INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

Alimannao Hills, Peñablanca, Cagayan 3502 Philippines

HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Email Address: isaphsdept@gmail.com
FIRST QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT
SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS AND BELIEF SYSTEM
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
DIRECTIONS: Read the following statements and questions carefully. Choose the letter of the
correct answer from the given choices.

1. Which among the following is the fastest and second largest religion?
A. Hinduism C. Christianity
B. Islam D. Buddhism
2. Islam:___________; Christianity: Jesus of Nazareth.
A. Siddhartha Gautama C. Prophet Muhammad
B. Buddha D. Imam
3. What Arabic word implies submission to the will of God?
A. Muslim C. Imam
B. Allah D. Islam
4. What is the official sacred text of Islam?
A. Qur’an C. New Testament
B. Old Testament D. Bible
5. Which is NOT part of the Five Pillars of Islam?
A. Shahadah C. Zakat
B. Salat D. Reincarnation
6. Which of the following statements best describe Shahadah?
A. Offering five canonical prayers every day.
B. Muslims are required to fast during the month of Ramadan.
C. The compulsory of portion of one’s wealth to charity or religious tax.
D. It is the Muslims’ declaration of faith, obedience, and submission to Allah.
7. The family of Mr. Khan visits a Muslim community and observed that Muslims Pray five times
a day. Which of the following Five pillars of Faith in Islam is shown?
A. Shahadah C. Zakat
B. Salat D. Sawm
8. Why dharma is considered as central to the Hindu worldview?
A. Speaks about religious obligations, social and cultural obligations.
B. It is written in Old Arabic and is divided into chapters (suras) and verses (ayas).
C. Contributed an array of many cultural and artistic advances to the world.
D. Contributed in the fields of astronomy, geography, alchemy, and astrology.
9. Vedas:___________; Bhagavad-Gita:song of the blessed.
A. Knowledge C. Calling
B. Ministry D. Near
10. Which of the following views of deity in Hinduism states the embodiment of the divine?
A. Statue C. Wisdom
B. Image D. Knowledge
11. How religion is closely linked to Karma?
A. It means that the result of the past life will occur in the present.
B. Comprehensive method that emphasizes meditation, while encompassing the whole yoga.
C. It is believed that all is one and all are interconnected
 D. It is both developing kind of virtue that will help one to achieve liberation.
12. Which of the following shows ways of Sanatana dharma?
A. Provides elaborate scriptural teachings found in the Vedic tradition.
B. It refers to ascetical and meditative disciplines that lead to knowledge
C. Help define who and what each person decides to become.
D. They speak about principles and values that govern his ordinary life such.
13. What another form of dharma speaks socio-religious system within the Hindu society?
A. varnashrama dharma C. ahimsa dharma
B. sanatana dharma D. yoga dharma
14. Muslims had portion of their wealth compulsory donated to charity or religious tax
communities. Which among the Five Pillars of Faith is shown?
A. Shahadah C. Zakat
B. Salat D. Sawm
15. Eid al-adha:the feast of sacrifice; eid al-Fitr:_____________.
A. the festival of breaking fast C. annual pilgrimage to Mecca
B. Ramadan D. five canonical prayers
16. Muslims are required to fast during the month of Ramadan. Which among the Five Pillars of
faith is described?
