Department of Education

DIVISION OF RIZAL
San Jose-Litex Senior High School

3rd Quarter Examination in Introduction to World Religion and Belief Systems

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read the following questions or statements, then write the letter of the correct answer on the sheet provided.
1. It is an organized system of belief, ceremonies and rules used to worship a god or group of gods.
A. Religion B. Spirituality C. Theism D. Worldview
2. It involves one`s integrative view of life that is more personal while affecting the human soul.
A. Religion B. Spirituality C. Theism D. Worldview
3. A collection of belief about life and the universe held by people.
A. Religion B. Spirituality C. Theism D. Worldview
4. A belief in the existence of one god viewed as the creative source of the human race and the world.
A. Religion B. Spirituality C. Theism D. Worldview
5. It is a belief system that says there is no real distinction between god and the universe.
A. Religion B. Spirituality C. Theism D. Worldview
6. Yahweh, Allah and Christian God are the examples of deity in what belief system?
A. Atheism B. Monism C. Monotheism D. Polytheism
7. Hinduism, the Ancient Greek and Egyptian Religion are good example of what belief system?
A. Atheism B. Monism C. Monotheism D. Polytheism
8. When you asked your classmate about his religious belief, he said that he denies the existence of god or do not believe in any
supernatural beings, he is considered part of what belief system?
A. Atheism B. Monism C. Monotheism D. Polytheism
9. Primitive people believed in souls of anima found in people and in all of nature. Which theory of origin of religion is it?
A. Animistic Theory B. Magic Theory C. Nature worship D. Wish Fulfilment
10. There were no god and that belief was simply a granted wish. Which theory is it?
A. Animistic Theory B. Magic Theory C. Nature worship D. Wish Fulfilment
11. He played a major role in establishing the three major religions and was known to migrated from Ur to Canaan with his people.
A. Abraham B. Confucius C. Lao Tzu D. Siddhartha Gautama
12. He is considered as China`s greatest philosopher who became the founder of a philosophical movement or system that developed
the importance of merit as basis of government service.
A. Abraham B. Confucius C. Lao Tzu D. Siddhartha Gautama
13. He may be a contemporary of Confucius who wrote the Tao Te Ching or The Book of the Way.
A. Abraham B. Confucius C. Lao Tzu D. Siddhartha Gautama
14. A son of aristocratic Indian family, he founded the religion Buddhism in India after being called the Buddha or the Enlightened one.
A. Abraham B. Confucius C. Lao Tzu D. Siddhartha Gautama
15. It is a sub-continent in Asia which the Judaism, Christianity and Islam were founded.
A. China B. Japan C. India D. West Asia
16. It is a country in Asia where Confucianism and Taoism were founded and spread as a its official or unofficial religion or belief
system.
A. Bangladesh B. China C. India D. Philippines
17. It is a country in Asia where Dharmic religions such as the Hinduism and Buddhism flourished.
A. China B. Japan C. India D. West Asia
18. An archipelagic country in Asia where Shintoism was founded and a sect of Buddhism was born and flourished.
A. China B. Japan C. India D. West Asia
19. In compare with Hinduism as a polytheistic religion, Judaism, Christianity and Islam is part of what belief system?
A. Monism B. Polytheism C. Monotheism D. Atheism
20. In Hinduism, it means duty, righteousness and ethics. It is found also in one`s caste in the present life.
A. Dharma B. Kami C. Karma D. Trinity
21. It is the ancestor of Jews whose origin can be traced in the desert of Arabian Peninsula.
A. Canaan B. Genesis C. Israel D. Hebrews
22. Which of the following personalities is NOT a patriarch of Judaism?
A. Abraham B. David C. Jacob D. Moses
23. It is the place where the Promise Land that God promised to Abraham, located in the western side of Fertile Crescent.
A. Canaan B. Genesis C. Israel D. Hebrews
24. Which of the following patriarch of Judaism is commanded by God to deliver the Hebrews from Egypt to Israel?
A. Abraham B. David C. Jacob D. Moses
25. Which of the following is CORRECT about the Hebrew doctrine or scriptures?
A. Pentateuch is traditionally authored by Simon or also known as Saint Peter and the disciples.
B. Torah is composed of the First Five Books or also known as the New Testament of the Bible.
C. While Tanakh is the written Torah, Talmud is known as the Oral Torah which means to study.
D. Patriarchs served as spokespersons who criticized the hypocritical practices in Jewish rituals.
26. Which of the following is CORRECT about the issues on Judaism and the Jews?
A. Women in Orthodox Judaism can request their husband to divorce them.
B. Jews are being called to return to their homeland by the German people.
C. Holocaust is the systematic genocide of the Jewish people by the Nazis.
D. There are at least 12 million Jews that are victim of the genocidal event.
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DIVISION OF RIZAL
San Jose-Litex Senior High School

