Major Religions of the World: 300-1500 CE

10th Grade

Purpose:

This formative assessment is designed to give the students and the teacher information
regarding the students’ mastery over the characteristics of the major world religions during 300
to 1500 CE, as well as review their map-reading skills from the previous unit. Students will
complete three different tasks to show knowledge of the content. They will answer ten multiple
choice questions, five true or false questions, and five matching questions. After completing the
assessment, the teacher will review the results with the students, so that the students know their
own mastery level. Students will then be given the opportunity to review their assessment,
marking which questions they answered incorrectly and which learning targets they struggled on.
This will help both the student and the teacher see if they are ready to move onto the next unit
about the interactions between the major world religions during 300 to 1500 CE.

Standards:

WHS 4.1.2 Using historical and modern maps and documents, analyze the continuing spread
of major world religions during this era and describe the encounters between
religious groups, including:
● Islam and Christianity (Roman Catholic and Orthodox) increased trade
and the Crusades
● Islam and Hinduism in South Asia
● Continuing tensions between Catholic and Orthodox Christianity.

Learning Targets Knowledge Items Reasoning Items

I can identify the major world religions during 2, 3, 5, 6

300-1500 CE.

I can identify beliefs particular to a religion. 4, 7, 8, 9, 10

I can locate the origin point of each major religion 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
on a map.

I can recognize the chronological order of the 1

emergence of major world religions.
 Name:_________________________

Date:_____________

Major Religions 300-1500 CE

Directions:

Now that we have discussed the identifying characteristics and beliefs of the major world
religions in this era, we can begin talking about their interactions with each other. In order to do
so, we need to check how well you know those identifying characteristics and beliefs. After
finishing this assessment, you will have the opportunity to go back through and see what
questions you missed so that you better understand your own knowledge of this material. This
will also let me know what we need to review before we move on to the next unit.

This assessment is 20 questions: 10 multiple choice, 5 true or false, and 5 matching

questions. Each question is worth one point.

● You will write the letter that best suits your answer in the blank next to the
question for each multiple choice question.
● You will write true or false in the black next to each statement for each true or
false question. For extra credit, you may correct a false statement.
● You will draw a clear line between the matching statements for the matching
questions.

When you answer a question, mark whether you are sure or unsure of your answer. This
will be helpful when you go back through the assessment to see what you need to review before
moving on. Please answer the unsure/sure question honestly, you will not be marked down for
being unsure of an answer.

You will have the entire class period of 50 minutes to complete this assessment. Before
you start, double check that you have written your name and the date on the top of this page.
Take your time and do your best. If you have a question, please raise your hand and I will come
help you as best I can. Remember to read the entire question carefully before marking your
answer.

When you finish this assessment, turn it over and leave it on your desk. I will come
around and collect them. You may take out other work once I collect your assessment, but please
remain quiet so that others can finish their assessment.

You may begin this assessment. Take your time, and good luck!

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Section One: Multiple Choice (10 questions, 1 point each)

Directions: Read the questions carefully and look over any maps or passages provided. Read
each answer option and determine which one answers the question best. Mark the letter matching
your answer in the blank next to the question. Then check the space that corresponds with how
sure you are of your answer. REMEMBER, YOU WILL NOT BE MARKED DOWN FOR
BEING UNSURE OF YOUR ANSWER. Look at the example below to help you better
understand what to do.

Example:
___C____ 1. Chicago is a _____ Sure Unsure
A. Country __X___ _____
B. Continent
C. City
D. County

You may begin

____ 1. The correct order of the emergence of the major world Sure Unsure
religions is: ______ _______
a. Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism.
b. Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism.
c. Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity.
d. Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam.

____ 2. Judaism was founded by _____, around the year ______. Sure Unsure
a. Abraham, 2000 BCE ______ _______
b. Muhammad, 600 CE
c. Siddhartha Gautama, 500 BCE
d. Jesus of Nazareth, 30 CE

____ 3. Hinduism is _________, and based on the _______. Sure Unsure

a. Monotheistic, Qu’ran. ______ _______
b. Polytheistic, Vedic Texts.
c. Polytheistic, Torah.
d. Monotheistic, Vedic Texts.

____ 4. One of the five duties required in Islam is: Sure Unsure
a. Be baptized in a body of water. ______ _______
b. Sacrifice animals to their god.
c. Fast for one month each year.
d. Practice meditation regularly.

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____ 5. Christianity split into Orthodox and Catholic Christianity Sure Unsure
in the _____. ______ _______
a. eleventh century.
b. seventh century.
c. first century.
d. twelfth century.

____ 6. Buddhism was founded by ______, around the year_____. Sure Unsure
a. Muhammad, 600 CE. ______ _______
b. Jesus of Nazareth, 30 CE.
c. Abraham, 3500 BCE.
d. Siddhartha Gautama, 500 BCE.

____ 7. Judaism follows the _______, edicts handed down by their Sure Unsure
god. ______ _______
a. Ten Commandments.
b. Noble Eightfold Path.
c. Five Pillars.
d. Four Noble Truths.

