Grade 12 University Entrance Exam: Civic and Ethical Education: By Wendimu Mekonnin (MA): 2023

 
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The next questions are taken from Grade 12: Civic and Ethical Education: Textbook (MoE, 2011: Ethiopia) units 5 and 6!
"G-12: Entrance" in the brackets refers 'Grade 12 University Entrance Exam'!
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Model Exam questions related to units 5 and 6

Challenge 1: Questions taken from unit 5
1. The most recent crime of genocide in Africa was committed against? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Hutus in Burundi                   B. Tutsis in Burundi    
C. Hutus in Rwanda                    D. Tutsis in Rwanda
2. During the second world war Adolph Hitlers Nazi soldiers atrociously killed millions of the Jewish people. Which one of the following can explain this action? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Homicide          B. Massacre            
C. Genocide           D. Suicide
3. I have a dream. This inspiring quotation is associated with: (G-12: Entrance)
A. Rosa Parks                      B. Abraham Lincoln  
C. Mahatma Ghandi             D. Martin Luther king
4.It is apparent that Ethiopia contributed peacekeeping forces to Korea, Congo Darfur and now Sudan. What does this imply? (G-12: Entrance)
A. The strength of Ethiopias military power
B. The fact that Ethiopian solders are good fighters
C. The ability of the UN to mobilize its member states
D. Ethiopias readiness to play her part in the peace keeping process.
5.Which of the following is the major reason that made Addis Ababa one of the diplomatic hubs of the world and the seat of Africa Union (the former OAU)? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Because it is one of the few big, beautiful cities in the world
B. Because it is the place where cultural diversity and tolerance are well cultivated
C. Because Ethiopia had played commendable role in Africa and international politics
D. Because Ethiopia is a good example of wonderful hospitality  
6.I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today! This famous quotation is associated to: (G-12: Entrance)
A. Martin Luther             B. Rosa Parks      
C. Abraham Lincoln       D. Martin Luther king   
7. Where did Ethiopia play a role in peace keeping mission? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Angola          B. Congo      
C. North Korea   D. South Africa            
8. Which of the following is an expected duty of a patriotic citizen? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Sacrificing personal interest for the common good
B. Giving access states secret to neighboring countries
C. Avoiding of criticizing government policies based on evidence
D. Keep away from taking part in voluntary activities so as to save time.
9. Which of the following is correct about the Ethiopian flag? (G-12: Entrance)
A. It is a recent fabrication              
B. It serves as symbol of unity
C. It is a purely colonial legacy
D. It has in significant historical value
10.Which of the following goes with the nation of constitutional patriotism in the current Ethiopian context? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Citizens commitment to the states development
B. Citizens commitment to conquer neighboring countries
C. Citizens indulgence to cultural and religious fundamentalism
D. Citizens determination to fight the virtue of tolerance in the state
11.Which of the following is an attribute of patriotism? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Developing rent-seeking behavior
B. Playing the role of whistle blowers
C. Recognizing and accepting cultural indifferences
D. Respecting heritages on the basis of ethnocentrism
12. In what way did Ethiopia protect her independence from foreign aggressions in the past few centuries? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Through diplomatic negotiations
B. Through patriotic resistance struggle
C. Through peaceful submission
D. Through the support of western Great powers    
13. Who was the American Civil Rights Activist sent toprison for refusing to give up her seat in a bus for a white man? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Rosa Luxemburg        B.  Patricia Goldman              
C. Clara Zeitkin              D. Rosa Parks     
14. When did Ethiopia become the member of the League of Nations? (G-12: Entrance)
 A. 1920            B. 1921     C.1923     D. 1925
15. Which African countries joined the Langue of Nations besides Ethiopia? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Kenya and Tunisia      
B. Liberia and South Africa    
C. Algeria and Egypt
D. Ghana and Nigeria.         
16. When was the organization of African Union (OAU) transformed in to Africa Union (AU)? (G-12: Entrance)
A. 2002    B. 2004    C. 2006      D. 2009
17. Which of the following is correct about the League of Nations? (G-12: Entrance)
A. It accepted most of the African countries as its members.
B. It accepted Ethiopia as its member without any opposition.
C. If failed to protect Ethiopian from the Italian invasion.
D. It was a global organization established before World War I.
 18. Which of the following is true about the Organization of African Unity (OAU)? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Its head quarter was changed three times.
