenges in machine translation?
Idioms, Context
What is one challenge associated with rapid urbanisation?
Slums, Overcrowding, Pollution