____ 8. Islam builds on beliefs from _____ and _______. Sure Unsure
a. Hinduism, Buddhism. ______ _______
b. Judaism, Christianity.
c. Hinduism, Judaism.
d. Buddhism, Christianity.

____ 9. All of these are Buddhist beliefs EXCEPT: Sure Unsure

a. Reincarnation of the soul. ______ _______
b. Desire causes suffering.
c. Buddha can stop reincarnation.
d. Meditation can lead to Nirvana.

____ 10. Catholic and Orthodox Christianity differ in their beliefs Sure Unsure
regarding ______ _______
a. how to baptize people.
b. the use of images in worship.
c. how often to take Communion.
d. the power of the Pope.

Halfway There!

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Section Two: True or False (5 questions, 1 point each)

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Decide if the statement is true or false and circle your
answer. After you write your answer, mark whether you were sure or unsure. REMEMBER,
YOU WILL NOT BE MARKED DOWN FOR BEING UNSURE OF YOUR ANSWER. Look
at the example below to help you better understand what to do.

Example:

1. Chicago is a city. Sure Unsure

__X___ _______

You may begin

11. Both Hindus and Buddhists believe in TRUE FALSE Sure Unsure
reincarnation. ______ _______

12. Christians worship three gods: the Father, the TRUE FALSE Sure Unsure
Son, and the Holy Spirit. ______ _______

13. Hindus believe that their actions now have TRUE FALSE Sure Unsure
consequences for their next life. ______ _______

14. Muslims pray to Muhammad and Allah. TRUE FALSE Sure Unsure
______ _______

15. Judaism was the first monotheistic world TRUE FALSE Sure Unsure
religion. ______ _______

Nearly there! Keep it up!

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Section Three: Matching (5 statements, 1 point each)

Directions: Draw a line between the religion and the letter that represents where it is on the map.
If the line is not clearly marked, it will not count. After you draw your line, mark whether you
are sure or unsure of your answer next to the right hand statement. REMEMBER, YOU WILL
NOT BE MARKED DOWN FOR BEING UNSURE OF YOUR ANSWER. Look at the
example below to help you better understand what to do.

Example:

1. Chicago -------------------------------------------------------------- C Sure Unsure

___X__ _______

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You may begin

16. Islam E Sure Unsure

______ _______

17. Orthodox Christianity B Sure Unsure

______ _______

18. Judaism C Sure Unsure

______ _______

19. Hinduism D Sure Unsure

______ _______

20. Buddhism A Sure Unsure

______ _______

You’re Done!

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Student Feedback:

Before you turn in your assessment, please take a moment to answer a few questions about this
assessment. How you respond to these questions will not affect your grade. This is simply to give
me an indication if anything needs to be changed or fixed.

1. How did you prepare for this assessment?

2. What can I do to help prepare you for assessments in the future?

3. What specific questions did you struggle on?

4. What specific questions did you find easy?

5. Are there any concepts or questions you feel we didn’t cover well enough in class?

Turn your assessment over and wait for me to pick it up. You can pull out other work once
I have your assessment.

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Day Two: Student Self-Assessment

Part One: Table

Directions: I will be passing back your corrected assessments. You will be filling out the chart
below, marking whether your answer was correct or incorrect and how sure of your answer you
were. We are doing this because it is important for us to see what areas and concepts we need to
work on before we move on to the next unit.

Data Table:

Question Correct Incorrect Sure Unsure

Example X X

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

8
 18

19

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Part Two: Learning Targets

Directions: Each question on this assessment was linked to a learning target for this unit. Using
the your data table, look at the question numbers and write down how many questions you
answered correctly or incorrectly for each learning target. Then do the same for how many
questions you were sure or unsure about. Look at the example below to help you better
understand what to do.

Learning Target Question Total Total Total Total

Number Correct Incorrect Sure Unsure

I can identify beliefs particular to a 4, 7, 8, 9, 3 2 1 4

religion. 10

Please fill out the chart below.

Learning Targets Question Total Total Total Total

Number Correct Incorrect Sure Unsure

I can identify the major world 2, 3, 5, 6

religions during 300-1500 CE.

I can identify beliefs particular to a 4, 7, 8, 9,

religion. 10

I can locate the origin point of each 16, 17, 18,

major religion on a map. 19, 20

I can recognize the chronological 1

order of the emergence of major
world religions.

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Part Three: Plan for Improvement

Directions: Look back on the learning target chart if you need to. Below, you will reflect on
which learning targets you need to work on and which ones you have mastered. Mark in the
columns which targets you have mastered and which need work.

Learning Targets Mastered Still Need Time

I can identify the major world religions during

300-1500 CE.

I can identify beliefs particular to a religion.

I can locate the origin point of each major

religion on a map.

I can recognize the chronological order of the

emergence of major world religions.

Now that you have indicated which targets you need to spend more time on, please write down
some ideas for working on those targets, beyond “working harder”.

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 Major Religions 300-1500 CE: Answer Key

Section One: Multiple Choice (10 Questions, 1 point each)

1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. D
Section Two: True or False (5 Questions, 1 point each)
11. True
12. False
13. True
14. False
15. True
Section Three: Matching (5 Questions, 1 point each)
16. C
17. E
18. A
19. B
20. D

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