Introduction to World

Religions and Belief

Systems
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Origin of World Religions
Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems – Grade 11
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Quarter 1 – Module 2: Origin of World Religions
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Introduction to World
Religions and Belief
Systems
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Origin of World Religions
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems – Grade 11

Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Origin of World Religions.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems – Grade 11

Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Origin of World Religions.

Every religion has its own history and foundation. It is indeed important to look

at the historical background of some key world religions in order to see their beauty and

uniqueness, and also the richness of their culture and tradition. In this way, respect

will be more genuine and relevant as you will be more aware of their context and

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 What I Need to Know

This module is designed and written to help you demonstrate an

understanding of historical and geographical context of the different religions.

At the end of this module, the learner is expected to:

analyze the interconnectedness of geography, culture and religions

(HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIb-2.2).

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 What I Know

Direction: Identify what is being asked and choose your answer inside the box.
Write answers in your notebook.

Mt. Zion Ganges River Shintoism Mt. Tabor Abraham

Muhammad Siddhartha Gautama Mt. Moriah China Nepal Saudi Arabia

Mt. Ararat Huang He River Yang Tze River Mt. Sinai Red Sea

____________________1. The place where Isaac will be sacrificed

____________________2. The most important river in India
____________________3. Religion that sprouted in Japan
____________________4. Mountain where Jesus was transfigured
____________________5. Patriarch of Israel
____________________6. Founder of Islam
____________________7. Founder of Buddhism
____________________8. Origin of Confucianism and Daoism
____________________9. Birthplace of Buddhism
____________________10. Birthplace of Islam
____________________11. Traditional place of Noah’s Ark as narrated in the Book
of Genesis
____________________12. The peak where Moses received the Ten Commandments
____________________13. Known as the City of David and Temple Mount
___________,_________14-15. The two great bodies of water in China that
supported the Chinese people, making China the center of culture.

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 Lesson

1 Historical Background

History makes us who we are today. Humanity is a product of the past.

The reason why we are and what we are today is because of the experiences we
have gained and acquired in the past. That is why it is important to look back in
order to understand our present situation. This reality also applies in
understanding different religions by looking into their historical background.

What’s In

Direction: List down in your notebook ten (10) things, memories, or experiences
that remind you of your childhood.

1. ________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________
7. ________________________________________________
8. ________________________________________________
9. ________________________________________________
10. ________________________________________________

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 Notes to the Teacher
This lesson will give the learners the idea on how they
will understand the historical background of religion.

What’s New

In the previous activity, what makes the things, memories, and

experiences you have listed memorable? How do they remind you of your
childhood?

The things that remind you of your childhood could either be good or bad.
But either ways, all of those things are already part of your life. Definitely, you
cannot anymore get rid of those memories. You may cry, laugh, or even cringe
whenever you remember those things. This reality proves how powerful the
human mind is. Good memories definitely are for keeps; and bad ones are
something that you do not anymore want to remember. Even so, it is always good
to reminisce the past in order to move forward in life.

The present generation would always say “move on” and “don’t look back.”
But this lesson will teach you that there are a lot of valuable things in the past
that you can learn from. Dr. Jose P. Rizal said, “ang hindi lumingon sa
pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan.” In this sense, moving on
could also mean to look back and learn the lessons of the past.

In your opinion, is it really important to look back in order to learn from

the past? How can it help you move forward in life?

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 What is It

Have you ever wondered how religions sprouted? Have you ever been
curious as to how your religion began? You may already have a little knowledge
about it, but let this lesson help you dig deeper about the historical background
of some religions in the world.

Historical Background of World Religions

Religions are a product of both history and development. They emerged
with certain cultural and phenomenological conditions that paved the way for
their establishment. In the perspective of scholars, religion is universal and can
be found in all known contemporary societies. Various theories were also
formulated stating that even prehistoric humans practiced a set of belief systems
that includes burying the dead, paintings in the cave, and stone carvings. (Ong
and Jose 2016)

Source: https://p1.pxfuel.com/preview/603/206/355/bison-
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ichelangelo%27s_Pieta_5450_cropncleaned_edit.jpg

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 This timeline, as cited from Ong and Jose (2016), shows significant dates
in the history of the establishment of several world religions.

