Slums Worldwide Quiz

What is the estimated number of people living in slums worldwide?

• Over 1.5 billion

• Over 1.1 billion

• Over 800 million

• Over 2 billion

Which country is home to the world's largest slum, Orangi Town?

• India

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

• Nigeria

What percentage of city residents live in slums?

• 25%

• 33%

• 40%

• 50%

What are some of the basic services that are limited in slums?

• Water, sanitation, and electricity

• Internet, television, and radio

• Shopping malls, cinemas, and restaurants

• Parks, recreational areas, and gyms

What is the origin of the term "favela" in Brazil?

• Named after a famous Brazilian leader

• Named after a type of tree found in the area

• Named after Brazilian civil war soldiers that hid on mountains covered by the Favela plant

• Named after the founder of the first settlement

What percentage of the world's poor is said to be a direct result of fragility, conflict, and violence?

• Over 55%

• Over 40%

• Over 65%

• Over 30%

According to the image, what is the daily income threshold below which one in ten people worldwide live?

• Under $1.00 a day

• Under $1.50 a day

• Under $1.90 a day

• Under $2.00 a day

What percentage of people living in the Central African Republic reside in some form of slum?

• Over 95%

• About 50%

• Less than 30%

• Approximately 75%

How many large families typically share one toilet in the Khayelitsha slum?

• 3 families

• 5 families

• 10 families

• 7 families

According to the United Nations, how many people are estimated to live in slums worldwide in the next 30 years?

• Over 1 billion

• Over 2 billion

• Over 3 billion

• Over 500 million