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Grade 8 Civics ministry exam, 2016 E.C. (2024)

Real questions from the Grade 8 ministry exam in Civics, as students sat it in 2016 E.C. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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  • 2016 E.C. (2024)

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Question 1

Which steps comes first in Ethical decision making?

  1. A.Evaluation of each faction
  2. B.Identification of stakeholders and their interests
  3. C.Identification of the central ethical problems
  4. D.Finding possible solutions to a problem
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Answer: C Identification of the central ethical problems

Why

The first step in ethical decision-making is to recognize the ethical issue, which corresponds to identifying the central ethical problems. Only after defining the problem can one identify stakeholders, evaluate alternatives, and find solutions.

Question 2

Which one of the following character expresses virtue ethics?

  1. A.Acting impolitely towards someone
  2. B.Developing negative attitude towards someone
  3. C.Being generous and helpful for someone
  4. D.Disregarding someone's idea during conversation
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Answer: C Being generous and helpful for someone

Why

Virtue ethics focuses on the development of good character traits (virtues) such as being generous, kind, and helpful, rather than just following rules or analyzing consequences.

Question 3

One of the following deals with courage

  1. A.Attitude of regretting from difficulties
  2. B.Attitude of confronting with difficulties
  3. C.Developing fear and regret towards difficulty and pain
  4. D.Being submissive for all ideas
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Answer: B Attitude of confronting with difficulties

Why

Courage is the mental or moral strength to face and confront danger, fear, or difficulty rather than retreating from them.

Question 4

What is the relevance of courage in life? It

  1. A.Helps to learn not to surrender for difficulties and pain in life
  2. B.Helps to develop obedience for all things in life
  3. C.Encourages submissive character
  4. D.doesn't help for living together
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Answer: A Helps to learn not to surrender for difficulties and pain in life

Why

Courage is essential in life because it empowers individuals to persevere, face challenges head-on, and not surrender when encountering pain or difficulties.

Question 5

The idea which describes that helping those who are less fortunate in life is:-

  1. A.Self-discipline
  2. B.Honesty
  3. C.Courage
  4. D.Compassion
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Answer: D Compassion

Why

Compassion is the quality of having empathy for the hardships of others and actively seeking to alleviate their suffering by helping those who are less fortunate.

Question 6

Which of the following is true about self–discipline?

  1. A.Doing things with someone imposition
  2. B.Expecting orders from others for accomplishment of tasks
  3. C.Being helpful for someone during difficulties
  4. D.Doing things with our initiative and motivation
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Answer: D Doing things with our initiative and motivation

Why

Self-discipline is the capacity to regulate one's own behavior and accomplish tasks based on personal initiative and motivation, without needing external imposition or supervision.

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