•Time of Abraham, the patriarch of Israel

c. 2000
BCE https://encrypted-
tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcR
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exCGjMPgIdggamTGoWDwJkQ&usqp=CAU

•Time of Moses, the Hebrew leader of the

c. 1200 Exodus https://storage.needpix.com/rsynce
BCE d_images/moses-
1564373_1280.png

•Hindus compiled their holy texts, the

c.1100- Vedas https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commo
ns/8/80/A_Tantric_Form_of_the_Hindu_Goddes

500BCE

•Time of the Buddha, founder of Buddhism

c. 563-83
BCE https://upload.wikimedia.org/wi
kipedia/commons/0/05/Ascetic
_Bodhisatta_Gotama_with_the

•Time of Confucius, founder of

c. 551- Confucianism
479 BCE
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wiki
pedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Konf

•Time of Lao Tze, founder of Daoism

c. 500 BCE
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rl=https%3A%2F%2Fcommons.wik
imedia.org%2Fwiki%2FFile%3ASa

•The Hindu Book, Bhagavad Gita, was

c. 200 written
BCE https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/20
14/04/14/12/46/bhagavad-gita-
323797_960_720.jpg

•Time of Jesus, the Christ and the founder

c. 2 to 4 of Christianity
BCE - 32
CE https://p0.pxfuel.com/preview/91/86/447/j
esus-christ-icon-religion-christianity-

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 https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A
%2F%2Fwww.pikist.com%2Ffree-photo-

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/commons/0/0e/Itsukushima_Gate.jpg

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imedia.org%2Fwiki%2FFile%3APor

• The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

c. 32 CE

•The New Testament was written by the

c. 40-90 followers of Jesus
CE

•Beginnings of Shintoism (no known founder)

c. 100
CE

•Time of Muhammed, who recorded the Qur’an

c. 570- as the basis of Islam
632 CE

The timeline of these religions coincides with the existence and presence
either of the founder of the religion or from whose inspiration the religion was
adhered to. As for the Patriarch Abraham, he played a major role in the
establishments of the three monotheistic religions: namely, Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam; also known as the Abrahamic religions (Ong and Jose
2016).

Moreover, India is known to be one of the world’s oldest civilizations where

religion is an essential part. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism were
born in India (Ong and Jose 2016). With a polytheistic view of religion, Hinduism

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has been the foundation of Indian religions that proceeded to the birth of many
other religions.

On the other hand, Chinese civilization is also one of the world’s oldest
dating back almost 4,000 years ago. They adopted Confucius’s teachings, ideals,
and ethics in developing meritocracy as a basis for government officials. More
so, Lao Tzu who may have existed around 6th Century BCE is believed to be the
author of Dao De Jing (The Book of the Way) which centers on the concept of the
Dao as a way or path signifying appropriateness of one’s behavior to lead other
people. (Ong and Jose 2016)

Shintoism is a loosely organized local belief in Japan which is somewhat

an ardent religious form of Japanese patriotism. Its mythology highlights their
superiority over other lands while shrines honor great heroes and important
events in their history (Ong and Jose 2016).

What’s More

Direction: Fill out the blank rows with the significant persons or events
according to their appropriate era. Write your answers in your
notebook.

Date (circa) Significant Persons/ Events

c. 2000 BCE
c. 1200 BCE
c.1100- 500BCE
c. 563-83 BCE
c. 551-479 BCE
c. 200 BCE
c. 2 to 4 BCE - 32
CE
c. 32 CE

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c. 40-90 CE
c. 100 CE
c. 500-580 BCE
c. 570-632 CE

What I Have Learned

Direction: Answer the following questions in your notebook.

1. What is the relationship of Abraham with the three monotheistic

religions namely, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

2. What is the most essential thing that played a big role in the Indian
civilization?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

3. What makes China significant in the formation of Confucianism and

Daoism?
_______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

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4. What is the major role of Shintoism in the lives of the Japanese as an
organized local belief?
______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Rubrics for Essay

5 The question was answered very clearly and definitively.
4 The question was answered clearly and definitively
3 The question was treated quite clearly and definitively.
2 The question was poorly answered
1 The question was not answered well.

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 What I Can Do

Direction: Answer the following questions in your notebook.

1. What is the history of your religion?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

2. What are the significant events that happened in your religion?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

3. Who are the significant persons or leaders of your religion? What are their
roles and responsibilities?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Rubrics for Essay

5 The question was answered very clearly and definitively.
4 The question was answered clearly and definitively
3 The question was treated quite clearly and definitively.
2 The question was poorly answered
1 The question was not answered well.

