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Foundations of Ethics

Ethics

An introductory look at the concepts of fairness, honesty, and civic responsibility for elementary students.

ethics morals values citizenship
18 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Aug 28, 2026

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1 Which of these is defined as the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles?
  • A Integrity
  • B Jealousy
  • C Laziness
  • D Impatience
2 What is the term for the requirement to be accountable for one's own actions?
  • A Negligence
  • B Responsibility
  • C Avoidance
  • D Indifference
3 What does it mean to treat people with fairness and impartiality?
  • A Favoritism
  • B Justice
  • C Exclusion
  • D Selfishness
4 Which virtue involves showing kindness and concern for others?
  • A Cruelty
  • B Compassion
  • C Rudeness
  • D Apathy
5 What is the act of telling the truth called?
  • A Deception
  • B Honesty
  • C Exaggeration
  • D Secrecy
6 Which term describes the practice of respecting the rights and property of others?
  • A Vandalism
  • B Respect
  • C Carelessness
  • D Disruption
7 What do we call a set of rules that a group or society agrees to follow?
  • A Chaos
  • B Laws
  • C Opinions
  • D Suggestions
8 Which action is considered a breach of trust?
  • A Keeping a promise
  • B Being punctual
  • C Breaking a promise
  • D Helping a friend
9 What is the term for the fair distribution of resources and opportunities?
  • A Inequality
  • B Equity
  • C Hoarding
  • D Exclusion
10 Which term describes a person who helps others in their community without being paid?
  • A Volunteer
  • B Employee
  • C Customer
  • D Spectator
11 What is the opposite of 'being a bully'?
  • A Intimidation
  • B Harassment
  • C Kindness
  • D Mockery
12 Which of these is a key part of resolving a disagreement peacefully?
  • A Shouting
  • B Listening
  • C Ignoring
  • D Fighting
13 What is a 'golden rule' often associated with ethical conduct?
  • A Treat others as you want to be treated
  • B Always look out for yourself
  • C Rules are only for adults
  • D Winning is the most important thing
14 What describes the act of giving credit to someone else for their work?
  • A Plagiarism
  • B Theft
  • C Honesty
  • D Concealment
15 Which quality involves not giving up when a task is difficult?
  • A Perseverance
  • B Impulsiveness
  • C Quitting
  • D Laziness
16 What is it called when you consider how your actions affect the natural environment?
  • A Sustainability
  • B Wastefulness
  • C Neglect
  • D Pollution
17 Which term describes the act of saying 'sorry' when you have done something wrong?
  • A Defiance
  • B Apologizing
  • C Denial
  • D Blaming
18 What does it mean to show 'tolerance' toward someone?
  • A Excluding them
  • B Accepting differences
  • C Mocking beliefs
  • D Ignoring others
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