Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
PANGASINAN SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE II
Binalonan, Pangasinan

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

INTRODUCTION OF WORLD RELIGION AND BELIEF SYSTEMS
S.Y. 2022 – 2023

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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Directions: Read and analyze the statement. Write the letter of the correct answer in the blank
provided

_______1. Which of the following concepts regarding religion in NOT true?

a. Religion is the pursuit of transformation guided by a sacred belief system.
b. Religion is an organized system of ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god.
c. Religion provides the opportunity to deeply grasp the many belief and practices
that mold humankind’s spiritual needs.
d. Religion doesn’t link to human kind’s quest to search for the real meaning of life.
_______2. Which is a collection of beliefs about life and the universe being held by the people?
a. Worldview b. Theology c. Spiritually d. Theism
_______3. Of the following, the one that most clearly reveals the person’s spiritual development
in his ______________.
a. Reflects one’s integrative view of life while affecting the human soul.
b. Reflects or ability to deal with reality
c. Capacity to think in terms of the past.
d. Capacity to remember things.
______4.Which of the following is NOT a Jewish principles of faith.
a. God does not exist
b. God is one and unique
c. God is incorporated
d. God is eternal
______5.According to the Jewish tradition, the Hebrew Bible is divided into ______ principal
section.
a. Four b. Two c. Five d. Three
______6. The text Torah (“teaching”) is composed of the First “Five Books” or the Pentateuch
traditionally believed to have been authored by Moses through divine instructions in
Sinai. These include ____________.
a. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Revelations
b. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Mark

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 c. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy
d. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Mathew
______7. It is an authoritative collections of rabbinic interpretations of the sacred scripture.
a. Talmud b. Geneva c. Pentateuch d. Writings
______8. How did the Arabian people performed their pilgrimage during the Hajj, one of the
Pillars of Islam, which refers to the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca as they reached
Kaaba?
a. Muslims walked around the kaaba seven times in a counterclockwise
direction.
b. Muslims walked around the kaaba six times in a counterclockwise direction.
c. Muslims walked around the kaaba seven times in a clockwise direction.
d. Muslims walked around the kaaba six times in a clockwise direction.
______9. The concept of Messiah in Judaism pertains to a great political human leader descended
from David who shall accomplish prearranged things in the coming future, such as
bringing of Jews to Israel
a. “enlightened one” b. “renaissance one” c. “anointed one” d. “chosen one”
______10. It pertains to the methodical, bureaucratic and state sponsored persecution and
execution of Jews which means “Sacrifice of fire”.
a. indulgence b. simony c. great schism d. holocaust
______11. A God-loving and God-fearing person manifested good deeds, obeyed core of
teachings of Christianity and prayed with heart. How do you describe a person with
their manifestation?
a. religious b. spiritual c. prayerful d. charitable
______12. The cross is one of the most ancient human symbols, and has been used by many
religions, most notably Christianity. What element of religion is indicated?
a. emotional experience b. material expression c. people d. community
______13. The Ten Commandments were set of laws given by God to the people of Israel at Mt.
Sinai through ________.
a. Old Testament b. New Testament c. Book of Prophets d. Bible
______14. Which statement is true that pertains to Salat?
a. Is done before sunset, noon, mid-afternoon, after sunset, and before midnight.
b. Is done after sunset, noon, mid-afternoon, after sunset, and after midnight.
c. Is done before sunset, noon, mid-afternoon, after sunset, and after midnight.
d. Is done before sunset, noon, mid-afternoon, after sunset, and midnight.
______15. The following statements are positive effects of religion except,__________.
a. Religion provides moral values.
b. Religion gives positive goal in life.
c. Religion is an economic tool for exploiting the masses.
d. Religion promotes social harmony.
______16. Basic beliefs: ________; Mercy Killing: __________
a. Trinity; Ecumenism
b. Pentecost; Great Schism
c. Messiah; Penitensya
d. Creed; Euthanasia
______17. Which of the following concepts regarding religion is true?
a. Religion has become a very important aspect in the development of
civilization and culture.
b. Dating back to the emergence of ancient societies, religion has not played an
important role in the lives of our ancestors.
c. Religion was not developed for man’s needs to have a sense of origin and
destination.

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 d. Religious fanaticism will never lead to feelings of hatred, which could lead
to racism, and eventually violence.
______ 18. How can we compare the nature of religion based on the historical foundation,
geographical setting and culture milieu?
a. Geography and culture that have an effect on the establishment and
development of religions.
b. Belief systems originate in certain localities within the context of culture.
c. Religions have their origin stories and are universal in nature.
d. Various theories have been formulated to explain the origin of religions.
______19. According to Buddhism , desire is the fundamental cause of suffering.
Therefore, extinguish the self, don’t obsess about oneself. Give up all
materials and possessions of the world except _____________.
a. There is suffering in the world. To live is to suffer
b. The cause of suffering is people’s desires for pleasure and material goods.
c. The solutions is to eliminate desire and attachments (Nirvana).
d. When it is accepted it does not give hopes and trust that all can be brought
well.
_______ 20. Human beings have a dual nature - one is the spiritual and immortal essence (soul).
the other one is empirical - life and character.
a. Hinduism b. Buddhism c. Christianity d. Islam
_______21. “Surrender or submit oneself for obedience to God” to “enter into a condition
of peace and security with God through allegiance and surrender to him”.
a. Christians b. Buddhist c. Muslims d. Hindus
_______ 22. A spiritual person who believes in the concept that the church is a religious system can
be described as such because he __________.
a. allows others to divide their religious tasks among themselves.
b. entertains other religious ideas.
c. has a sacred church that is governed by religious rules and regulations with himself
a source of believers.
d. allows religious activities such as ecumenism.
_______ 23. How do the Five Pillars of Islam give a sense of unity and structure to the religion as
followed by all Muslim worldwide?
a. The Muslim refuse strictly to their faith as they universally follow the “The
Five pillars”
b.The Muslims consider Hagar as a messenger and then last prophet of Islam.
c. The Muslims adhere strictly to their faith as they universally follow “Five Pillars”
d. Islam has beliefs called “The Five Pillars”
________24. From Hinduism beliefs, Dharma includes the following concept, EXCEPT
a. Signifies behaviors that are in accord with the universe
b. Includes duties, rights, laws, conduct, virtues and ‘‘right way of living”
c. People are encouraged to practice good Dharma and they may come back
into
a higher class/better life.
d. The purpose of life is not to obtain liberation from the cycle of reincarnation
_______ 25. Services to others, mindfulness, and remembering the level of our being while
fulfilling our actions.
a. Karma (The way of Work)
b. Raja Yoga (The way of Meditation)
c. Bhakti Yoga (The way of Love)
d. Jnana Yoga (The way of Knowledge)