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 Assessment

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers in your
notebook.
1. Who is the Patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
A. Abraham C. Noah
B. Moses D. Peter
2. What is India’s major religion?
A. Buddhism C. Islam
B. Hinduism D. Sikhism
3. It is a loosely organized local belief in Japan which is somewhat an
ardent religious form of Japanese patriotism.
A. Buddhism C. Daoism
B. Confucianism D. Shintoism
4. The Chinese sage who is believed to be the author of Dao De Jing (The
Book of the Way).
A. Bruce Lee C. Lao Tzu
B. Confucius D. Mencius
5. What kind of religious view does Hinduism uphold?
A. Atheistic C. Monistic
B. Monotheistic D. Polytheistic
6. In what era does the Christian New Testament written?
A. c. 32 CE C. c. 100 CE
B. c. 40-90 CE D. c. 570-632 CE
7. What is the significant event that happened in c. 32 CE?
A. The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
B. The New Testament was written.
C. Shintoism began.
D. Birth of Islam.
8. Whose teachings, ideals, and ethics in developing meritocracy as a basis
for government officials did China adopt?
A. Bruce Lee C. Lao Tzu
B. Confucius D. Mencius
9. What era does Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) believed to exist?
A. c. 563-83 BCE C. c. 300 BCE
B. c. 483 BCE D. c. 200BCE
10. In what country did Jainism and Sikhism originate?
A. China C. Israel
B. India D. Japan
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 Additional Activities

Direction: Write an essay in your notebook about Dr. Jose Rizal’s famous line
“Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa
paroroonan” using the following guide questions:

1. What does the quotation mean?

2. What does it tell you?
3. How are you going to live it out?

Rubrics for Essay

5 The question was answered very clearly and definitively.

4 The question was answered clearly and definitively

3 The question was treated quite clearly and definitively.

2 The question was poorly answered

1 The question was not answered well.

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Assessment:
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. B
What’s More:
1. Time of Abraham, the patriarch of Israel
2. Time of Moses, the Hebrew leader of the Exodus
What I Know:
3. Hindus compiled their holy texts, the Vedas 1.Mt. Zion/ Mt. Moriah
2.Ganges River
4. Time of the Buddha, founder of Buddhism
3.Shintoism
5. Time of Confucius, founder of Confucianism 4.Mt. Tabor
5.Abraham
6. The Hindu Book, Bhagavad Gita, was written 6.Muhammad
7.Siddhartha Gautama
7. Time of Jesus, the Christ and the founder of Christianity 8.China
9.India/ Nepal
8. The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ 10. Saudi Arabia
11. Mt.Ararat
9. The New Testament was written by the followers of Jesus 12. Mt. Sinai
13.Mt. Zion/ Mt. Moriah
10. Beginnings of Shintoism (no known founder) 14-15. Huang He and Yang Tze
Rivers
11. Time of Lao Tze, founder of Daoism
12. Time of Muhammed, who recorded the Qur’an as the basis of Islam
Answer Key
 Lesson
Geographical Contexts of
2 Religions

One important aspect of religion is its origin. It is in the context of their

geographical location that you will be able to understand the reason of their
presence and existence, as well as the circumstances that paved the way for their
establishment. In this lesson, you will be familiarized with the particular
geographical locations of some of the prominent religions in the world.

What’s In

Direction: List down in your notebook 5 religious groups in your town or place.
1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3. _____________________________

4. _____________________________

5. _____________________________

 In your observation, where are they usually located?

 What could be the reason for them to choose such location in order
to establish their religion?

Rubrics for Essay

5 The question was answered very clearly and definitively.
4 The question was answered clearly and definitively.
3 The question was treated quite clearly and definitively.
2 The question was poorly answered
1 The question was not answered well.

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 Notes to the Teacher
This lesson will give the learners the idea on how they
will understand the geographical context of religion.

What’s New

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By looking at the Map of Faith above, you will see that the Philippines is a

predominantly Christian country. As you have studied Philippine history, you

may have known that we are Christianized by the Spaniards who came from the

West. But even before they came here, Muslims are already situated in the many

parts of the country, particularly in Mindanao. You may wonder how the Islamic

faith came here first even before Christianity. But by looking at our neighboring

countries, most of them are Muslims. Because of trade and migration, many of

our Filipino ancestors also embraced their faith and belief systems. This

exchange of culture and tradition is due to the geographical location and

situation that influenced greatly each other. This reality is also true and the

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same with the origin of most of the world’s religions. Their geography and

situation greatly contributed to their expansion, development, and progress.