B. It was founded by independent African countries.
C. Its first head quarter was in Dakar, Senegal.
D. It was established by former British colonies.  
19. Which of the following was a civil rights activist struggled against racial discrimination in the United States of America? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Martin Luther King Junior           
C. Mohandas Gandhi
B. Nelson Mandela
D. Thomas Jefferson       
20. Which of the following is true about the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)? (G-12: Entrance)
A. It is a regional organization having member countries from Eastern, Western, Southern Africa.
B. It was established by East African countries including Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya & Somalia.
C. It is a predecessor of the new partnership for Africans Development established in1986.
D. It was found as a successor of the common market for Eastern and Southern Africa.        
21. Thinking as a global citizen, patriots can show their commitment to the international community through; (G-12: Entrance)
A. Being an international tourist.
B. Taking a strong position against terrorism.
C. By taking sides between conflicting groups.
D. Being an advocator of an isolationist foreign policy.
22. An individual can contribute in maintaining international peace through: (G-12: Entrance)
A. Uniting to the common cause for peace and prosperity.
B. Supporting nuclear proliferation.
C. Investing all of a persons time and energy to selfish personal gains.
D. Giving a deaf ear to what is going on in the world.
23. Which one of the followings can be classified as a good quality of patriots? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Giving-up the secrets of the country
B. Respecting the democratic and human rights of others
C. Not to be professionally ethical
D. Ignoring the laws of the land     
24. Ethiopias contribution to the world excludes; (G-12: Entrance)
A. Serving as a symbol of independence for all oppressed people of the world
B. Its participation in United Nations peace missions
C. Taking somebody elses resources
D. Being a cradle of mankind and civilization       
25. Which one of the following achievements was a major accomplishment of the civil rights movement in the USA in 1950s? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Slavery was abolished.    
B. Racism was over.       
C. Women were given the right to vote.
D. Segregation laws were dropped.     
26. Which one of the following ethical behaviors is associated with showing respect to people? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Fairness     B. Civility
C. Courage     D. Truthfulness              
27.  Ethiopias leading role to the cause of Africa is symbolized by: (G-12: Entrance)
A. Ethiopias transformation as the largest economy in the continent.
B. Ethiopias being the only African country as a member of the League of Nations.
C. The establishment of the OAU/AU in Addis Ababa.
D. The opening of legations in Addis Ababa since 1896.
                               
Challenge 2: Questions taken from unit 6
1. Shouldering responsibilities: (G-12: Entrance)
A. is mandatory to escape from arrest.
B. is a sign of submissiveness and inferiority.
C. is not expected from top government officials.
D. Gives confidence to citizens to demand their rights.                
2. What is meant by shouldering responsibility? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Enjoying and exercising individual rights.
B. Fulfilling the duties expected form us.
C. Living for the enjoyment of others only.
D. Be hard working to achieve personal goals.            
3. What is the possible benefit that one gets from discharging of his /her responsibilities? (G-12: Entrance)
A. The inability to utilize their human and democratic rights
B. lack of self-confidence and self-accomplishment in their work
C. The achievement of being valued by the concerned body
D. The development of dependence upon others knowledge and skill         
4. What is the major advantage of fulfilling our obligations as Ethiopian citizens? (G-12: Entrance)
A. Socialization
B. Getting spiritual satisfaction
C. Enjoying our right in return
D. Getting financial reward                                          
5. What is the possible benefit that one gets from discharging of his /her responsibilities?  (G-12: Entrance)
A. The inability to utilize their human and democratic rights
B. lack of self-confidence and self-accomplishment in their work
C. The achievement of being valued by the concerned body
D. The development of dependence upon others knowledge and skill            
6. What is the possible benefit that one gets from discharging of his /her responsibilities?  (G-12: Entrance)
A. The inability to utilize their human and democratic rights
B. lack of self-confidence and self-accomplishment in their work
C. The achievement of being valued by the concerned body
D. The development of dependence upon others knowledge and skill      
7. A citizen can get one of the following benefits from the society when he/she shoulders his/her individual responsibilities properly?  (G-12: Entrance)
