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What is contentment according to the text?
What is contentment according to the text?
- The state of being unhappy and dissatisfied with one's possessions
- The state of always wanting more possessions
- The state of disregarding one's possessions
- The state of being happy and satisfied with one's possessions (correct)
Which attribute is NOT associated with contentment?
Which attribute is NOT associated with contentment?
- Cheerfulness and optimism
- Greed (correct)
- Gratitude
- Satisfaction
What is an attribute of discipline mentioned in the text?
What is an attribute of discipline mentioned in the text?
- Punctuality (correct)
- Indecisiveness
- Laziness
- Disrespect for authority
Which consequence is NOT associated with indiscipline?
Which consequence is NOT associated with indiscipline?
What is the role of discipline in personal and professional success according to the text?
What is the role of discipline in personal and professional success according to the text?
Which attribute is NOT mentioned in the consequences of lack of contentment?
Which attribute is NOT mentioned in the consequences of lack of contentment?
How did the military leader in Nigeria accumulate a colossal sum of money?
How did the military leader in Nigeria accumulate a colossal sum of money?
What was one method used by the military leader to get money from the central bank?
What was one method used by the military leader to get money from the central bank?
How did the military leader's adviser usually transport the money to the head of state's house?
How did the military leader's adviser usually transport the money to the head of state's house?
What happened to the $508m found in the military leader's family Swiss bank accounts?
What happened to the $508m found in the military leader's family Swiss bank accounts?
When did Liechtenstein send $277m to Nigeria?
When did Liechtenstein send $277m to Nigeria?
By 2018, how much money had Switzerland returned to Nigeria?
By 2018, how much money had Switzerland returned to Nigeria?
Study Notes
Contentment and Discipline
- Contentment is a state of being satisfied with what one has, without excess desire for more.
- The attribute NOT associated with contentment is excess desire for more.
Discipline
- An attribute of discipline mentioned in the text is its role in personal and professional success.
- Discipline is necessary for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Indiscipline
- The consequence NOT associated with indiscipline is achieving success.
Consequences of Lack of Contentment
- The attribute NOT mentioned in the consequences of lack of contentment is happiness.
Corruption in Nigeria
- A military leader in Nigeria accumulated a colossal sum of money through corrupt means.
- One method used by the military leader to get money from the central bank was unauthorized withdrawal.
- The military leader's adviser usually transported the money to the head of state's house using convoys of vehicles.
- The $508m found in the military leader's family Swiss bank accounts was seized.
- Liechtenstein sent $277m to Nigeria as part of the recovered funds.
- By 2018, Switzerland had returned $1.07 billion to Nigeria.
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Description
This quiz focuses on contentment as a value in civic education. It covers the definition, attributes, and consequences of lack of contentment, including topics like satisfaction, gratitude, and consequences like corruption and greed.
