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WorksheetsPHILO: 2ND Quarterly Examination-FAITH
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which of the following best defines a fallacy?
A true statement based on evidence
A false or misleading argument
A logical conclusion
A philosophical theory
The fallacy that attacks the person rather than the argument is called:
Straw man
Ad hominem
Appeal to pity
False cause
“Everyone is buying that phone, so it must be the best one.” This is an example of:
Red herring
Bandwagon fallacy
Hasty generalization
Appeal to force
Which fallacy involves misrepresenting someone’s argument to make it easier to attack?
Straw man
False dilemma
Slippery slope
Appeal to ignorance
Which fallacy assumes that because one event follows another, the first caused the second?
False cause
Ad populum
Red herring
Circular reasoning
Freedom that refers to the ability to make choices without external constraints is called:
Physical freedom
Psychological freedom
Moral freedom
Political freedom
Freedom that deals with the moral responsibility of human acts is:
Physical freedom
Moral freedom
Social freedom
Political freedom
Which kind of freedom is limited by laws and societal rules?
Moral freedom
Political freedom
Absolute freedom
Psychological freedom
A dilemma involves:
Having many easy choices
Choosing between two or more undesirable options
Avoiding moral responsibility
Acting without thinking
Moral dilemmas arise when:
We face a conflict between two moral principles
We know what is right but don’t act on it
There are no consequences for our actions
Our choices are always clear
Which of the following describes political freedom?
Freedom to vote and express political views
Freedom from physical barriers
Freedom to think
Freedom from guilt
The appeal to pity fallacy tries to win an argument by:
Using emotional manipulation
Using scientific evidence
Using logic
Using statistics
A false dilemma fallacy presents:
Two options as if they are the only ones available
Too many alternatives
A circular argument
An irrelevant issue
A society characterized by the domestication of animals for food for a more stable and predictable food supply.
Technological advances in this period resulted in improved trade and commerce.
Hunting & Gathering
Post-Industrial
Agrarian
Industrial
Also called as the “Virtual Society”:
Post-industrial
Pastoral
Horticultural
Industrial
The freedom that deals with mental independence and self-determination is:
Psychological freedom
Political freedom
Physical freedom
Social freedom
Which fallacy diverts attention from the real issue by introducing an irrelevant topic?
Red herring
False cause
Straw man
Slippery slope
The slippery slope fallacy assumes that:
One small step will inevitably lead to a disastrous chain of events
Evidence must be ignored
Only two options exist
The conclusion is true because it has not been proven false
What society where people are Nomadic?
Hunting & Gathering
Post-Industrial
Agrarian
Industrial
The freedom to move, act, or speak without external restraint is:
Political freedom
Moral freedom
Physical freedom
Psychological freedom
The belief that people act based on free choice rather than fate is related to:
Determinism
Existentialism
Fatalism
Stoicism
The fallacy that assumes something is true simply because it has not been proven false is:
Appeal to ignorance
Hasty generalization
Straw man
Ad hominem
“Your family is smart, therefore you are smart.” This is a:
Fallacy of Division
Fallacy of Equivocation
Fallacy of Accident
Ad populum
Ana knows cheating is wrong, but her scholarship depends on her grades. This situation is a:
False cause
Moral dilemma
Psychological freedom
False dilemma
A politician argues, “Vote for me or the country will face war.” This is an example of:
Ad Baculum
Ad hominem
Red herring
Bandwagon
Pedro feels guilty for lying to his parents even though no one knows. His guilt reflects his:
Moral freedom
Political freedom
Physical freedom
Social freedom
A student says, “My teacher gave me a low grade because she hates me,” ignoring her poor work. This is:
False cause
Ad hominem
Appeal to pity
Bandwagon
In a democratic society, people are expected to:
Obey a monarch
Follow religious leaders
Participate in governance
Be ruled by the wealthy
A man argues, “Forgive me if I made mistakes, I cannot lose my job, what if I end up homeless?” This is:
Slippery slope
Red herring
Appeal to pity
Bandwagon
Maria must choose between telling the truth and protecting her friend. What is this an example of?
Moral dilemma
False cause
Political choice
Logical fallacy
A citizen freely criticizing government policies shows:
Physical freedom
Political freedom
"All teenagers are irresponsible" is an example of:
Hasty generalization
Straw man
Red herring
False dilemma
In an oligarchy, laws benefit mainly:
The poor
Religious leaders
A small elite group
All citizens equally
A woman justifies stealing medicine to save her child's life. This is a:
Fallacy of pity
Moral dilemma
False dilemma
Ethical freedom
A student argues that smoking is fine because "everyone does it." This is:
Bandwagon
Ad hominem
False cause
Straw man
You overhear a friend using an ad hominem argument during a debate. What should you do?
Ignore it to avoid conflict
Point out that the argument attacks the person, not the issue
Agree since personal attacks are persuasive
Change the topic immediately
In facing a moral dilemma, a responsible person should:
Choose the easier option
Reflect on moral principles and possible outcomes
Avoid making any decision
Follow what others decide
If you live in a society where your ideas are punished, how can you exercise freedom?
By keeping silent to avoid harm
By finding safe and ethical ways to express your views
By ignoring the rules completely
By leaving the country
To promote moral freedom in society, citizens should:
Follow authority without question
Make choices guided by conscience and reason
Seek wealth and power
Avoid participation in public matters
