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100

"Conscience" is best described as:

  • a) A set of external rules for behavior.
  • b) An individual's internal sense of what is right and wrong.
  • c) The collective moral beliefs of a society.
  • d) The application of legal principles.

b) An individual's internal sense of what is right and wrong.

100

Knowing right from wrong.

Letting your __________ be your guide. 

Listening to your _________ when making decisions. 

Name and spell this word.


Conscience

100

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is considered the "Golden Rule" taught by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew?

a) "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth."

b) "Love your neighbor as yourself."

c) "Worship God and only God."

d) "Give to those less fortunate."

b) "Love your neighbor as yourself."

100

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the four cardinal virtues?

a) Prudence

b) Justice

c) Temperance

d) Compassion

d) Compassion

200

What is the core idea behind "human rights"?

  • a) Privileges granted to citizens of a specific nation.
  • b) Rights that are earned through good behavior.
  • c) Fundamental rights that belong to every person simply because they are human.
  • d) The right to act without any moral limitations.

c) Fundamental rights that belong to every person simply because they are human.

200
The _______ Dilemma explores how people make a decision when faced with a difficult situation, such as having a critically ill family member, but not being able to afford the lifesaving medication.

Heinz

200

True/False: In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus teaches that our "neighbor" is only those who share our religious beliefs.


False. 

200

Multiple Choice: Which Christian leader is famous for his nonviolent resistance and advocacy for civil rights in the United States?

a) Billy Graham

b) Mother Teresa

c) Martin Luther King Jr.

d) Pope John Paul II

c) Martin Luther King Jr.

200

Multiple Choice: Which cardinal virtue deals with giving each person their due?

a) Temperance

b) Prudence

c) Justice

d) Fortitude

c) Justice

300

The concept of "free will" implies:

  • a) That all actions are predetermined by fate.
  • b) The capacity to make independent choices.
  • c) Adherence to strict social norms.
  • d) Actions that are always morally correct.

b) The capacity to make independent choices.

300

Name the TWO theorists that we learned about in this topic, who studied the stages of moral development in children/human beings.

Piaget

Kohlberg 

300

Short Answer: What is the main moral teaching found in the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Answers could include:

The Parable of the Prodigal Son teaches about forgiveness and unconditional love. 

It highlights God's willingness to accept and restore those who repent and return to Him, regardless of their past actions.

300

True/False: Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity and dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor in India.

True

300

Fill in the Blank: The cardinal virtue that enables one to face dangers or difficulties with courage is ____________.

Fortitude

400

What are "virtues" primarily understood to be?

  • a) Legal entitlements granted by a government.
  • b) Actions that produce the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
  • c) Character traits that are considered morally good.
  • d) The ability to act without any external constraints.

c) Character traits that are considered morally good.

400

1. Children's moral development aligns with their cognitive development naturally as they grow up.

2. Moral development occurs in 3 levels and 6 stages - however, not all people develop into the final stage.

3. People develop their moral understanding at different rates across 5 different stages throughout their lives. 

Which of the above is Piaget's theory and which is Kohlberg's theory?

1= Piaget

2= Kohlberg

400

Complete the Beatitude: 

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called ____________."

"Children of God."

400

Multiple Choice: Carlo Acutis, a young Italian Catholic, is known for:

a) His missionary work in Africa.

b) His writings on early Christian martyrs.

c) His use of the internet to spread Eucharistic adoration and his faith.

d) His leadership of youth groups. 

c) His use of the internet to spread Eucharistic adoration and his faith.

400

True/False: Prudence is the cardinal virtue that helps us moderate our desires and pleasures.

  • True
  • False

False (it is temperance)

500

Which of the following best defines "ethics"?

  • a) The philosophical study of morality and moral choices.
  • b) An individual's personal feelings about right and wrong.
  • c) The legal codes that govern a society.
  • d) A set of inborn moral instincts.

a) The philosophical study of morality and moral choices.

500

In Kohlberg's preconventional stage of moral development, what primarily influences a person's moral decisions?

a) Abstract ethical principles

b) Social contracts and individual rights

c) Avoiding punishment and seeking rewards

d) Maintaining social order

c) Avoiding punishment and seeking rewards

500

List 7 of the 10 Commandments.


  • Have no other gods before me. (Worship only God.)
  • Make no idols. (Do not create or worship false images.)
  • Do not misuse God's name. (Respect and honor it.)
  • Remember the Sabbath; keep it holy. (Set aside a day for rest and God.)
  • Honor your parents. (Respect your mother and father.)
  • Do not kill. (Do not take human life.)
  • Do not commit adultery. (Be faithful in marriage.)
  • Do not steal. (Do not take what is not yours.)
  • Do not lie. (Do not give false testimony.)
  • Do not covet. (Do not desire what belongs to others.)
500

Multiple Choice: Which apostle is considered the "Apostle to the Gentiles" and wrote a significant portion of the New Testament?

a) Peter

b) John

c) Paul

d) Andrew

c) Paul

500

Fill in the Blank: The cardinal virtue of ___________ is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.

Prudence