Explore Philosophy: An Introduction for Year 1 RE Students

Question 1

Which of these is the study of what is real and what is not?

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Metaphysics

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Thinking about how we know things

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Thinking about what is right and wrong

Question 2

What is the main aim of ethics?

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To work out what is right and wrong

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To study the nature of truth

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To understand the meaning of life

Question 3

Which of these is the study of the nature of knowledge?

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Epistemology

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Metaphysics

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Axiology

Question 4

A belief that cannot be proven true is called a/an:

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Opinion

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Fact

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Rule

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Law

Question 5

The ethical principle that states: "Treat others the way you want to be treated" is known as the:

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Golden Rule

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Platinum Rule

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Diamond Rule

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Silver Rule

Question 6

A thing that is morally good and should be done is called:

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Right

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Wrong

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Forbidden

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Allowed

Question 7

Which of these is called a branch of philosophy?

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Ethics

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Biology

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History

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Geography

Question 8

What is the main purpose of philosophy?

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To help us understand the world around us

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To answer all of our questions

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To make us rich and wealthy

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To solve all our problems

Question 9

Which of these is NOT typically seen as a characteristic of philosophy?

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It always has a clear and definite answer

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It is based on evidence

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It involves thoughtful thinking

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It is often open-ended

Question 10

What is another word for philosopher?

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Thinker

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Scientist

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Author

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Adventurer

Question 11

What is the meaning of philosophy?

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Thinking about big questions

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Studying science

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Learning about history

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Making art

Question 12

What do you think philosophy is?

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Philosophy is about thinking about things

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Philosophy is about making things

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Philosophy is about playing games

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Philosophy is about eating food

Question 13

Ethics is the study of what?

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Right and wrong

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The universe

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Knowledge

Question 14

Epistemology is the study of what?

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Knowledge

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Morality

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Beauty

Question 15

How is philosophy different from religion?

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Philosophy is based on reason, while religion is based on faith

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Religion is based on reason, while philosophy is based on faith

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Philosophy and religion are the same thing

Question 16

What is philosophy mainly about?

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Asking big questions about the world and searching for answers

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Learning about different religions and beliefs

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Studying how to be kind and helpful people

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Making up stories about imaginary things

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a main branch of philosophy?

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Mathematics

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Ethics

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Metaphysics

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Epistemology

Question 18

Epistemology is the study of:

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How we know things

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The nature of reality

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What is right and wrong

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The meaning of life

Question 19

Which of these is a question that philosophers think about?

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What is the meaning of life?

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What is the best way to make a cake?

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How old is the Earth?

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What is my favorite color?

Question 20

Philosophers ask questions and think about different ideas. What do philosophers do?

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Ask questions about the world and try to answer them

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Tell people what to do

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Teach children about religion

Question 21

Philosophy helps us understand many things. Why is philosophy important?

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It helps us understand ourselves and the world around us

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It makes us smarter

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It makes us rich

Question 22

Many people consider Socrates as one of the greatest philosophers that ever lived. Who is considered one of the greatest philosophers?

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Socrates

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Isaac Newton

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Martin Luther King Jr.

Question 23

What is a philosopher?

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A person who loves wisdom

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A person who studies science

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A person who makes art

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A person who teaches

Question 24

What is something that philosophers often do?

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Ask questions and think about the world around them.

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Know all the answers about the world.

Question 25

What do philosophers like to do the most?

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Think about difficult questions

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Create new inventions

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Teach children how to play

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Study the plants and animals

Question 26

Which of these is NOT something philosophers think about?

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What is the best way to make a cake?

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How do we know what is true?

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What is the meaning of life?

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What is the difference between good and bad?

Question 27

What do philosophers call the study of knowledge?

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Epistemology

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Science

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History

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Math

Question 28

Which of these is a question a philosopher might ask?

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Why is it wrong to hurt others?

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What is the best video game?

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How can I make my toy car go faster?

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What is the capital of France?

Question 29

What is a difficult choice called?

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A dilemma

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A puzzle

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A problem

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A situation

Question 30

What does the Golden Rule tell us to do?

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Treat others how you want to be treated

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Be kind to everyone

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Always tell the truth

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Help those in need

Question 31

What is the part of philosophy that thinks about what is real?

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Metaphysics

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Ethics

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Epistemology

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a big idea in philosophy?

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Being happy

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Truth

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Beauty

Question 33

What does a philosopher do?

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Asks questions about life and the world

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Builds things

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Paints pictures

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Sings songs

Question 34

What is one reason why people study philosophy?

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To understand the world better

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To become smarter

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To solve the world's problems

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To impress their friends

Question 35

True or False: Philosophy can help us make better decisions.

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True

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False

Question 36

What is something that philosophers are good at?

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Asking questions

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Solving problems

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Making things

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Singing songs

Question 37

What is one of the main goals of philosophy?

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To help people live better lives

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To find answers to all questions

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To make people believe in a particular religion

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To prove that science is wrong

Question 38

What is NOT a characteristic of philosophy?

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It is based on faith

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It is based on reason

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It involves asking deep questions

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It is concerned with the meaning of life

Question 39

True or False: Philosophy is only taught in universities.

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False

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True

Question 40

What does a philosopher do?

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They think about big questions.

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They only like to read books.

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They know all the answers.

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They play games all day.

Question 41

Which of these is a big question philosophers think about?

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Where do we come from?

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How many fingers do I have?

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What is my favorite color?

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What should I have for lunch?

Question 42

If you want to know what's right and wrong, which kind of thinking would you use?

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Ethics

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Epistemology

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Logic

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Metaphysics

Question 43

What does 'metaphysics' think about?

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The nature of reality.

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How to argue effectively.

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What is right and wrong.

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The best way to learn.

Question 44

Which kind of thinking is interested in how we know things?

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Epistemology

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Logic

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Ethics

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Metaphysics

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a big question philosophers ask?

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What is the best kind of ice cream?

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What is the meaning of life?

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Is there a God?

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What is the nature of time?

Question 46

What kind of question might a philosopher ask?

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Why are things the way they are?

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What is the capital of France?

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What is my favorite animal?

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What is the best way to make a cake?

Question 47

What does it mean to 'think critically'?

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To ask questions and think carefully about different ideas.

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To always agree with what others say.

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To only think about happy things.

Question 48

Why is it important to think about big questions?

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To help us understand the world.

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To make us feel sad.

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To get better grades in school.

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a kind of thinking that philosophers use?

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Cooking

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Ethics

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Metaphysics

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Epistemology