Ethics vs. Morality Quiz

What is the Greek origin of the word 'ethics'?

• Virtue

• Mores

• Taboos

• Ethos

Which of the following best describes ethics?

• Practical and context-based

• Philosophical study of morality

• Shaped by culture and tradition

• Actual values and norms

What does morality often reflect?

• Utilitarian principles

• Cultural taboos

• Kantian ethics

• Philosophical theories

Which of the following is an example of morality?

• Kantian ethics

• Cultural taboos

• Utilitarianism

• Virtue ethics

What is the primary question ethics seeks to answer?

• How do we live?

• What are cultural norms?

• Why is this right?

• What is right?

Which statement best captures the difference between ethics and morality?

• Morality is theoretical and reflective.

• Ethics seeks universals; morality varies culturally.

• Morality critiques ethical theories.

• Ethics is about lived beliefs.

In the context of lying, what does morality assert?

• Lying is wrong.

• Lying can be beneficial.

• Lying is a cultural norm.

• Lying is always justified.

What does Kantian ethics say about lying?

• It is a cultural taboo.

• It is never acceptable.

• It is acceptable if it helps others.

• It depends on the situation.

Which of the following is a characteristic of ethics?

• Reflective and theoretical

• Practical and context-based

• Shaped by religion

• Based on customs

What is the Latin origin of the word 'morality'?

• Customs

• Mores

• Ethos

• Virtue