History Term 4 Assessment

Revising EIU


Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Time: 2:39 PM

Learning Intentions

The aim of this session is to revise the criteria and ranking of the EIU, which will prepare us for the upcoming assessment distribution next week.

Success Criteria

I understand the significance of the EIU criteria and ranking, and I have successfully completed the revision questions.

Revision Questions

In your book or through OneNote, please generate definitions for the following terms without relying on internet sources:

  • Neighbourhood: A local area where people live, characterized by shared facilities and community interactions.

  • Community: A group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests and values.

  • Country: A distinct territorial body or political entity recognized as an independent nation.

  • Residents: Individuals who inhabit a particular place or area, such as a neighbourhood or city.

  • Culture: The shared beliefs, practices, norms, values, and artifacts that characterize a group of people.

  • Liveability: The quality of life in an area, encompassing factors such as safety, health care, education, and environmental quality.

  • Popular: Widely liked or admired by many people.

  • Satisfactory: Meeting the required standard or expectations.

  • Dissatisfactory: Failing to meet required standards or expectations.

Complete the following revision questions:

  • What does EIU stand for?

    • EIU stands for Economic Intelligence Unit.

  • How does the EIU calculate the most liveable cities in the world?

    • The EIU assesses cities based on over 30 qualitative and quantitative factors across several categories.

  • Name three criteria the EIU uses to rank cities:

    Healthcare

    Education

    Infrastructure

  • Go to section 3.1 and find the percentage weighting for:

    • Healthcare: 10%

    • Education: 10%

    • Infrastructure: 25%

    • Stability: 25%

  • In the provided image of the 2021 results, list 5 countries in the top 5 and 5 countries in the bottom 5.

    2021 RESULTS

    • Top:

      1. Australia

      2. Canada

      3. Japan

      4. Switzerland

      5. Sweden

    • Bottom:

      1. Syria

      2. Venezuela

      3. South Sudan

      4. Yemen

      5. Afghanistan

Using the accompanying PDF, answer the following questions:

  1. What city was ranked 1st?

    • Vienna was ranked 1st.

  2. What city was ranked 4th?

    • Sydney was ranked 4th.

  3. Compare the 2021 results to 2024. Make a comment on an Australian city.

    • In 2024, Melbourne has improved its ranking, moving up due to better livability factors such as healthcare and community engagement.

  4. List the bottom 10 countries from the 2024 reports.


      1. Syria


      1. Yemen


      1. Venezuela


      1. South Sudan


      1. Afghanistan


      1. Iraq


      1. Democratic Republic of the Congo


      1. Central African Republic


      1. Somalia


      1. Libya

  5. On page 3, read and list the reasons why Damascus ranked the lowest this year.

    • Damascus ranked lowest due to ongoing conflict, poor infrastructure, inadequate healthcare, and lack of access to basic services.

  6. Find the section that lists 'biggest movers up' and identify 3 countries that have improved their rankings this year.


      1. India


      1. Vietnam


      1. Chile

  7. Find the ranking descriptions section. Describe what it means if a city ranks between 50 - 60 on the scale.

    • A city ranking between 50 - 60 indicates a moderate level of liveability, with some challenges affecting the overall quality of life.

  8. If a city ranks between 80 - 100, what does that mean?

    • A city ranking between 80 - 100 signifies an exceptionally high quality of life, with excellent healthcare, education, and infrastructure systems in place