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.
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 details
Key learning points
- Christian teachings on wealth (Old and New Testament).
- Islamic teachings on wealthy.
- The use of wealth.
- Interest on loans in Islam.
- 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
Q2.
Which of the following is an example of long-term aid?
Giving food
Giving medical supplies
Giving money
Q3.
All Christians believe they should tithe.
True
Q4.
Every Muslim will always give Zakah each year.
True
Q5.
Which of the following is an example of a charity that helps the poor?
Muslim Feet
Muslim Heads
Muslim Hearts
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
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
Q3.
Which of the following is a parable Jesus taught about wealth?
Parable of the rich man and David
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.
True
Q5.
Many Muslims believe it is forbidden to charge interest on loans.
False