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Grade 8 Civics ministry exam, 2015 E.C. (2023)

Real questions from the Grade 8 ministry exam in Civics, as students sat it in 2015 E.C. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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  • 2015 E.C. (2023)

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  • 59 questions with answers

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Question 1

If someone practices courage, he becomes courageous. This idea explains that:-

  1. A.Virtue develops in nature
  2. B.Virtue develops as a result of practice
  3. C.Someone is created naturally courageous
  4. D.There is no relationship between courage and practice
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Answer: B Virtue develops as a result of practice

Why

Aristotelian virtue ethics posits that virtues are not innate but are acquired and developed through repeated practice and habituation.

Question 2

One of the following describes the vice character of a person.

  1. A.Honesty
  2. B.Courage
  3. C.Dishonesty
  4. D.Compassion
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Answer: C Dishonesty

Why

Dishonesty is a moral failure or vice, whereas honesty, courage, and compassion are positive moral virtues.

Question 3

The behaviour and attitude of not telling or accepting lies is:-

  1. A.Courage
  2. B.Compassion
  3. C.Generosity
  4. D.Honesty
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Answer: D Honesty

Why

Honesty is defined as the quality of being truthful, sincere, and free of deceit or lies.

Question 4

A person who-works hard within hardships develops the quality of :-

  1. A.Generosity
  2. B.Courage
  3. C.Honesty
  4. D.Compassion
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Answer: B Courage

Why

Courage is the strength and perseverance to face and work through hardships, danger, or pain.

Question 5

If you devout, your time, energy and resource for the welfare of others, the quality of virtue you develop is:-

  1. A.Generosity
  2. B.Honesty
  3. C.Compassion
  4. D.Courage
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Answer: A Generosity

Why

Generosity is the virtue of freely giving one's time, talent, and resources for the well-being of others without expecting anything in return.

Question 6

The following statements describe the importance of virtue ethics, except:-

  1. A.It doesn't help to find out the purpose of life.
  2. B.It is helpful for identification of right and wrong.
  3. C.Enables someone to accomplish his responsibility.
  4. D.Helps to avoid problems of social evils from our life.
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Answer: A It doesn't help to find out the purpose of life.

Why

Virtue ethics actually helps individuals discover their purpose in life (eudaimonia or human flourishing), making statement A false and the correct answer for an 'except' question.

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Civics papers from other years

2016 E.C. (2024)2016 E.C. model exam2012 E.C. model exam
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