Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV- A CALABARZON
Division of Lipa City

LODLOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Lipa City

THIRD PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS AND BELIEF SYSTEMS
I.Direction: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. The following characterizes religion except for ___________. (HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIa-1.1-1.3), Conceptual
A. Involves a body of beliefs and moral prescriptions
B. It is a collective phenomenon
C. Holistic integration of one’s belief
D. Involves rituals and practices

2. Which statement is not a belief system?

A. I believe I can fly
B. “An unexamined life is not worth livibg for” Socrates
C. Si Malakas at si Maganda, the Filipino version of creation story
D. The west Philippine Sea belongs to Filipinos as affirmed by arbitrary tribunal in Hague, Netherland.

3. Identify the statement that DOES NOT define a spiritual person

A. A person who sees God always in all things
B. A person who always go to church during Sundays
C. A person who experiences Bhodi or Enlightenment
D. A person who feels the force of nature and become one with it.

4. Since time immemorial, belief to a divine being is practiced by people in different cultural milieu and
traditions. There are even those who worship animals like the golden calf in the Old Testament as their
God. Other culture even consider millions of small Gods like the Hindus. How do you call the people
who believes in one God?
A. Polytheists B. Monotheists C. Pantheists D. Atheists

5. As individuals, we use different lenses in seeing things and realities around us. Conflicts sometimes
arise in defense of their point view. Our pluralistic society has also varied belief systems. What
statement best described what a belief system is.
A. A particular way of ordering the realities of the world
B. The religious preferences of a person or group
C. Anything that we do and think all the time
D. A speculative thinking and ritualistic habit of different people.

6. Quran is a holy book which has a theme that includes the Three Fundamental Beliefs. Which of the
following is not included in these set of beliefs? (HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc6.1-6.4)Factual
A. Tawhid B. Moksha C. Risalah D. Akhirah

7. Which of the following is the best way of showing respect to the Muslim members of the community?
(HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc6.1-6.4)- Procedural
A. Inviting them to every celebration that is happening within the community
B. Recognizing their presence in the community and the society
C. Giving them the respect that they deserve no matter what the circumstances may be
D. Opening topics that are aligned with the differences between their religion and yours

8. Read and understand the short article carefully. (HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc4.1-4.4)- Procedur al

Judaism is the world’s oldest monotheistic religion, dating back nearly 4,000 years. Followers of
Judaism believe in one God who revealed himself through ancient prophets. The history of Judaism is
essential to understanding the Jewish faith, which has a rich heritage of law, culture and tradition.
- https://www.history.com/topics/religion/judaism
 What is the most important message of the article? (AP10IPP-IIIb-3) - Procedural
A. Judaism is the world’s oldest religion in the world.
B. Judaism is a religion that has one of the richest culture and tradition.
C. Judaism has many followers and believers all over the world.
D. We need to understand the history of Judaism in order to understand the Hebrews.

9. Science claims that God cannot be observed because it has no physical attributes. However, religion
also claims that God can be studied through His manifestations and revelations. In fact, St. Thomas
Aquinas suggested five ways in knowing God in Summa Theologiae . What specific disciplines studies
the nature of God and its manifestations?
A. Spirituality B. Philosophy of religions c. Theology d. Theocracy

10. Statement that reflects the beliefs of the Filipinos before Christianity was introduced.
A. Filipinos are polytheistic B. Filipinos are monotheistic
B. Filipinos are animistic D. Filipinos are monotheistic, polytheistic and animistic.

11. Islam is considered as one of the most influential religions in the world; as its quantity of believers also
continues to increase. What is the holy book of this religion that also serves as one of its major
foundations? (HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc6.1-6.4) Factual
A. Holy Bible C. Torah
B. Quran D. Vedas

12. A common behavior of a member of any religious groups is religious protectionism which means that
one’s religion is better than others. Religious founders who even have no intention of founding a
religion could be puzzled by this attitude. What appropriate behavior should be displayed if you are a
member of a religious group?
A. Prove that your God is the real one
B. Criticize other religious beliefs and traditions
C. Respect the freedom of religious preferences
D. Proselytize and convert other people to join your religion.

Please refer to the bar graph below in answering number 13

13. Based on the Graph, what does it tell

about Christianity?
(HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc5.1-5.4)
Procedural
A. Christianity has a big population of
believers
B. Christianity is the oldest religion in
the world that’s why it is commonly
known
C. Christianity is the most influential
religion in the world
D. Christianity is the only recognized
religion all over the globe

Source: Inquirer.net

14. Prayer is one of the most essential parts of beliefs and ritauls of Judaism. Which of the following is not
an important ? (AP10IPP-IIIb-3) (Factual)
A. The Shema is a prayer that is written down on stone tablets and then placed in doorways
B. Some Jews do not use a prayer book in synagogues or at home
C. They do their prayers most of the time at Synagogues
D. They use small leather boxes that contain the prayer of the Jews

