- 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) 1991
B) 1981
C) 1891
D) 2000
- 2. Which papal encyclical does Centesimus Annus commemorate?
A) Laborem Exercens
B) Rerum Novarum
C) Pacem in Terris
D) Populorum Progressio
- 3. What does Centesimus Annus identify as the key factor of production in the modern economy?
A) Land and natural resources
B) Government regulation
C) Human knowledge and skill
D) Financial capital
- 4. According to Centesimus Annus, what is the primary purpose of business?
A) To eliminate competition
B) To expand government control
C) To maximize shareholder profits
D) To serve the common good
- 5. What does Centesimus Annus say about the relationship between freedom and truth?
A) Truth limits freedom unnecessarily
B) They are completely unrelated
C) Freedom means rejecting all truth
D) Freedom is ordered to truth
- 6. According to Centesimus Annus, what is essential for authentic development?
A) Strong military power
B) Maximum economic growth
C) Cultural uniformity
D) Respect for human rights
- 7. What does Centesimus Annus identify as a major threat to democracy?
A) Strong judicial systems
B) Relativism and loss of values
C) Excessive voting rights
D) Too much religious influence
- 8. How does Centesimus Annus view the ecological crisis?
A) As a moral and human crisis
B) As an inevitable result of progress
C) As unrelated to economic systems
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) All goods are meant for everyone
B) Goods have no moral significance
C) Only the wealthy deserve goods
D) Goods should be equally distributed
- 11. How does Centesimus Annus view profit?
A) As inherently evil
B) As the only measure of success
C) As irrelevant to business
D) As a necessary but not sole indicator
- 12. What does Centesimus Annus emphasize about the family?
A) It hinders economic progress
B) It should be replaced by the state
C) It is the first school of social virtues
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 pursued without ethical limits
C) To be avoided as dangerous
D) To serve humanity and moral values
- 14. The title 'Centesimus Annus' is Latin for what?
A) The hundredth year
B) The century of peace
C) The hundredth encyclical
D) The centennial celebration
- 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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