WorksheetsOCR Philosophy & Ethics Week 1 Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main topic for Week 1 in the OCR Philosophy & Ethics course?
Natural Law
Utilitarianism
Virtue Ethics
Situation Ethics
Which of the following is a topic taught in Year 12 OCR Philosophy & Ethics?
Natural Law
Photosynthesis
Cell Division
Quantum Mechanics
Which topic deals with the study of moral principles and rules believed to be inherent in nature?
Natural Law
Business Ethics
Meta Ethics
Utilitarianism
What is Natural Law?
A set of moral principles believed to be inherent in humans and discoverable by reason
Laws created by governments and legislatures
Scientific laws that describe natural phenomena
Rules made by religious authorities
Which philosopher is most associated with the influential formulation of Natural Law theory in the 13th century?
Thomas Aquinas
Aristotle
Socrates
Plato
According to Aquinas, which of the following is NOT one of the four types of law?
Eternal Law
Divine Law
Civil Law
Human Law
What is a key characteristic of Eternal Law?
Immutable and universal
Variable across cultures and time
Found in sacred texts
Based on human nature and purpose
Which law is revealed through sacred texts and teachings?
Divine Law
Human Law
Natural Law
Eternal Law
What is the main function of Divine Law?
Governs the spiritual dimension of human life
Directs all beings toward their proper ends
Enables humans to discern right from wrong
Translates universal principles into enforceable rules
What is the function of Human Law?
Translates universal principles into enforceable rules
Directs all beings toward their proper ends
Offers moral and spiritual guidance
Enables humans to discern right from wrong
How does Natural Law enable humans?
By helping them discern right from wrong through rational reflection
By governing the spiritual dimension of life
By translating principles into enforceable rules
By providing a blueprint for all other laws
What is an example of Divine Law?
The Ten Commandments
Traffic laws
Rules that keep stars moving
Recycling laws
Why does Eternal Law matter?
It helps everything in creation do what it’s meant to do
It keeps order in towns and countries
It guides us to live kindly and get closer to God
It helps us make good choices
Which of the following is an example of a Primary Precept?
Preserving life
Recycling waste
Voting in elections
Wearing a uniform
How are Secondary Precepts formed?
By copying traditions
By applying reason to Primary Precepts
By following government laws
By imitating others
