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Philosophy Exam 3rd Quarter

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Philosophy primarily involves the activity of _______.

a)

memorizing facts

b)

deep thinking and reflection

c)

conducting experiments only

d)

following traditions blindly

2.

The term philosophize means to _____.

a)

argue without reason

b)

think deeply about life and reality

c)

solve math problems only

d)

repeat other people’s ideas

3.

Who is known for the doctrine of flux or constant change?

a)

Pythagoras

b)

Democritus

c)

Heraclitus

d)

Epicurus

4.

Which philosopher believed that reality can be understood through numbers?

a)

Diogenes

b)

Epicurus

c)

Heraclitus

d)

Pythagoras

5.

Democritus is known as the father of _____.

a)

Mathematics

b)

Ethics

c)

Atomism

d)

Logic

6.

Who taught that virtue is found in living according to nature?

a)

Epicurus

b)

Socrates

c)

Diogenes

d)

Heraclitus

7.

Epicurus believed that the highest good is _____.

a)

power

b)

wealth

c)

pleasure free from pain

d)

knowledge

8.

Which situation best shows a philosophical question?

a)

Solving a math equation

b)

Asking why life has meaning

c)

Memorizing a poem

d)

Cooking food

9.

A student questions whether money truly brings happiness. This situation shows _____.

a)

blind belief

b)

philosophical reflection

c)

scientific testing

d)

superstition

10.

“Everything changes, nothing stays the same.” This idea is associated with _____.

a)

Pythagoras

b)

Epicurus

c)

Heraclitus

d)

Diogenes

11.

A learner reflects on life after graduation and adult responsibilities. This reflects philosophy as a _____.

a)

school subject only

b)

way of life

c)

scientific method

d)

technical skill

12.

Which reason best explains why people engage in philosophical thinking?

a)

To avoid responsibilities

b)

To gain fame

c)

To search for meaning and direction

d)

To follow trends

13.

When someone evaluates what is right or wrong before deciding, they are using _____.

a)

imagination

b)

philosophical reasoning

c)

memorization

d)

instinct only

14.

Which philosopher would most likely criticize excessive luxury?

a)

Diogenes

b)

Pythagoras

c)

Democritus

d)

Heraclitus

15.

Epicurus would most likely advise people to _____.

a)

pursue wealth endlessly

b)

avoid friendship

c)

live simply and avoid anxiety

d)

engage in constant conflict

16.

“Seeing is believing” best relates to questions about _____.

a)

ethics

b)

knowledge and truth

c)

politics

d)

aesthetics

17.

A person reflecting on their values and goals is showing philosophy as _____.

a)

personal growth

b)

entertainment

c)

habit

d)

tradition

18.

Which of the following best describes philosophy?

a)

A collection of fixed answers

b)

A process of questioning and reasoning

c)

A set of religious rules

d)

A scientific experiment

19.

Living with very few possessions to challenge society reflects whose philosophy?

a)

Epicurus

b)

Democritus

c)

Diogenes

d)

Pythagoras

20.

A person questions traditions instead of accepting them blindly. This act shows philosophy as _____.

a)

obedience

b)

critical thinking

c)

memorization

d)

conformity

21.

Which scenario best represents philosophical thinking?

a)

Choosing clothes randomly

b)

Reflecting on fairness and equality

c)

Following rules without question

d)

Copying answers

22.

A graduating student feels pressured by bills and responsibilities and questions life’s purpose. This reflects philosophy arising from _____.

a)

leisure

b)

life challenges

c)

boredom

d)

entertainment

23.

“Everyone deserves equal treatment” is mainly a question of _____.

a)

ethics

b)

logic

c)

cosmology

d)

mathematics

24.

Which philosopher best represents the idea that harmony comes from opposites?

a)

Epicurus

b)

Heraclitus

c)

Diogenes

d)

Democritus

25.

Philosophy helps individuals most by _____.

a)

giving final answers

b)

encouraging deep reflection

c)

limiting choices

d)

avoiding questions

26.

You see a classmate struggling but everyone ignores them. You question whether helping is a moral duty. This shows philosophy as _____.

a)

habit

b)

ethical reflection

c)

entertainment

d)

instinct

27.

