Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF PAMPANGA
ARAYAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
300873 | ARENAS, ARAYAT

INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGION (MIDTERM)

TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read each items carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. The systematic study of the existence and nature of the divine.
A. Monism B. Theism C. Theology D. Worldview
2. These religions claim that there is only one God who could have designed and created the universe or may
directed all events that led to the creation of everything.
A. monism B. Monotheistic C. Theism D. Polytheistic
3. These religions are common among early people recognize many principal gods among whom no one is
supreme.
A. monism B. Monotheistic C. Theism D. Polytheistic
4. It refers to the disbelief, denial, or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.
A. Atheism B. Monism C. Monotheism D. Polytheistic
5. Who is believed to be the father of the monotheistic religions?
A. Abraham B. Jesus C. Mecca D. Moses
6. Attending regular Masses to celebrate the word of God. This statement shows.
A. Belief B. Religious C. Spirituality D. None of the above
7. Reading books of inspirational people and applying what has been learned in one’s life. This statement shows.
A. Belief B. Religious C. Spirituality D. None of the above
8. Choose the statement that shows being spiritual without being religious.
A. Every morning, Ofelia touches the image of Christ in her altar.
B. Ahmed has lived his everyday life following the teachings of Allah.
C. Peter believes in the presence of an overwhelming power greater than oneself.
D. Lisa finds inner peace, satisfaction, and contentment in life, while not strictly following religious dogmas.
9. Select the most appropriate action that you should do to show being religious.
A. Meditating in your room to contemplate one’s being.
B. Attending regular masses to celebrate the word of God.
C. Reading books of inspirational people and applying what has been learned in one’s life.
D. Learning the lives of people in the slam area and how they maintain happiness despite their situation.
10. In what country did Christianity originated?
A. Japan B. Philippines C. Spain D. USA
11. In what country did Islam originated?
A. India B. Japan C. Russia D. Saudi Arabia
12. In what country did Hinduism originated?
A. India B. Japan C. Russia D. Saudi Arabia
13. In what country did Shintoism originated?
A. Japan B. Philippines C. Spain D. USA
14. These religions actively solicit new converts and have widely and quickly diffused across the globe.
A. Ethnic Religion B. Exclusive Religion C. Non-exclusive Religion D. Universal Religion
15. Which of the following is NOT an Abrahamic Religion?
A. Christianity B. Confucianism C. Islam D. Judaism
16. Which of the following is a Dharmic Religion?
A. Confucianism B. Hinduism C. Shintoism D. Taoism
17. Which of the following sets of religion are under the Daoic religion?
A. Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
B. Hinduism, Mahayana, and Theravada Buddhism
C. Confucianism, Shintoism, and Taoism
D. None of the above.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF PAMPANGA
ARAYAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
300873 | ARENAS, ARAYAT