3rd Quarter Examination in Introduction to World Religion and Belief Systems

27. It is the day where the Hebrews commemorates the God`s completion of the creation of the universe.
A. Pesach B. Rosh Hashanah C.Shabbat D. Tishri
28. It is a religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, who is considered by other sects as the Son of God or Messiah.
A. Buddhism B. Christianity C. Judaism D. Islam
29. Which of the following are the symbols associated with Christianity?
A. Crescent moon and sword C. Wheel of Law
B. Ichthys and cross D. Star of David
30. Which of the following is CORRECT about the Historical background of Christianity?
A. Christianity was born during the time that Palestine was under the rule of the New Babylonians.
B. Jesus fully supports the teachings of the Judaism that he founded his own religion, Christianity.
C. Early Christians believe in one God who is unchangeable, compassionate, careful and timeless.
D. The Jews did not accept the claim of Jesus Christ as he was the Son of God and true Messiah.
31. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT about the sacred scriptures of Christianity?
A. The first five books are considered as the Law or the Torah which refers as a guidance or instruction to us.
B. The Gospels tells the story of Christ about his teaching and life while the Epistles are letters written by him.
C. The third part of the Old Testament is also called as the Writings which includes the Psalms and Proverbs.
D. The Bible is the sacred book of the Christians originated from the Hebrew bible and tells Jesus`s teachings.
32. According to the Catholic Church, they instituted the Seven Sacraments. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
A. Baptism of sick C. Holy Communion
B. Confirmation D. Holy Matrimony
33. Which of the following is CORRECT about the worship and observances of the Christians?
A. Advent is the season of commemorating the passion or hard ships and the resurrection of Christ.
B. Pentecost is celebrated as a holiday to commemorate the coming Holy Spirit to early Christians.
C. During the Lenten season, the Christians celebrate the hardships of the disciples of Jesus Christ.
D. Christmas and the celebration of Jesus Christ`s birth is celebrated during the month of Pentecost.
34. It refers to the effort of the Catholic Church to sponsor activities and initiatives to promote mutual understanding and unity among
Christians.
A. Anointment C. Holy Communion
B. Ecumenism D. Holy Matrimony
35. He was considered as a messenger and the last prophet sent by God by the believers of Islam.
A. Abraham B. Jacob C. Isaac D. Muhammad ibn Abdullah
36. It is a cube-shaped ancient stone building that dates back to the time of Adam and Eve which became the most sacred site in
Islam.
A. Ark of the Covenant C. Tabernacle
B. Kaaba D. Temple of Jerusalem
37. It is the sacred writing of the Muslims which means “recitation” or “reading” and it is the supreme authority in all matters of faith,
theology and law of Islam.
A. Ketuvim B. Tanakh C. Torah D. Q`uran
38. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the foundation of Islam?
A. Islam began with the Saharan desert around early 7th century C.E influenced by Judaism, Christianity and Zoroastrianism.
B. Before Islam, pre-Islamic religion was monotheism where they worship only one God with other deities supporting them.
C. The Qurasyh tribe was being challenged by Muhammad because of praise of idols and numerous gods or the polytheism.
D. Muhammad was being taken by God by maintaining his physical body and lifting its soul to Heavens according to Muslims.
39. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the Five Pillars of Islam?
A. The Shahada means the obligatory prayer every day for Muslims.
B. The Zakat is a religious duty to Allah in compassion for the poor.
C. Sawm is the fasting of entire 30 days in the month of Ramadan.
D. All Muslims must attempt to pilgrim or to do hajj once in a lifetime.
40. Which of the following is CORRECT about the issues revolving around the Islam as a religion?
A. Women of Islam are allowed to lead or to read the Q`uran in front of the believers or religious Muslims.
B. Women in Islam has spiritual equal rights to men, can own, inherit or dispose properties and earnings.
C. Islam is a religion that allows mercy and at the same time promotes violence among the non-Muslims.
D. Islam is being promoted by countries like United States of America and United Kingdom to be convert.
41. It is considered as one of the oldest and most complex world religions originated in the Indian subcontinent.
A. Buddhism B. Confucianism C. Hinduism D. Islam
42. Historically, in this valley was the location of the origins of Hinduism dates back around 2500 B.C.E. to 1500 B.C.E.
A. Harappa B. Indus C. Mohenjo-daro D. Punjab
43. It is the language of earliest writings used in the ancient texts of Vedas and other related sacred scriptures of Hinduism.
A. Indian B. Hindu C. Punjabi D. Sanskrit
44. It is the earliest known Sanskrit literature from the Brahmanic period and oldest scriptures of Hinduism.
A. Shruti B. Shmriti C. Upanishads D. Vedas
45. In this concept, it represents the creation, preservation and destruction according to the Hindus.
A. Bhagavad Gita B. Mahabharata C. Trimurti D. Vishnu
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DIVISION OF RIZAL
San Jose-Litex Senior High School