15. You were asked by your religion teacher to do further research about the main practices and beliefs of
the Muslims. Which of the following will serve as the best topic for your research? (AP10IPP-IIIc-4)
Metacognitive
A. The Prayer rituals of Muslims known as the Salat
B. The Profession of Faith known as Shahada that mainly shows their great devotion to Islam
C. The act of giving alms of Muslim wherein they donate a fixed portion of their income to the needy
D. The act of Penitence of the Muslims
 16. The Ten Commandments is also one of the core teachings of Christianity. In fact it is also considered as
the basic foundation of the religion. According to the Ten Commandments, what is the first thing that
must be morally done by a Christian? (HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc5.1-5.4)Procedural
A. Recognize that there is always God watching us
B. Respect your parents at all times
C. Put God first in everything that you do
D. Always be good to your neighbors

17. Chapters and verse were also emphasized in the Islam since it also represents and contains the core
teaching of this religion. Which of the following are included among its famous verses?
(HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc6.1-6.4)- Conceptual
I. Do unto others what you want others to do unto you
II. The believers who obey and do good deeds will be blessed
III. God rewards the grateful and punishes the ungrateful
A. II and III B. I and II C. III D. II and III

18. Christianity is a religion that mainly focuses on the teaching and values of jesus Christ. Which of the
following is NOT considered as its major features? (HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc5.1-5.4)Factual
A. They believe in multiple Gods; and they created the heaven and the earth
B. They believe that Jesus was crucified on a cross to offer forgiveness of sins
C. The Cross is a symbol of Christianity
D. The most important holidays of Christians are Christmas and Easter

19. Founders paved way to the spread and influence of different religions that existed all over the world.
Who is considered as the main founder of Islam and was also considered as the Last Prophet?
(HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc6.1-6.4) Factual
A. Jesus Christ C. Constantine I
B. Muhammad D. Gautama

20. Read and carefully understand the quotation below (HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc5.1-5.4) Procedural

“The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us
good because He loves us.- C.S Lewis”

What is the message of the quotation?

A. God will always make a way no matter what.
B. God is unconditional and will always be with us.
C. God will always guide each and everyone of us.
D. God is the main reason of one’s existence.

21. If you are one of the believers of Christianity, which of the following practices must be the most
important practice of strengthening your faith? (AP10IPP-IIIb-3) Procedural
A. Always do the “sign of the cross.”
B. Follow the Ten Commandments as much as possible
C. Read the Old Testament daily
D. Go to church every Sunday

22. Followers of Christianity read the Holy Bible, which included the New Testament
and the Hebrew Bible, known as what?
A. The Old Pages C. The new Vedas
B. The Old Testament D. Yahweh’s works

23. “After five years of struggle Siddhartha left the sect to recover and meditate on his own. One
night he sat under a fig tree in northwest India. Meditating under this tree opened his awareness,
leading him to enlightenment, peaceful state of being. At this point, he became Buddha.”
_____ What does the word Buddha refer to in the text?
A. The enlightened founder of the Buddhist religion
B. A suffering servant
C. A god
D. A spirit

24. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims are required to fast from dawn to dusk, which means they
A. Abstain from food and drink C. Abstain from food, drink, and sex
B. Abstain from eating meat D. Abstain from food, but may consume liquids

25. Christians believe that Jesus of Nazareth was the Jewish messiah, or the…
A. savior of the world C. conquering admiral
B. god’s spiritual captain D. protector of the world
 26. Judaism is a religion that has its own distinct characteristics and moral principles that include rituals
and practices. Which of the following is not included among their practices in worshipping at home?
(HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc4.1-4.4) (Conceptual)
A. Worship begins in the home because home and family are seen as very important parts of life

B. It is important to make sure that an intention behind a prayer is good

C. Prayer does not assure to strengthen their relationship with God
D. They thank God for the blessings that they receive

27. Religion has its main key elements that play a vital role towards the fulfillment of its
conceptualization and goals. Which of the following elements best represents the fulfillment of the core
teachings and moral principles of a religion? (HUMSS_WRB12-I-IIIB-2.1-2.4) Conceptual
A. Sacred Writings B. Community C. Central Stories D. Ethical Codes

28. Barangay Banal usually celebrates their Annual Fiesta Celebration wherein the Christian residents of
the community participate and coordinate as part of the religious tradition. Which of the following
effect is being exactly represented by the example given above?
A. Religion Provides Social Change
B. Religion Provides Moral Values
C. Religion Provides Social Harmony
D. Religion Gives Positive Goal in Life

29. Which of the following best describes Judaism? (HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc4.1-4.4) (Factual)

A. This religion is a polytheistic religion that emerged in Europe
B. Judaism is the modern version religion of Christianity
C. It is a monotheistic religion developed among the ancient Hebrews
D. It is a religion which is based on the New Testament

30. Judaism is a religion wherein its sacred writings are encrypted in the Bible which consists of 5 Books.
Which of the following is not included among its 5 books? ((HUMSS_WRB12-I/IIIc4.1-4.4) (Factual)
A. Acts B. Genesis C. Numbers D. Deuteronomy

Prepared by: Checked and Verified:

Mr. Roy Cedric O. Recede Mrs. Maryann C. Floralde Mr. Jeffrey C. Santander
Teacher Teacher Principal II