What do you think is the reason why geographical location plays a big role

in the expansion, development, and progress of a particular religion?

What is It

Birthplace of the Abrahamic Religions

Judaism, Christianity,
and Islam were born in the
region of West Asia comprising
the fertile coasts of the
Mediterranean Sea in the west,
and the arid deserts of Arabia in
the east. The topography of West
Asia is mountainous that plays a
significant role in many religious
beliefs as these landforms
provide and ideal settings where
gods live or where gods and
mortals meet (Ong and Jose
2016).

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/Midde_east_map_big.jpg

Holy Sites and Landscapes (Ong and Jose 2016)

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 HOLY MOUNTAINS LOCATION SIGNIFICANCE

Mount Ararat
Traditional place of
Eastern Part of Turkey Noah’s Ark as narrated
in the Book of Genesis
https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2020/07/17/08/12/ar
arat-5413417_960_720.jpg

Mount Sinai
The peak where Moses
Sinai Peninsula in received the Ten
Egypt Commandments

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thu
mb/e/e6/Mount_Moses.jpg/1024px-Mount_Moses.jpg

Mount Zion/ Mount

Moriah

Known as the City of

Jerusalem David and Temple
Mount

https://c1.wallpaperflare.com/preview/582
/190/457/mesa-mt-zion-utah.jpg

Mount Tabor

Site of the
Israel Transfiguration of Jesus

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons
/a/a8/Paricutin.jpg

Mount Zion or the Temple Mount is one of the most revered sites of the
Jews, Christians, and Muslims, where present structures like the Dome of the
Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Dome of the Chain were built. Jewish believers
also regard this as their holiest shrine where Isaac was believed to be sacrificed
by his father Abraham. (Ong and Jose 2016)

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The Indian Subcontinent
The subcontinent of South Asia is the
region where a civilization emerged more than
4,000 years ago in the Indus River that
developed a unique and exceptional culture
even before the era of Christianity. Because of
the scorching heat of India, it is noteworthy
that they revere the sun and fire. Moreover, the
water also plays a significant role in their lives
as seen in their reverence of the god of water
and celestial oceans. The Ganga (Ganges) is the
holiest river for the Hindus where many
pilgrimage sites and cities were built that
includes Rishikesh, Haridwang, Prayag, and
Varanasi, which is also considered as an
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Indian_subcontine
nt_CIA.png important Buddhist religious site where
Siddhartha Gautama was believed to give his first sermon. (Ong and Jose 2016)

Ganges River

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Ganges_River_bank_in_Varanasi.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Ganges_River_at_Rishikesh.jpg

The Eastern End

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 China’s cultural and political systems
dominated the eastern end of Asia, given their
wide and vast location, practically influencing
outskirts, including Japan and Korea. The
supremacy of China could be explained by the
role of its environment and geography that
includes alluvial plains, extensive fertile
valleys, and pleasant climate. Huang He and
Yang Tze rivers are the two great bodies of
water in China that supported the Chinese
people, making China the center of culture.
With the political and cultural developments,
https://cdn18.picryl.com/photo/2019/11/15/east-asia-48d19d-1600.jpg

and influences of China,

Confucianism emerged. However,
Confucius did not really intend to
establish a sect or a religion. It was
only during the second Millennium
around 479 BCE that his teachings
and philosophical ideologies spread
in China. (Ong and Jose 2016) https://live.staticflickr.com/4864/44310505450_70c0173485_b.jpg

The impact of the Chinese civilization also reached Korea who are also
influenced by Confucianism and Daoism, as well as Japan’s Shintoism.

What’s More

Identify the following sites according to their geographical locations and

religions each place is connected with.

