Which of the following best describes how religious traditions responded to the Great Depression in Australia? (A) They referred people to government agencies for assistance - HSC - SSCE Studies of Religion - Question 6 - 2005 - Paper 1

The option that best describes how religious traditions responded to the Great Depression in Australia is (D) They provided basic services for members of their own communities. During times of economic hardship, many religious organizations focused on supporting local communities by offering essential services such as food, shelter, and emotional support, rather than referring individuals to governments or contributing to broader policies.