Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs – Grade 6 Test
Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. Some questions are
True or False.
Part 1: Physiological Needs (1–8)
1. What is something your body needs every day to stay alive?
2. True or False: Sleeping is a basic need.
3. Which of these is NOT a basic physical need?
4. Why do we eat food?
5. True or False: Watching TV is a basic need.
6. What do we need to breathe?
7. Which of these helps your body rest and grow?
8. True or False: You can live without food and water for a long time.
Part 2: Safety Needs (9–16)
9. What makes you feel safe at home?
10. True or False: Having a safe place to live is a safety need.
11. Which of these is a safety need?
12. What helps you feel safe at school?
13. True or False: Feeling scared all the time means your safety needs are not met.
14. What is one thing that helps keep you safe every day?
15. Which of these is NOT a safety need?
16. True or False: Police and firefighters help meet our safety needs.
Part 3: Love and Belonging (17–24)
17. Who helps you feel loved and accepted?
18. True or False: Being part of a group is a belonging need.
19. What makes you feel like you belong?
20. Which of these shows love and belonging?
21. True or False: You don’t need friends to feel happy.
22. What is one way to show love to your family?
23. Which of these helps you feel connected to others?
24. True or False: Belonging means feeling like you are part of a group.
Part 4: Esteem Needs (25–32)
25. What does “esteem” mean?
26. True or False: Getting a gold star for good work helps your self-esteem.
27. Which of these helps build your self-esteem?
28. What makes you feel proud of yourself?
29. True or False: Only adults need to feel respected.
30. Which of these shows respect for others?
31. What is one way to help a friend feel good about themselves?
32. True or False: Esteem needs are about feeling important and confident.
Part 5: Self-Actualization (33–40)
33. What is self-actualization?
34. True or False: Learning new things can help you grow as a person.
35. Which of these is an example of self-actualization?
36. What is something you love to do that helps you grow?
37. True or False: Everyone reaches self-actualization at the same time.
38. Which of these shows you are becoming your best self?
39. What is one goal you want to achieve in life?
40. True or False: Self-actualization is the highest level in Maslow’s hierarchy.
Answer Key
Part 1: Physiological Needs (1–8)
1. B. Water
2. True
3. C. Friendship
4. B. To stay healthy and strong
5. False
6. B. Oxygen
7. A. Sleep
8. False
Part 2: Safety Needs (9–16)
9. A. A locked door
10. True
11. B. Having a warm house
12. A. Teachers and rules
13. True
14. Answers may vary
15. D. A new video game
16. True
Part 3: Love and Belonging (17–24)
17. B. Family and friends
18. True
19. B. Being included in games
20. A. Sharing your lunch
21. False
22. Answers may vary
23. A. Playing with classmates
24. True
Part 4: Esteem Needs (25–32)
25. B. Feeling proud and respected
26. True
27. B. Doing your best
28. Answers may vary
29. False
30. A. Listening when someone talks
31. Answers may vary
32. True
Part 5: Self-Actualization (33–40)
33. B. Being your best self
34. True
35. A. Drawing your own comic book
36. Answers may vary
37. False
38. A. Helping others
39. Answers may vary
40. True