3rd Quarter Examination in Introduction to World Religion and Belief Systems

II. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Directions: There are two statements in each item (A and B) with word/ or phrase underlined. Write TRUE if the both statements A and
B are correct. If one of the A or B statement is wrong, write the letter of corresponding incorrect statement, then followed
by the correct term to replace the wrong underlined word or phrase. If both statements A and B are incorrect, write FALSE.
_________46. A. Theism is often used as synonym with monism, which means a belief of existence of one god viewed as the creative
source of the human race and the world.
B. Polytheism on the other hand are common among early people which is the belief of many gods and no supreme
god.
_________47. A. Spirituality means relating the human spirit or soul that is one`s personal integrative view on life.
B. While theology is the systematic study of the existence of gods and the nature of the divine beings.
_________48. A. The ancient Hebrews once or many times called their God, Elohim or Adonai.
B. One of their patriarch is Moses which one of the descendants of Abraham, and renamed himself Israel.
_________49. A. India is home of the birth of dharmic religions such as the Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Zoroastrianism.
B. One of the major belief system that dominated India in today`s society is Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism.
_________50. A. Confucian ideals aspire to harmonize human relations and serves as a guide for social behavior and leadership.
B. In Daoism, it centers on Dao as a way or path similar to Confucianism on truth or way related to human affairs.
_________51. A. One of the examples of “religion promotes social harmony” is the Confucian ideals of filial piety and ahimsa of
Shintoism.
B. Religion provides moral values means the function of religion as the one who makes people to realize what is good
and wrong, providing a system or reward and punishment for those believers.
_________52. A. Styagraha and the People Power Revolution are the testimonies of the effects of religion that provides social
inequality.
B. One of the positive effects of religion is providing one`s goals in life such as the missions that given and completed by
several religious personalities like Siddhartha Gautama, Moses, Muhammad and Jesus Christ.
_________53. A. Some religious-based practices of mortuary can be also detrimental to public health of the society, which is
considered as one the negative effects of religion.
B. Sati or self-immolation of widow on her husband`s funeral is one of the negative effects of religion that is originated
from Israel 700 years ago.
_________54. A. Tanakh is the Hebrew Bible which is a combination of the three scriptures, the Torah, Nevi`im & Ketuvim.
B. Nevi`im is one of the parts of Tanakh which tells the stories of prophets, subdivided into Early prophets, Later
prophets and twenty-four minor prophets.
_________55. A. The Ten Commandments are set of absolute laws given by God to Moses at the biblical mount in Sinai which are
twice mentioned in the book of Exodus and Leviticus.
B. The first of the Ten Commandments is to “Honor your father and mother, that days may be long upon the land which
the LORD your God is giving you.”.
_________56. A. Shabbat is one of the most important day in the Jewish calendar which commemorates the God`s completion of the
creation of the universe.
B. Shabbat starts on the few minutes before the sunrise on Friday and ends with sunset on Saturday which almost
consist of 25 hours.
_________ 57. A. Some of the Christians believed in Holy Trimurti which means the that God is composed of three personas; God the
Father, the God the Son and Holy Spirit.
B. The New Testament is composed of 27 books and composed of two sections, the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke
and John, and the Letters or Epistles written by various Christian leaders.
_________58. A. The Seven Sacraments are the sayings that Jesus Christ has said in his Sermon on the Mount recorded in Matthew
Chapter 5-7.
B. The Sacrament of Marriage is the union of the man and woman for the purpose of procreation and mutual support
according to the Bible.
_________59. A. The Advent refers to the season of waiting for the birth of Messiah hence its celebration lasts for four weeks.
B. The Pentecost is celebrated as a holiday to commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the early Christians.

_________60. A. Emperor Constantine, the Roman emperor, officially instated the Christianity as it`s official state religion.
B. The Great Schism happened in 1054 A.D. when the Western Latin Roman Christianity and Eastern Greek Byzantine
Christianity separated as sects of Christianity.
 Department of Education
DIVISION OF RIZAL
San Jose-Litex Senior High School

3rd Quarter Examination in Introduction to World Religion and Belief Systems