A friend believes happiness comes only from money. You reflect and disagree. What philosophical act is this?

a)

Arguing emotionally

b)

Philosophical inquiry

c)

Memorization

d)

Guessing

28.

After graduation, you ask yourself, “What kind of life should I live?” This question belongs to _____.

a)

mathematics

b)

philosophy

c)

technology

d)

biology

29.

You question whether what you see online is always true. This concerns philosophy of _____.

a)

ethics

b)

knowledge

c)

art

d)

nature

30.

A student chooses peace of mind over luxury. Which philosopher would agree most?

a)

Epicurus

b)

Pythagoras

c)

Democritus

d)

Heraclitus

31.

You notice that friendships change over time and accept it as natural. This supports the idea of _____.

a)

permanence

b)

flux

c)

certainty

d)

rigidity

32.

When society influences your beliefs, philosophy encourages you to _____.

a)

accept everything

b)

reflect critically

c)

ignore culture

d)

reject all ideas

33.

A learner connects personal experiences to deeper questions about life. This shows philosophy as _____.

a)

abstract only

b)

practical and reflective

c)

scientific only

d)

technical

34.

Asking “Is this fair to everyone?” before deciding shows philosophy helping in _____.

a)

entertainment

b)

decision-making

c)

competition

d)

habit

35.

Philosophy mainly begins with _____.

a)

doubt and wonder

b)

obedience

c)

rules

d)

fear

36.

Which philosopher linked mathematics with understanding reality?

a)

Epicurus

b)

Heraclitus

c)

Pythagoras

d)

Diogenes

37.

Philosophy encourages people to see the _____.

a)

smaller picture only

b)

bigger picture

c)

personal gain only

d)

immediate result only

38.

Reflecting on suffering often leads people to _____.

a)

ignore life

b)

seek deeper meaning

c)

avoid thinking

d)

stop questioning

39.

Philosophy differs from science because it mainly relies on _____.

a)

experiments only

b)

reflection and reasoning

c)

tools and machines

d)

observation only

40.

Which idea best captures philosophical thinking?

a)

Accepting ideas without question

b)

Asking meaningful questions

c)

Avoiding difficult topics

d)

Memorizing answers

41.

The search for purpose in life shows philosophy as _____.

a)

curiosity-driven

b)

forced learning

c)

entertainment

d)

routine

42.

When beliefs are shaped by culture, philosophy helps us _____.

a)

follow blindly

b)

examine critically

c)

reject all traditions

d)

ignore others

43.

Overall, philosophy helps students become more _____.

a)

obedient

b)

reflective and thoughtful

c)

passive

d)

dependent

44.

Anthropocentrism is the belief that _____.

a)

animals are more important than humans

b)

nature has value only for ecosystems

c)

humans are the central or most important beings

d)

all living things are equal

45.

Which view believes that all living organisms have intrinsic value?

a)

Anthropocentrism

b)

Biocentrism

c)

Ecocentrism

d)

Egoism

46.

Ecocentrism focuses on the importance of _____.

a)

individual humans only

b)

money and progress

c)

entire ecosystems and nature as a whole

d)

technology

47.

A policy that protects forests even if it limits human profit reflects _____.

a)

Anthropocentrism

b)

Biocentrism

c)

Ecocentrism

d)

Materialism

48.

Prudence is best described as _____.

a)

acting without thinking

b)

careful and wise decision-making

c)

following others blindly

d)

taking unnecessary risks

49.

A student saves allowance for future needs instead of spending it all. This shows _____.

a)

justice

b)

pride

c)

prudence

d)

greed

50.

Frugality means _____.

a)

wasting resources

b)

spending money freely

c)

using resources wisely and avoiding excess

d)

refusing to share

51.

Turning off unused lights to save electricity is an example of _____.

a)

luxury

b)

frugality

c)

injustice

d)

neglect

52.

Justice is best defined as _____.

a)

personal opinion

b)

equal and fair treatment of others

c)

favoring friends only

d)

avoiding responsibility

53.

Treating all people fairly regardless of status reflects the value of _____.

a)

prudence

b)

courage

c)

justice

d)

ambition