Dr.
Aurelio Mendoza Memorial Colleges
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
ETHICS
PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION
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TEST 1. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read and answer the questions carefully. Choose and encircle the letter of the correct
answer. Any form of erasures, alterations and failure to follow instructions means wrong.
_____ 1. What is cultural relativism?
A) The belief that some cultures are superior to others
B) The idea that moral and ethical systems are universal
C) The principle that a person's beliefs and practices should be understood based on their own culture
_____ 2. Which of the following is a potential advantage of cultural relativism?
A) It promotes tolerance and understanding of different cultures
B) It allows for the universal application of human rights
C) It claims that all cultural practices are morally wrong
_____ 3. Which of the following is a key argument in favor of cultural relativism?
A) It promotes ethnocentrism
B) It helps in understanding and respecting different cultures
C) It argues that universal moral laws exist
_____ 4. What is a major criticism of cultural relativism?
A) It does not allow for cultural diversity
B) It suggests that all cultural practices are equally valid, even harmful ones
C) It promotes a single, universal moral standard, It forces cultures to conform to Western values
_____ 5. Which of the following is an example of cultural relativism?
A) Condemning another culture’s traditions because they are different from your own
B) Trying to understand why a culture practices a certain ritual without judging it
C) Forcing other cultures to adopt your own moral values
_____ 6. Which of the following is considered a universal value?
A) Wealth accumulation
B) Respect for human dignity
C) Specific religious rituals and Political power
_____ 7. The universal value of fairness is most closely associated with which of the following?
A) Giving privileges to certain groups
B) Ensuring equality and justice for all
C) Following government rules without question
_____ 8. Why is honesty considered a universal value?
A) Because it is required by law
B) Because it helps build trust in relationships
C) Because it ensures success and because it is always rewarded
_____ 9. Which universal value is most important in promoting world peace?
A) Courage B) Tolerance C) Creativity D) Ambition
_____ 10. Which of the following best describes the universal value of responsibility?
A) Ignoring consequences of one’s actions
B) Taking ownership of one’s decisions and duties
C) Blaming others for mistakes and accepting difficult situation
ll. TRUE OR FALSE
DIRECTIONS: Read each statement carefully. Determine whether the statement is True or False.
Write F if the statement is true and T if the statement is false. Any form of erasures, alterations
and failure to follow instructions means wrong.
____ 1. Moral character is developed over time through experiences, education, and social influences.
____ 2. Empathy and compassion are key traits of a strong moral character.
____ 3. Moral development involves learning to distinguish right from wrong and acting accordingly.
____ 4. Cultural and societal norms play a significant role in shaping an individual's moral values.
____ 5. A person with good moral character demonstrates honesty, integrity, and fairness in their
actions.
____ 6. Moral character is not fixed at birth but can change and improve through conscious effort and
reflection.
____ 7. Only religious beliefs shape a person’s moral character.
____ 8. Following laws automatically means a person has high moral character.
____ 9. Moral character is only about following rules.
____ 10. Moral character can be accurately judged based on a single action.
____ 11. Success and intelligence are more important than moral character in life.
____ 12. Punishment alone is the best way to teach morality.
____ 13. People with high intelligence automatically have strong moral character.
____ 14. Economic status determines a person’s level of morality.
____ 15. Moral development is not influenced by cultural and historical contexts.
Ill. SHORT EXPLANATION (3 sentences only)
1. What is integrity?
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2. Give an example of perseverance.
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3. What do you think will happen to our country if our youth will be lacking the necessary moral
ascendancy? Can we still rely on them as the hope of our motherland?
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