A. Shahadah C. Hajj
B. Salat D. Sawm
17. The word Allah is a contraction of the Arabic word Al-llah which means __________.
A. The Prophet C. The God
B. The Chosen One D. The Cow
18. Which of the following is NOT part of the three major paths that every Hindu should
follow?
A. way of works C. way of devotion
B. way of knowledge D. way of living
19. Which among the three major paths in Hinduism gives importance to putting one’s faith in
personal God?
A. way of works C. way of devotion
B. way of knowledge D. way of living
20. Hindus are expected to perform proper ritual and do one’s duty in society. Which among
the three major path associates the statement?
A. way of works C. way of devotion
B. way of knowledge D. way of living
21. Hindus observe the promotion of asceticism and seeking unity with eternal. Which among
the three major path support the statement?
A. way of works C. way of devotion
B. way of knowledge D. way of living
22. Where does Hinduism originated?
A. Indus Valley C. Israel
B. Mecca D. Medina
23. Which of the following is NOT true about Gautama Buddha?
A. His birth name is Siddhartha Gautama.
B. Was born as the crown prince of Kapilavastu.
C. He lived a privileged and luxurious life.
D. Escaped Medina and form his own army.
24. Buddha went outside and saw the first three sights which comprised his view of life as
suffering. How does he characterized suffering?
A. sickness, senility, and death C. death, rebirth, and suffering
 B. senility, compassion, and living D. wisdom, fear and love
26.There are three essential virtues or qualities that emerged in the life of Gautama. Which is
NOT included?
A. renunciation C. kindness.
B. wisdom D. compassion
27. Siddharatha Gautama is also known as Bodhisattva. What does the underlined word mean?
A. enlightened being C. religious dogma
B. supernatural being D. cultural right
28. Theravada Buddhism was established by Ashoka’s children in Sri Lanka. What does
Theravada mean?
A. advocates of the doctrine of the elders
B. social advocates in society
C. plurality on wisdom
D. internal experience
29. What is the liberal branch of Buddhism?
A. mahayana C. theravada
B. shamshadah D. Ashoka
30. Nirvana: too cool by blowing; greed:______________.
A. generate karma C. rebirth
B. samsara D. suffering
31. What is the first tradition of Buddhism that emerged after the death of the Buddha?
A. mahayana C. theravada
B. shamshadah D. Ashoka
32. Which is NOT part of the Six Paramitras?
A. generosity C. patience
B. morality D. culture
33. Buddhist believes it is not only the monks who could attain nirvana but the lay people as
well. Which sect of Buddhism exercise this belief?
A. mahayana C. natural buddhism
B. theravada D. traditional
34. Master Cong:___________; Jesus: Christ.
A. Buddha C. Confucius
B. the enlightened one D. Vishnu
35. After the death of Confucius, his followers generated texts and compiled his different
teachings. Which is one of the collections of his sayings and teachings?
A. Lu Yu C. Shijing
B. Li Xue D. Dao Xue
36. Which book contains documents about the mythology and history of China from the time of
legendary emperors of Confucius time?
A. Shijing C. Chun Qui
B. Shujing D. Yi Jing
37. The Analects was arranged by the disciples of Confucius. How many verses does it contain?
A. 333 C. 497
B. 111 D. 500
38. What book reflects Confucianism facing many intellectual challenges during the time of
Mencius?
A. Analects C. The doctrine of Mean
B. The Great Learning D. Meng Zi

