- 1. Centesimus Annus, an encyclical letter written by Pope John Paul II and published on May 1, 1991, marks the centenary of Pope Leo XIII's influential encyclical Rerum Novarum, which addressed the rights and duties of capital and labor amidst the industrial revolution. In Centesimus Annus, Pope John Paul II reflects on the developments in social and economic conditions since Leo XIII's time, emphasizing the relationship between faith, reason, and human dignity. He critiques capitalism, arguing that while the free market can promote economic freedom and innovation, it must be guided by ethical principles to avoid the pitfalls of materialism and inequality. The encyclical stresses the importance of a humane and moral framework in economics, advocating for solidarity, the preferential option for the poor, and the necessity of social justice. Furthermore, John Paul II discusses the role of the state in safeguarding the common good and promoting social welfare while also highlighting the importance of personal responsibility and the role of civil society. Centesimus Annus thus serves not only as a reflection on economic theories but also as a profound call to foster a just society built on love and respect for human dignity.
What year was Centesimus Annus published?
A) 2000
B) 1981
C) 1991
D) 1891
- 2. Which papal encyclical does Centesimus Annus commemorate?
A) Laborem Exercens
B) Populorum Progressio
C) Rerum Novarum
D) Pacem in Terris
- 3. What does Centesimus Annus identify as the key factor of production in the modern economy?
A) Government regulation
B) Financial capital
C) Land and natural resources
D) Human knowledge and skill
- 4. According to Centesimus Annus, what is the primary purpose of business?
A) To eliminate competition
B) To serve the common good
C) To maximize shareholder profits
D) To expand government control
- 5. What does Centesimus Annus say about the relationship between freedom and truth?
A) They are completely unrelated
B) Freedom means rejecting all truth
C) Freedom is ordered to truth
D) Truth limits freedom unnecessarily
- 6. According to Centesimus Annus, what is essential for authentic development?
A) Maximum economic growth
B) Respect for human rights
C) Cultural uniformity
D) Strong military power
- 7. What does Centesimus Annus identify as a major threat to democracy?
A) Relativism and loss of values
B) Strong judicial systems
C) Too much religious influence
D) Excessive voting rights
- 8. How does Centesimus Annus view the ecological crisis?
A) As a moral and human crisis
B) As unrelated to economic systems
C) As an inevitable result of progress
D) As solely a scientific problem
- 9. What does Centesimus Annus identify as the root of totalitarianism?
A) Weak military forces
B) Too much democracy
C) Excessive religious freedom
D) Denial of God and human dignity
- 10. What does Centesimus Annus say about the universal destination of goods?
A) Goods should be equally distributed
B) Goods have no moral significance
C) All goods are meant for everyone
D) Only the wealthy deserve goods
- 11. How does Centesimus Annus view profit?
A) As irrelevant to business
B) As the only measure of success
C) As inherently evil
D) As a necessary but not sole indicator
- 12. What does Centesimus Annus emphasize about the family?
A) It is the first school of social virtues
B) It should be replaced by the state
C) It hinders economic progress
D) It is outdated and unnecessary
- 13. According to Centesimus Annus, what is the proper role of technology?
A) To replace human labor completely
B) To be avoided as dangerous
C) To serve humanity and moral values
D) To be pursued without ethical limits
- 14. The title 'Centesimus Annus' is Latin for what?
A) The century of peace
B) The hundredth year
C) The centennial celebration
D) The hundredth encyclical
- 15. What virtue does Centesimus Annus emphasize as crucial for a healthy economic life?
A) Solidarity
B) Obedience
C) Frugality
D) Secrecy
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