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Lesson 11 of 14
  • Year 11

Attitudes to wealth

In this lesson, we will focus on attitudes to wealth in Christianity and Islam. We will explore Christian teachings on wealth (Old and New Testament). Islamic teachings on wealth, the use of wealth, interest on loans in Islam and attitudes to gambling.

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Lesson 11 of 14
  • Year 11

Attitudes to wealth

In this lesson, we will focus on attitudes to wealth in Christianity and Islam. We will explore Christian teachings on wealth (Old and New Testament). Islamic teachings on wealth, the use of wealth, interest on loans in Islam and attitudes to gambling.

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Key learning points

  1. Christian teachings on wealth (Old and New Testament).
  2. Islamic teachings on wealthy.
  3. The use of wealth.
  4. Interest on loans in Islam.
  5. Attitudes to gambling.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is an example of short-term aid?

Building a hospital
Building a well
Cancelling international debts
Correct answer: Providing temporary shelters after a natural disaster

Q2.
Which of the following is an example of long-term aid?

Correct answer: Giving fishing and farming equipment
Giving food
Giving medical supplies
Giving money

Q3.
All Christians believe they should tithe.

Correct answer: False
True

Q4.
Every Muslim will always give Zakah each year.

Correct answer: False
True

Q5.
Which of the following is an example of a charity that helps the poor?

Muslim Feet
Correct answer: Muslim Hands
Muslim Heads
Muslim Hearts

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is true about Christian teachings on wealth?

The New Testament seems to suggest that wealth is given as a response to faithfulness to God
Correct answer: The New Testament's main focus seems to be on teaching about the dangers of wealth and the importance of giving

Q2.
Which of the following is true about Islamic teachings on wealth?

Many Muslims believe it is good to hoard wealth
Many Muslims believe Muhammad hoarded wealth
Correct answer: Many Muslims believe too much wealth can be a distraction from Allah

Q3.
Which of the following is a parable Jesus taught about wealth?

Parable of the rich man and David
Correct answer: Parable of the rich man and Lazarus
Parable of the rich man and Solomon
Parable of the rich man and Zacchaeus

Q4.
Muslims are expected to give Zakah regardless of whether they have provided for their family first.

Correct answer: False
True

Q5.
Many Muslims believe it is forbidden to charge interest on loans.

False
Correct answer: True