18. Select the statement where it shows religious landscape.

A. Religion has its practice for the burial of the dead.
B. Religion can be integrated with politics and government.
C. Religion is also an important, if not the primary, component of ethnicity.
D. Religion has a house of worship such as building, temple, synagogue, or mosque.
19. This positive effect of religion provides divine authority to ethical and moral principles, which also promote unity
among people.
A. Explains the unknown C. Promotes Social Change
B. Provides moral values D. Promotes Social Harmony
20. It provides a systematic model of the universe, which, in effect, determines organized human behavior.
A. Explains the unknown C. Promotes Social Change
B. Provides moral values D. Promotes Social Harmony
21. It can be instrumental in lobbying and campaigning for specific social issues using its moral teachings as the
basis of argument.
A. Explains the unknown C. Promotes Social Change
B. Provides moral values D. Promotes Social Harmony
22. It provides answers for the phenomena and questions that science or reason cannot explain, such as the origin
of life and the concept of the afterlife.
A. Explains the unknown C. Promotes Social Change
B. Provides moral values D. Promotes Social Harmony
23. It is the negative effect of religion that often favor men and as a result, perpetuate the notions of class or gender
discrimination and oppression.
A. Affirms Social Hierarchy C. Obstructs the use of reason
B. Causes Discrimination D. Triggers conflicts and fight
24. Which is NOT a positive effect of religion?
A. Gives positive goal in life C. Provides Social Harmony
B. Gives people a sense of belonging D. Serves as an economic tool for controlling the masses
25. Which is NOT a negative effect of religion?
A. Affirms Social Hierarchy C. Explain the unknown
B. Causes Discrimination D. Triggers conflicts and fight
26. Which of the following portrays religion causing discrimination?
A. Respecting each other’s rituals of their religion.
B. Being a good friend to anyone regardless of their religion.
C. Claiming that their religion is the right religion and only their followers will be saved in the afterlife.
D. None of the above.
27. A biblical figure considered to be the father of all nations.
A. Abraham B. Isaac C. Ishmael D. Mohammed
28. It is the sacred scriptures of Judaism.
A. Encyclopedia B. New Testament C. Ten Commandments D. Torah
29. It is the most important day in the Jewish Calendar.
A. Christmas B. Festival C. New Year D. Sabbath
30. These are the absolute laws given by God to Moses.
A. Five Books of Law B. New Testament C. Ten Commandments D. Torah
31. Judaism believes that there is only one God; therefore, it is a ________ religion.
A. Atheism B. Monism C. Monotheism D. Polytheism
32. How can you honor your father and mother.
A. Being disobedient.
B. Trample over their values.
C. Make your mom and dad look bad.
D. Let them know you understand what they’ve done for you.
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Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF PAMPANGA
ARAYAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
300873 | ARENAS, ARAYAT

33. Which type of Judaism are typically known for their strict observance of traditional Jewish law and rituals.
A. Conservative B. Humanistic C. Orthodox D. Reform
34. Select the statement that shows the holocaust.
A. Anti-Jewish campaigns
B. Creating memes about Jewish people.
C. Persecution and execution of around six million Jews.
D. Discrimination o prejudice against Jews as religious or racial group.
35. This contains the Christian dogmas or basic beliefs a Christian should possess.
A. Apostle’s Creed B. Eight Beatitudes C. New Testament D. Old Testament
36. It is the world’s largest religion.
A. Buddhism B. Christianity C. Islam D. Judaism
37. What is the symbol of the Holy Spirit in the Christian religion?
A. Dove B. Fish C. Palm leaf D. Peacock
38. Who founded Protestantism?
A. John Calvin B. John Wycliffe C. Martin Luther D. Prince Henry
39. This period of divisiveness resulted in the separation of the two churches, the Western Church, and the Eastern
Church.
A. Great Schism B. Inquisition C. Middle Ages D. Reformation
40. The mother of Jesus Christ.
A. Mary Anne B. Mary Magdalene C. Mary of Spain D. Virgin Mary
41. Which of the following is NOT a persona of the Holy Trinity?
A. God the Father B. The Daughter C. The Holy Spirit D. The Son
42. Jews considers Jesus as just another __________ of God, and the real Messiah is yet to come.
A. Child B. Messiah C. Prophet D. None of the above.
43. It is the concept of law and justice in Islam.
A. Fiqh B. Hajj C. Salah D. Shari’a
44. It is the declaration of faith of Muslims.
A. Hajj B. Salah C. Shahadah D. Zakat
45. It is the Muslims duty to give 2.5% of their income to the poor/needy.
A. Hajj B. Salah C. Shahadah D. Zakat
46. Referring to it as the “eternal book”, “imperishable tablet”, or “Mother of the Book”.
A. Fiqh B. Hadith C. Hajj D. Qur’an
47. Praying five times facing Mecca.
A. Hajj B. Salah C. Shahadah D. Zakat
48. Obligatory: fard, Forbidden: _________.
A. Fard B. Haram C. Mandub D. Mubah
49. Neutral: _________, Discouraged: Makruh.
A. Fard B. Haram C. Mandub D. Mubah
50. Select the major denomination of Islam.
A. Fard, haram, and mubah C. Shia, Sufi, and Sunni
B. Hajj, Salah, and Sawn D. None of the above.

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY:

JHERICA LY M. OCCEÑO RYAN L. NAVARRO REMEDIOS G. RIVERA, PhD

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