Grade 8 - Morality
Unit 6 Review
Everyone's Dignity
First Name
Last Name
Date
A. Work with Words
Select the the choice that best completes the sentence.
1. Societies organized to promote the _____ give opportunities to all people to reach their fulfillment more fully and easily.
common good
justice system
theological virtues
global peace
2. The _____ of people include(s) the right to life, to a moral environment, to a united family, and to religious freedom
theological virtues
fundamental rights
common good
fundamental values
3. The standard by which the Church judges “yes” or “no” to social practices is the _____.
liturgy
Traditions
human person
social sin
4. _____ mean(s) that we stand with and are related to people who are deprived of their human rights.
Common good
Justice
Solidarity
Fortitude
5. _____ is the effect of personal sins over a period of time that affect society.
Social sin
Common sin
Discrimination
Prejudice
B. Check Understanding
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. Then rewrite the false statements to make them true.
6. Human dignity and global peace are essential to the common good.
True
False
7. Blessed Pope John Paul II founded many of his writings in the area of human rights.
True
False
8. Three essential elements to promote the common good are respect for fundamental rights, prosperity, and security for some.
True
False
9. Citizens must obey the directives of civil authorities unless the directives are immoral.
True
False
10. Sins wound our human nature and therefore they injure human solidarity.
True
False
C. Make Connections: Interpret
Write a one-paragraph response to the questions.
11. “Justice, love, and peace are furthered by the specific, concrete actions of each individual.” What does this statement mean to you? What specific, concrete actions can you take to promote the common good in your family, school, neighborhood, or community?