Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III, Central Luzon
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NUEVA ECIJA
ST. ELIZABETH GLOBAL SKILLS INSTITUTE INC.
Esguerra District Talavera , Nueva Ecija
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS

NAME: ________________________________________ SCORE: _______________

YEAR & SECTION: _______________________ ______ DATE: _________________

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Please read all questions carefully and make sure you understand
the questions before you begin answering. Strictly any kind of erasures are not allowed. Please
use BLACK ink only.

I. AGREE or DISAGREE
Directions: Write AGREE if the statement is right. Write DISAGREE if the statement
is wrong. (2 POINTS)

__________1. Belief refers to a conviction concerning particular ideas. Belief shapes our ideas
regarding our reality, and is influenced by our perception, experiences and ideas.
__________2. Faith is generally defined as belief that is not based on proof.
__________3. Belief systems are the stories we tell ourselves or ideas we hold that define our
personal sense of reality.
__________4. A worldview is similar to a belief system.
__________5. Polytheism is a philosophical worldview in which all of reality can be reduced to
one “thing” or “essence”. The view believes that “all is one,” that there are no fundamental
divisions, and that a unified set of laws underlies all of nature.
__________6. Monotheism refers to the belief in and adoration of several deities. Typically,
each deity or god is distinguished by a certain function, and often has human characteristics.
__________7. Monism is the faith in a single, all-powerful god. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
are the major monotheistic religions.
__________8. Atheism is the disbelief in gods or the supernatural.
__________9. Theology refers to the study of religious, faith, practice, and experience;
especially, the study of God and of God’s relation to the world.
__________10. Family is defined as the relationship between humans and that they regard as
holy, sacred, absolute, spiritual, divine or worthy of special reverence.
__________11. Religions combine elements of belief systems and worldviews, as they not only
seek to explain the existence of all things, but also have sacred histories or narratives which are
preserved in their scriptures.
__________12. A religion is an organized set of beliefs, rituals, and emotions. Every religion has
its own structure and function, and every individual member is expected to perform a certain
role.
__________13. Religion evokes emotions such as hope, fear, reverence, and humility.
__________14. All religions haven’t their respective rituals and ceremonies.
__________15. Sacred objects not include idols, icons, and images that represent divine beings.
__________16. Philosophy is the science or discipline which uses human reason to investigate
the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles that govern all things.
__________17. Philosophy of indigenous refers to the study of the meaning and nature of
religion.
__________18. Spirituality refers to a broad set of principles that transcend all religions.
__________19. The earliest evidence of spiritual belief among humans dates back to the
Neolithic Period.
__________20. The Neolithic Revolution saw the emergences of agriculture as a primary means
of livelihood for early humans, and the cultivation of plants and the domestication of animals led
to the organization of large societies.
__________21. In Christians, for example, cows, and other animals are considered sacred,
therefore Christians are vegetarians and do not kill cows or eat beef.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III, Central Luzon
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NUEVA ECIJA
ST. ELIZABETH GLOBAL SKILLS INSTITUTE INC.
Esguerra District Talavera , Nueva Ecija
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

__________22. In Muslims, it is cultural practice for women to cover the hair with an umbrella
or a veil that covers the head and chest.
__________23. In the Revolutionary period, pre-colonial Filipinos expressed their religions
through artistic means, such as carving figurines of their deities and gods.
__________24. In Americans, there are religious writings called the “Pyramid Texts”.
__________25. Gothic Texts are considered the oldest religious writings in the world and make
up the principal funerary literature of ancient Egypt.
__________26. The Pyramid Texts are seen as an assurance that the gods will guide the soul of
the departed on its journey to its eternal home.
__________27. Social factors also help shape individuals’ beliefs, lifestyles and personalities.
__________28. Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa are considered among the most influential
personalities of the Catholic Church.
__________29. The Nile River in India, the Indus valley in China, and the Yellow River basin in Egypt
are the sites where early civilizations established towns, erected massive structures, developed stratified
societies and created systems of writing.
__________30. Universal religions are those that are widely distributed, and whose goal is to
convert people.

II. MATCHING TYPE

Directions: Match column A with the correct answer on column B. Write only the letter
of answer on the blank provided. (1 POINT)

Column A Column B
_____1. This is a joyous holiday that celebrates a time A. Tanakh
when the Jewish people in Persia were saved from B. Torah
extermination. C. Shabbat
_____2. This Jewish celebration, also known as the D. Talmud
“Festival of Lights,” lasts eight days. E. Hasidic Jews
_____3. Are considered a time of repentance for Jewish F. Orthodox Judaism
people. G. Reform Judaism
_____4. Is considered the holiest day of the year for Jews H. Reconstructionist Judaism
who typically spend it fasting and praying. I. Conservative Judaism
_____5. This is a Jews celebrate the birth of the universe J. Humanistic Judaism
and humanity during this holiday. K. Purim
_____6. This holiday lasts seven or eight days and celebrates L. Hanukkah
Jewish freedom from slavery in Egypt. M. High Holy Days
_____7. It is celebrate Jewish history and culture without an N. Yom Kippur
emphasis on God. O. Rosh Hashanah
_____8. This sect believes that Judaism is a religious P. Passover
civilization that’s constantly evolving.
_____9. It is considered a liberal category of the religion that
values ethical traditions over strict observance of Jewish laws.
_____10. It is emphasize a mystical experience with God that
involves direct communion through prayer and worship
_____11. Are typically known for their strict observance of
traditional Jewish law and rituals.
_____12. It is recognized as a day of rest and prayer for Jews.
_____13. A collection of teachings and commentaries on Jewish
law, was created.
_____14. It is considered the sacred text of Judaism.
_____15. The first five books of the Tanakh—outlines laws for
Jews to follow.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III, Central Luzon
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NUEVA ECIJA
ST. ELIZABETH GLOBAL SKILLS INSTITUTE INC.
Esguerra District Talavera , Nueva Ecija
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

III. ENUMERATION
Directions: List down or enumerate what are asked for each of the following. (1 POINT)

A. The five elements of religion:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B. The elements of spirituality:
1.
2.
3.
4.
C. The several sects in Judaism:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
D. The several important days and events in Jews:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
E. The three basic streams of Christianity:
1.
2.
3.

“It’s not about how bad you want it; it’s about how hard you are willing to ask for it.”☺

Prepared by:

Ms. Michelle Anne Rubio Bungalon