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 _______ 26. The caste system is one major distinguishing features of Indian cultures that still affects
modern day society. Create the hierarchical position of the following caste of India.
a. Kshatryia, Vaishya, Sudra, Bhramin
b. Vaishya, Bhramin, Kshatryia, Sudra
c. Bhramin, Kshatryia, Vaishya, Sudra
d. Bhramin, Vaishya, Kshatryia, Sudra
________ 27. “School of elder monk” or “school of the ancients.”) or the “Southern
School of Buddhism.”
a. Mahayana Buddhism c. Theravada Buddhism
b. Tibetan Buddhism d. Indian Buddhism
________ 28. Mahayana branch accepts the canonical text of the Theravada school, such as the
Tripitaka, Sanskrit word for ___________ which is collection of Buddha teachings,
It also has a wide array of philosophical and devotional basket, especially since
Mahayana Buddhism initially became more respective to change and to subsequently
innovations even from indigenous culture.
a. “ Three Monks” c. “ Three Books”
b. “ Three Bowls” d. “ Three Baskets”
________ 29. Sutras Pitaka: Discourse; Vinaya Pitaka: _____________
a. Doctrine b. Discipline c. Honesty d.Virtue
_______ 30. All Hindus aim to achieve the four-fold purpose of life that includes ___________.
a. dharma, artha, kama, and moksha.
b. dharma, artha, kama, and karma.
c. dharma, artha, kama, and vedas.
d. dharma, artha, kama, and yoga.
_______ 31. Their fundamental teachings are from Buddha, whose life became an inspiration to the
followers.
a. Theravada b. Mahayana c. Hinduism d. Both “a” and
“b”
_______ 32. People must accomplish their task so that society can prosper as a whole.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. Not at all
_______ 33. Daoism’s foundational text is the Tao te Ching or Dao De Jing, meaning
a. “The Book of the Way and its Strength.”
b. “The Book of the Way and its Love.”
c. “The Book of the Way and its Power.”
d. “The Book of the Way and its Light.”
_______ 34. The following statement are correct, EXCEPT:
a. The Dao is distinct from God. It is not being for it is the origin of all beings, and its great
virtue is that it does everything but desire nothing.
b. Daoist believe that the universe originated from the Dao, which created and
controls the universe and distantly guide things on their way.
c. The De, which means virtue or the proper adherence to Dao, is another basic
concept of Daoism.
d. According to Daoist cosmology, the big circle signifies the Tao (Dao), the
source of no existence.

______ 35. The Yin and Yang is the most well-known Daoist religious symbol. It is an image
composed of a circle divided into two swirling parts: one black and other white, which
means the balance of ___________.
a. Nature or Universe c. Life and Death

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b. Value and Virtue d. Mind and Heart
______ 36. Arranged jumbled letters with its description,
which means “no behavior” or “do nothing.” __________
a. UW-EIW c. UW- IEW
b. EW-UIW d. WU-EWI
______ 37. Purification is a key concept of Shintoism, that is why much of their rituals make use
of what element for cleansing purposes.
a. Stone b. Fire c. Flower d. Water
_______ 38. Shintoists often place a small altar (“kami shelf”) inside their houses and this is
where they perform the following rituals to the kami (who, they believe, could see
and hear what they are doing) except _____________.
a. Purification b. Offertory c. Clapping their hands d. Dancing
_____ 39. What does the golden rule of Confucianism “ Do not do unto others what you
would not want others to do unto you.” mean?
a. “Treating others as what we want to be treated.”
b. “Be good and do good.”
c. “If others can why can I.”
d. “Respect begets respect.”
_____40. Arrange the following events based on their order of occurrences. 1.) Abu Bakr was
designated to succeed Mohammad. 2 ) Mohammad went to a crave in Mount Hira. 3.)
Mohammad established a mosque in Medina. 4.) The Angel Gabriel appeared to him
and tasked him to spread the message of Allah. 5.) Mohammad died after a triumphant
return to Mecca.
a. 5,2,4,3,1
b. 5,3,2,4 ,1
c. 5,1,3,2,4
d. 5, 1,3,4,2

Prepared by: Checked & Reviewed:

EDMUND D. CUSTODIO, PhD DOMINGO D. DE VERA DANILO T. SIBLAG

Teacher III/Subject Teacher OIC SHS Coordinator Head Teacher III- Araling Panlipunan

Noted:

JEROME S. PARAS, EdD

Principal IV