Second Quarter Examination

Which of the following best describes what makes us human?

• Our ability to think and make choices

• Our physical strength

• Our ability to breathe

• Our need for sleep

Why is it important for humans to understand their own nature?

• To control others

• To create better relationships with others

• To win competitions

• To avoid change

The idea of humans as 'embodied spirits' means:

• We are only physical beings

• We have a spiritual side connected to our body

• We have no spiritual side

• Our body controls all our thoughts

Why do humans use their intellect?

• To understand complex problems

• To ignore rules

• To act without thinking

• To control others

Consciousness is our awareness of:

• The time on a clock

• Our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings

• Other people's opinions

• Only things that are visible

In what way does a person’s history influence their present life?

• It forces them to live in the past

• It has no influence at all

• It shapes their values and beliefs

• It makes them dislike new ideas

Which situation shows how history shapes a person?

• Maria learns from her family’s traditions and practices them

• Jose ignores his family and friends

• Miguel never wants to learn about his culture

• Anna dislikes learning about her past

Human freedom means:

• Doing whatever we want without limits

• The ability to make choices with responsibility

• Acting without any consequences

• Ignoring rules and laws

Which of these situations shows responsible freedom?

• Maria skips her homework to play games

• Alex studies for his exams and helps his friend understand a topic

• Leo does not listen to his parents and stays up all night

• Carla ignores her duties to do whatever she wants

Why is responsibility important for human freedom?

• It keeps people from enjoying life

• It makes sure freedom is used wisely

• It stops people from making choices

• It limits people's potential