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Grade 12 Civics entrance exam, 2007 E.C. (2015)

Real questions from the Grade 12 university entrance exam in Civics, as students sat it in 2007 E.C. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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Question 1

Who was the leader of the black civil rights' movement killed in April 1968 after addressing his last speech?

  1. A.Rose parks
  2. B.Allan john
  3. C.Mohandas Gandhi
  4. D.Martin Luther king
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Answer: D Martin Luther king

Why

Martin Luther King Jr., the prominent leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, shortly after delivering his famous 'I've Been to the Mountaintop' speech.

Question 2

What is meant by treating others the way you want to be treated as well as impartial treatment of people?

  1. A.Fairness
  2. B.truthfulness
  3. C.honest
  4. D.courage
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Answer: A Fairness

Why

Fairness is defined as impartial and just treatment without favoritism or discrimination, often embodied in the Golden Rule of treating others as one wishes to be treated.

Question 3

When did Ethiopia become the member of the League of Nations?

  1. A.1920
  2. B.1921
  3. C.1923
  4. D.1925
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Answer: C 1923

Why

Ethiopia was officially admitted to the League of Nations on September 28, 1923, under the leadership of Regent Ras Teferi Mekonnen.

Question 4

Which African countries joined the League of Nations besides Ethiopia?

  1. A.Kenya and Tunisia
  2. B.Liberia and South Africa
  3. C.Algeria and Egypt
  4. D.Ghana and Nigeria
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Answer: B Liberia and South Africa

Why

Liberia and South Africa were founding members of the League of Nations in 1920, making them the other African members alongside Ethiopia (which joined in 1923) and later Egypt (1937).

Question 6

Which right is different from the others?

  1. A.Right to life.
  2. B.Right to liberty.
  3. C.The right to the security of persons.
  4. D.The right to assembly and demonstration.
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Answer: D The right to assembly and demonstration.

Why

Under Chapter 3 of the FDRE Constitution, the rights to life (Art. 15), security of person (Art. 16), and liberty (Art. 17) are categorized as 'Human Rights', whereas the right of assembly and demonstration (Art. 30) is categorized as a 'Democratic Right'.

Question 7

Why the Kyoto protocol is so significant?

  1. A.Because it is directed at fighting international crimes.
  2. B.Because it is adopted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  3. C.Because it is main agenda on equitable use of international rives.
  4. D.Because it is made to find solutions for refugees throughout the world.
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Answer: B Because it is adopted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Why

The Kyoto Protocol, adopted in 1997, is an international environmental treaty committing state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to fight global warming.

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