Searing Scruples: Synthesis of Sophisticated 9th Grade Ethics Quiz (Advanced) Worksheet • Free PDF Download with Answer Key
Learners synthesize complex moral frameworks by analyzing the Social Contract, Peter Singer’s perspectives, and the nuances of Cultural Relativism in global crises.
Pedagogical Overview
This ethics quiz assesses student mastery of foundational moral philosophies including Utilitarianism, Deontology, and Virtue Ethics through complex situational analysis. The assessment utilizes Bloom's Higher-Order Thinking skills by requiring learners to synthesize theoretical frameworks with real-world scenarios such as global aid and corporate whistle-blowing. It serves as a rigorous formative assessment or summative evaluation for 9th-grade philosophy or social studies units focused on civic responsibility and ethical reasoning.
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- Differentiate between Deontological and Utilitarian ethical frameworks in the context of decision-making.
- Evaluate the application of Peter Singer's marginal utility theory to contemporary global humanitarian crises.
- Analyze the role of the Social Contract and the Veil of Ignorance in establishing societal justice and fairness.
All 10 Questions
- A philosopher argues that since we would save a drowning child in a shallow pond at the cost of muddying our clothes, we are morally obligated to donate to global relief funds. Which ethical perspective does this synthesis of proximity and duty represent?A) Bentham's Quantitative HedonismB) Singer's Marginal UtilityC) Hobbes's Leviathan TheoryD) Social Darwinism
- The concept of '_____' suggests that an individual's moral obligations are dependent upon an implicit agreement among the members of a society to form the community in which they live.A) The Categorical ImperativeB) The Social ContractC) EudaimoniaD) Nihilism
- According to the principle of Cultural Relativism, there is no objective 'universal truth' in ethics; rather, right and wrong are solely determined by the customs of a specific society.A) TrueB) False
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- In a scenario where a whistle-blower exposes corporate environmental crimes but violates a strictly signed non-disclosure agreement, a rule-deontologist would likely focus on which aspect?A) The positive impact on the local ecosystemB) The inner character and bravery of the employeeC) The breach of a formal promise and contractual dutyD) The financial loss suffered by the corporation's shareholders
- Aristotle’s 'Golden Mean' identifies virtue as the desirable middle ground between two extremes, which he refers to as _____.A) VicesB) InjusticesC) FallaciesD) Maxims
- The 'Original Position' and the 'Veil of Ignorance' are thought experiments designed to ensure that principles of justice are chosen without bias toward one’s own social status.A) TrueB) False
- Which term describes a situation where an individual must choose between two or more actions, each having moral reasons for and against it, where choosing one results in transgressing the other?A) Categorical ImperativeB) Moral AbsolutismC) Ethical DilemmaD) Cognitive Dissonance
- In the context of biomedical ethics, the principle of _____ requires that healthcare providers act in the best interest of the patient to produce a positive outcome.A) AutonomyB) BeneficenceC) Non-maleficenceD) Justice
- If a government decides to restrict freedom of speech during a national emergency to prevent widespread panic that could lead to thousands of deaths, they are primarily using which reasoning?A) Kantian EthicsB) Act UtilitarianismC) Divine Command TheoryD) Subjectivism
- Immanuel Kant argued that we should treat humanity always as an end in itself and never merely as a means to an end.A) TrueB) False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Ethics Quiz is a perfect high school sub-plan because it is self-contained and provides comprehensive explanations for each answer to facilitate student self-correction.
Most high school students will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete this Ethics Quiz, depending on their prior familiarity with philosophical nomenclature.
This Ethics Quiz works well for differentiation by serving as an enrichment activity for advanced 9th-grade students or as a baseline assessment for introductory ethics courses.
This worksheet is designed for 9th-grade Social Studies or Philosophy students but is sophisticated enough for any high school Arts and Other humanities elective focused on moral reasoning.
Teachers can use this Ethics Quiz at the end of a unit to check for understanding before a larger essay assignment, using the detailed explanations to clear up misconceptions about the Social Contract or Cultural Relativism.
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