Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
School Division of Tarlac Province
Dapdap High School
Bamban, Tarlac
Preliminary Exam
Introduction to World Religions and System of Beliefs
Name: Date:
Section: Score:
ANY FORM OF ERASURE IS WRONG.
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read the following questions/statements carefully. Shade the letter of the best answer.
A B C D
1 O O OO Who is the founder of Judaism?
a. Noah b. Moses c. Judah d. Abraham
2 O O OO Who is the son of Abraham with Sarah?
a. Ishmael b. Esau c. Jacob d. Isaac
3 O O OO Who is the son of Abraham with Hagar?
a. Ishmael b. Esau c. Jacob d. Isaac
4 O O OO Who is the first king of Israel?
a. David b. Samson c. Saul d. Solomon
5 O O OO What is the meaning of Polytheism?
a. One God b. All is One. C. Many gods d. No God
6 O O OO What is the meaning of Monism?
a. One God b. All is One. C. Many gods d. No God
7 O O OO What is the meaning Atheism?
a. One God b. All is One. C. Many gods d. No God
8 O O OO What is the meaning of Monotheism?
a. One God b. All is One. C. Many gods d. No God
9 O O OO Who is the first son of Jacob?
a. Gad b. Reuben c. Joseph d. Benjamin
10 O O OO Who is the beloved son of Jacob?
a. Gad b. Reuben c. Joseph d. Benjamin
11 O O OO Who is the youngest son of Jacob?
a. Gad b. Reuben c. Joseph d. Benjamin
12 O O OO Which of the following is not a prophet?
a. Moses b. Ezekiel c. Malachi d. Jacob
13 O O OO What is the term that refers to the personal relationship with God?
a. Theology b. Religion c. Spirituality d. Philosophy of Religion
14 O O OO What is the study of God through the use of reason?
a. Theology b. Religion c. Spirituality d. Philosophy of Religion
15 O O OO What is the study of God through the use of divine revelation?
a. Theology b. Religion c. Spirituality d. Philosophy of Religion
16 O O OO What is term that refers to group of people that build their relationship with God?
a. Theology b. Religion c. Spirituality d. Philosophy of Religion
17 O O OO What is the meaning of Hinduism?
a. Permanent Religion b. Perpetual Religion c. True Religion d. Eternal Religion
18 O O OO What is the year when Hinduism started?
a. 1500 B.C.E b. 1400 B.C.E c. 1300 B.C.E. d. 1600 B.C.E.
19 O O OO Who is the god of destruction in Hinduism?
a. Brahman b. Krishna c. Shiva d. Vishnu
20 O O OO Who is called the preserver?
a. Brahman b. Krishna c. Shiva d. Vishnu
21 O O OO Who is called the creator?
a. Brahman b. Krishna c. Shiva d. Vishnu
22 O O OO What is the principle of nonviolence?
a. Karma b. ahimsa c. samsara d. moksha
23 O O OO What is the cycle of birth, death and rebirth?
a. Karma b. ahimsa c. samsara d. moksha
24 O O OO What is the meaning of Buddha?
a. The awaken one b. The enlightened one c. The one who knows d. all of the above
25 O O OO The highest in Hindu caste system.
a. Kshatriyas b. Shudras c. Brahmins d. Vaishyas
26 O O OO The lowest in Hindu caste system.
a. Kshatriyas b. Shudras c. Brahmins d. Vaishyas
27 O O OO What is the year when Buddhism started?
a. 2300 years ago b. 2400 years ago c. 500 B.C.E d. 400 B.C.E.
28 O O OO
29 O O OO
30 O O OO
II. TRUE OR FALSE.
Directions: Read the following statements carefully. Shade the letter of the correct answer. Shade A if the First
statement is true and the second is false, B if first statement is false and the second is true, C if both of the
statements are true, and D if both of the statements are false.

A B C D
1 O O OO A person can be religious. A person can be religious but not spiritual.
2 O O OO Christianity is an example of monism. Islam is an example of polytheism.
3 O O OO Cultural landscapes can be results of the influence of religion. Mosque is the face of Allah.
4 O O OO Religion is a means towards becoming a good person. Religion has negative effects.
5 O O OO Hindu temples are located near a body of water. Water for Hindus is used for cleansing.
6 O O OO A world view can be influenced by religion. Thus, atheists cannot have a world view.
7 O O OO Religion can influence culture. Culture can influence religion.
8 O O OO Religion causes unity. Religion causes division.
9 O O OO Religion is a search for the order of things. Thus, religion is the same with theology.
10 O O OO Christianity is the second largest religion in the world. Hinduism is the third largest religion.
11 O O OO Genuine generosity is giving without expecting something in return. In this case, genuine
generosity cannot be accomplished.
12 O O OO Bodhisattva is a person who achieved enlightenment. Thus, he/she is free from samsara.
13 O O OO Hindus believe in ahimsa. They also believe in hell.
14 O O OO Happiness is a state of mind. It depends on the environment.
15 O O OO The truth according to Buddha cannot be described by our words. Thus nothing can explain it.
16 O O OO Sazen is the practice of the meditation of Budhha. It focuses on breathing.
17 O O OO Buddha believes that there is suffering. The cause of suffering is desire.
18 O O OO To remove suffering one must follow the eighth-fold path. The eight-fold path is the “middle way”
19 O O OO Meditation is the way to achieve enlightenment. Enlightenment is to perceive emptiness.
20 O O OO

III. IDENTIFICATION: Read the following definitions/statements. Write your answer on the blank before the number.

1.____________________________ Father of nations.

2. ___________________________ The promised land
3. ___________________________ The savior who will come to save the israelites.
4. ____________________________ Keep holy the ___ day.
5. ____________________________ The attempt of primitive human beings to understand their inexplicable individual
experience.
6. ____________________________ Unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things.
7. ____________________________ To bring together
8. ____________________________ It is a way of life of a group of people.
9. ____________________________ These are words, gestures, pictures, or objects that carry a particular meaning.
10. ___________________________ The core of a culture.
Prepared By:
Checked:
MR. CHEF ANDREW G. FRANCIA ROWENA T. MANIPON
HT III/Aralin Panlipunan

Reviewed:

RUPERTO G. PATANGUI JR. PH.D

SHS – FOCAL PERSON
Approved:

AMPARO M. MUNOZ, ED. D

 Principal III

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
School Division of Tarlac Province
Dapdap High School
Bamban, Tarlac
Preliminary Exam
Introduction to World Religions and System of Beliefs

ANSWER KEY

I. Multiple Choice 16. c

1. d 17. b
2. a 18. a
3. c 19. a
4. d 20. b
5. b 21. c
6. a 22. d
7. c 23. d
8. d 24. d
9. b 25. c
10. c 26. b
11. b 27. d
12. a 28. c
13. c 29. a
14. a 30.b
15. d

II. True/False

1. c 9. Symbols
2. d 10. Values
3. c
4. c
5. c
6. a
7. c
8. c
9. a
10. b

III. Identification

1. Abraham
2. Canaan
3. Messiah
4. Sabbath
5. Religion
6. Religion
7. Religion
8. Culture