Location Religions

1. Ganges River- ______________________, ___________________________

2. Yang Tze River- ______________________, ___________________________

3. Mt. Tabor- ______________________, ___________________________

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 4. City of David- ______________________, ___________________________

5. Mt. Ararat- ______________________, ___________________________

6. Mt. Sinai- ______________________, ___________________________

7. Huang He River- ______________________, ___________________________

8. Varanasi- ______________________, ___________________________

9. Dome of the Rock-______________________, ___________________________

10. Rishikesh- ______________________, ___________________________

What I Have Learned

Direction: Answer the following questions in your notebook

1. What is the importance of geographical location in studying world

religions?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
2. What is the significance of sites and places among religions, such as the
Ganges River of Hinduism and Mt. Zion of the Abrahamic religions?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3. What makes a place holy for most religions?

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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Rubrics for Essay

5 The question was answered very clearly and definitively.
4 The question was answered clearly and definitively
3 The question was treated quite clearly and definitively.
2 The question was poorly answered
1 The question was not answered well.

What I Can Do

Direction: In your notebook, draw an important place or holy site of

your religion and answer the following questions.

1. What makes it important or significant in your religion?

2. How significant is this place in your life as a follower of your

religion?

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 Rubrics for Essay
5 The question was answered very clearly and definitively.
4 The question was answered clearly and definitively
3 The question was treated quite clearly and definitively.
2 The question was poorly answered
1 The question was not answered well.

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 Assessment

A. Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers in
your notebook.
1. What is this mountain that is known as the traditional place of Noah’s
Ark as narrated in the Book of Genesis?
A. Mt. Ararat C. Mount of Olives
B. Mt. Sinai D. Mt. Zion

2. What is the holiest river for the Hindus where many pilgrimage sites and
cities were built?
A. Ganges River C. Jordan River
B. Huang He River D. Yang Tze River

3. This mountain is one of the most revered sites of the Jews, Christians,
and Muslims, where present structures like the Dome of the Rock, Al-
Aqsa Mosque, and the Dome of the Chain were built.
A. Mt. Ararat C. Mount of Olives
B. Mt. Sinai D. Mt. Zion

4. Aside from the Huang He river, what is the great body of water in China
that supported the Chinese people, making China the center of culture?
A. Ganges River C. Jordan River
B. Huang He River D. Yang Tze River

5. What is the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus?

A. Mt. Ararat C. Mount of Olives
B. Mt. Sinai D. Mt. Zion

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 B. Direction: Answer the question in your notebook briefly.

 What do you think is the reason why geographical location plays a big
role in the expansion, development, and progress of a particular religion?

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Rubrics for Essay

5 The question was answered very clearly and definitively.
4 The question was answered clearly and definitively
3 The question was treated quite clearly and definitively.
2 The question was poorly answered
1 The question was not answered well.

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 Additional Activities

Direction: Answer the following questions in your notebook.

1. If you will be given the chance to go to a holy place or site of your religion,
where would it be?
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2. Why did you choose this particular place for you to visit?
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3. Visualize and describe the place you want to visit and make your own plans
according to the things you want to do once you are already there.
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Rubrics for Essay

5 The question was answered very clearly and definitively.
4 The question was answered clearly and definitively
3 The question was treated quite clearly and definitively.
2 The question was poorly answered
1 The question was not answered well.

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Assessment What’s more
1. India- Buddhism,
Hinduism
1. A 2. China- Confucius,
2. A Daosim
3. D 3. Israel- Christianity
4. D 4. Jerusalem- Judaism,
5. B Christianity, Islam
5. Turkey- Judaism
Rubrics attached for the 6. Egypt- Judaism,
essay. Christianity
7. China- Confucianism,
Daoism
8. India- Buddhism,
Hinduism
9. Israel- Islam
10. India- Hinduism
Answer Key
References

Confucius. n.d. Accessed June 29, 2020. https://www.confucius-

1.com/analects/analects-4.html.

Ellwood, Robert S., and Gregory D. Alles. 2007. The Encyclopedia of World
Religions: Revised Edition. New York: DWJ Books LLC.

John Paul II, Pope. 1994. Catechism of the Catholic Church: Definitive Edition
Based on the Latin "Editio Typica". Makati: Word and Life Publications.

Manaloto, Christian B., and Maria Teresita R. Rapadas. 2016. Pilgrimage to

Sacred Spaces: An Introduction to World Religions. Quezon City: Phoenix
Publishing House Inc.

Ong, Jerome A., and Mary Dorothy dL. Jose. 2016. Introduction to World
Religions and Belief Systems: Textbook. Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc.

Reese, William L. 1996. Dictionary of Philosophy and Religion: Eastern and

Western Thought. New York: Humanity Books.

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