39. Which book is a guide on how to become a true Confucian Gentleman?

 A. Analects C. The doctrine of Mean
B. The Great Learning D. Meng Zi
40. Which of the following show Filial Piety as a Confucian practice and virtue?
A. Seeing what is right.
B. Son offers parents the utmost respect when at home.
C. Knowing what is proper, right, and moral based on one’s status.
D. Honesty and sincerity are important in the proper development of one’s inner self.
41. What are the distinct and unique to human society and are based on a society’s beliefs,
traditions, and religions?
A. Rituals C. Gentleman
B. Humanity D. Courage
42. The following are examples of overview of Confucian practices and virtues EXCEPT
____________.
A. Rituals C. Gentleman
B. Humanity D. Fear
43. Which statement show the view of Confucius on Women?
A. creates harmonious household C. Powerful influencer
B. the law maker D. Peace advocate
44. Which of the following is the given view of Confucius on Education?
A. Education is for rich people
B. Education is for male only
C. Education is for everyone
D. Education is not essential
45. Which of the following is one of the names given for Taoism?
A. The method of Huang and Lao C. The Chosen one
B. The enlightened one D. The only religion
46. Which of the following is one of the earliest materials that contain the teachings of Laozi?
A. Sao C. Lao
B. Tao D. Hao
47. Where do the beginnings of Taoist beliefs and practices such as Feng Shui can be found?
A. Ching C. Tao Te Ching
B. Tao D. Laozi
48. Which one is considered as one of the Five Classics of Confucianism?
A. I-Ching C. Tao Te Ching
B. Tao D. Laozi
49. Who among the following championed Taoism?
A. Lao Tsu C. Xunzi
B. Zhuangzi D. Ching
50. What is the earliest Taoist scripture?
A. T’ai-p’ing C. Xunzi
B. Tai-ping D. Zhuangzi
51. The Tao is the great origin of the cosmos and the way of the cosmos. What does it mean?
A. It generated, generates, and will continue to generate everything.
B. Understanding about the relation of nature to humans.
C. parents are the manifestation of such interplay
D. three energies do not complement
52. Why wu wei central concept of Taoism?
A. It is a lifestyle that encourages a person to practice contemplation and meditation.
B. It is central in understanding the teaching of Laozi and his followers.
C. It is a cosmic principle is thought.
 D. It has no rules and plans.
53. Which of the following is NOT included in the five elements of Chinese cosmology?
A. heat C. fire
B. water D. metal
54. What does taiji symbol depicts?
A. everything is equal C. everything is good
B. everything is fair D. everything has its opposite
55. Where does Shinto as a religion originated?
A. Korean origin C. Indian origin
B. Japanese origin D. Asian origin
56. Which among the following is NOT a belief system under cultural symbols?
A. Budhism C. Judaism
B. Christianity D. Confucianism
57. Those who are called Shinto are those who are born Japanese. Which of the following
statements makes this TRUE?
A. One becomes a member of Shinto through blood and not by means of proselytizing.
B. Integrate in their religious rituals and practices some elements of Japanese folk tradition
C. There is no moment in life or in the world that is characterized by pure darkness or pure
lightness.
D. Humans have the tendency to become an observer and analyzer rather than a partaker
and cooperator in nature.
58. Imperial Shinto: Koshitsu Shinto; ____________: Kokka Shinto
A. One tradition C. Shrine Shinto
B. State Shinto D. Sectarian Shinto
59. Which one refers to the mixture of Buddhism and Shinto?
A. Ryobu Shinto C. Kyoha shinto
B. Mikan Shinto D. Shamanic Shinto
60. Which form of Shinto expression deals with shamans?
A. Ryobu Shinto C. Kyoha shinto
B. Mikan Shinto D. Shamanic Shinto

For items 61-70, read and analyze carefully the following statements. Choose A if the statement is
TRUE and B if FALSE.

61. Islam can be traced back to the story of its founder Prophet Muhammad.
62. The Hindus do not accept the term Hinduism to refer religion.
63. Confucianism has brought social and political changes in the world.
64. Confucianism has undergone hundreds of years of reforms in order to become what it is
now.
65. Siddhartha Gautama lived a privileged and luxurious life.
66. Mahayana Buddhism was established by Ashoka’s children in Sri Lanka.
67. Theravada is a liberal branch of Buddhism.
68. The Four Noble Truths are divided into two groups.
69. Buddhahood is the main purpose of Mahayana practice.
70. It is important to remember the Buddhism is not centered upon the person of the Buddha.

Prepared by:

Vennil Aldrine L. Catanis, LPT

 Subject Teacher

Checked and Reviewed:

Marlon P. Saquing Ariel A. Durwin, LPT

Area head, Social Science/Mapeh/Abm Academic Coordinator

Recommending Approval:

Ericson Mallari, LPT

OIC Principal

Approved:

Winnie T. Cancejo, RRT, MPH

OIC Vice President for Academic Affairs