1.

Which of the following is the study that uses human reason to investigate the
ultimate causes, reasons, and principles that governs all things?
a) Anthropology
b) Economics
c) Philosophy
d) Psychology

Sta. Cruz National High School

Introduction to World Religion and Belief Systems
Periodical Test -1st Quarter-First Semester
Senior High School
Name :_____________________________ Grade and Section:_________________ Score:________

I.MULTIPLE CHOICES
On your answer sheet, write the letter of the best answer.

1. In Judaism, they were monotheistic. What does “monotheism” mean?

A. Belief in no god  C. Belief in one god
B. Belief in many gods  D. Belief in the worship of animals

2. Who is believed to be the father of the monotheistic religions?

A. Moses  B. Jesus  C. Mecca  D. Abraham

3. Who led the Hebrews from Egypt?

A. God B. Abraham C. Moses D. Jesus

4. The book that tells the history of the early Hebrews__________.

A. The bible B. Torah C. Tanakh D. Declaration of Independence

5. Who was Jesus?

A. An apostle C. Father of the Hebrew people
B. A Jew born in Bethlehem D. Messenger of Allah

6. Polytheism is what?
A. Belief in many gods C. The worship of nature
B. Belief in one god D. Belief in no gods

7. What did Moses receive?

A. Ten Commandments B. Torah C. Mecca D. Nirvana

8. What are the five duties that Muslims must carry out called?
A. Eightfold path B. 10 commandments C. Nirvana D. Five Pillars of Islam
9. Christians believed Muhammad rose to heaven to learn Allah's will.
A. True B. False

10. The world’s largest universalizing religion is _____

A. Sikhism B. Christianity C. Islam D. Judaism

11. You might find this person praying 5 times a day facing towards Mecca.
A. Muslim B. Christian C. Jew D. Aborigine

12. Holy place of worship for someone who is Jewish is _______________.

A. Mosque B. Baptist Church D. Synagogue D. Mecca

13. This religion was founded by Muhammad in the 7th century. Allah is the name of

God andMuhammad was his prophet
A. Christianity B. Judaism C. Islam D. Catholic

14. First recorded religion to worship one god__-

A. Islam B. Christianity C. Judaism D. Buddhism
15. Which two religions share the first five books of the Old Testament?
A. Islam and Judaism C. Islam and ChristianityB. Christianity and Judaism D. None of the above

16. The laws in the Old Testament are called ________________.

A. 5 Pillars B. 10 Commandments C. 4 noble truths D. Bill of Rights

17. "There is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God."

A. 1st pillar of Islam C. 3rd Commandment of JudaismB. 2nd Noble Truth of Buddhism D. 4th 
Veda of Hinduism
18. What is the pilgrimage to Mecca required in Islam called?
A. Shahada B. Hajj C. Kaaba D. Ramadan

19. Which religion has the Star of David as its religious symbol?

20. Which religion has the cross as its religious symbol?

21. Which religion has the crescent moon and star as its religious symbol?
A. Judaism B. Christianity C. Islam D. Hinduism

22. A mosque is the place of worship for which religion?

A. Hinduism B. Judaism C. Christianity D. Islam

23. Christians worship in:A. Churches B. Mosques C. Synagogues D. Stupas

24. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all ____________________________

A. Believe in many divine Gods C. Follow the teachings of the Qur’an
 B. Worship only one God  D. Believe Jesus was the son of God
25. Ramadan is the holy month of fasting for which religion?
A. Christianity B. Hinduism C. Islam D. Judaism

26. What is the term for letters written in the New Testament for the purpose of instruction,
encouragement, and practical advice?
A. Gospels B. Acts C. Parables D. Epistles

27. They believe in actual heaven and hell.

A. Jews B. Christians C. Muslims D. All of the above