A. Contempt in the society    
B. Social isolation    
C. Social disrespect                                  
D. Social respect            
8. When a person properly executes ones responsibility, others could also benefit through,  (G-12: Entrance)
A. Having a decreased number of hard-working citizens.
B. Having an unhealthy society.
C. Having a self-sacrificing individual for social progress.
D. Having less amount of self-accomplished citizens.           
9. The cost of executing once responsibility may include,  (G-12: Entrance)
A. Getting job opportunities
B. Sacrificing once valuable life
C. Amassing social capital
D. Running businesses and securing profits                   
10. Which of the following is correct about national security and international community?  (G-12: Entrance)
A. Rich countries reduced development aid to poor countries to deal with Security Matters related to terrorism.
B. Terrorist activities attacking the USA do not pose a threat to African countries.
C. National security can be achieved in the absence of international security.
D. Absence of security in Ethiopia would not affect the Horn of Africa and the Middle East          
11. Which of the following is correct about global relations and concerns?  (G-12: Entrance)
A. Issues like poverty are concerns of a few countries of the world.
B. The world is increasingly becoming bigger enabling countries to ignore globalization.
C. Competition between countries has to be supported by cooperation to ease tension.
D. Possession of nuclear weapons by several countries is a guarantee for global peace.               
12. Which one of the following sentence is correct about cooperation and competition among nations?  (G-12: Entrance)
A. Cooperation corps up tensions results from competition for resources.
B. Countries cooperate to protect and preserve their natural and cultural heritages.
C. Cooperation between two nations last long when it is based on unequal benefits.
D. Countries cooperate for inequitable use of natural resources, such as cross boundary rivers.                 
13.In Ethiopia, one of the areas for cooperation with neighboring countries to achieve equitable use of natural resources is:  (G-12: Entrance)
A. The Blue Nile River
B. The Legadembi Gold Mines
C. The Ogaden Oil Resrve
D. The Ras Dashin Mountain                      
14. Countries in the world must cooperate among themselves for the sake of: (G-12: Entrance)
A. Assisting each other for the common good of mankind all over the world.
B. Expanding their cultural values globally.
C. Manufacturing heavy military equipment alone.
D. Only exploiting the environment.           
15. While countries of the world cooperate for the common good among themselves, they must always avoid?  (G-12: Entrance)
A. Through UNESCO protecting and preserving heritages
B. Joining the United Nations and working for global security
C. Focusing on competition rather than cooperation
D. Works closely and fight the treats of international terrorism.                      
16. Which of the following is true about the victims of HIV/AIDS?  (G-12: Entrance)
A. HIV/AIDS victims do not like social life
B. The number of the HIV/AIDS victims is very small in Ethiopia
C. HIV/AIDS is a threat against only the youth.
D. HIV/AIDS victims have been discriminated due to the poor levels of awareness among the society                              
17. . Which of the following is NOT true about HIV/AIDS?  (G-12: Entrance)
A. It is a global problem that needs global intervention.
B. It is number one killer disease in the developed world.
C. It conspires with inventions such as tuberculosis, malaria, typhoid and hepatitis.
D. Improving the living standards of poor nations is one way of combating HIV/AIDS.                         
18. Which of the following is NOT true?  (G-12: Entrance)
A. HIV/AIDS is incurable disease
B. HIV/AIDS is transmitted mainly through careless sexual intercourse
C. HIV/AIDS has nothing to do with the economic situations of a nation
D. HIV/AIDS creates a serious socio-economic challenge in todays world