DepEd-National Capital Region A. Loyalty B.

Pride
Division of City Schools – Valenzuela C. Thrift D. Ritualization
GEN. T. DE LEON NATIONAL HIGH 13. Which of the following is not typically associated with
SCHOOL Shinto?
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT A. Family values C. Animal spirits
B. Shame D. Fertility
DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN 14. In Hinduism, a sannyasin is a person who
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS AND BELIEF SYSTEMS has__________________.
A. Perfected the ayurvedic techniques of preventing illness,
Name:__________________________ Score________________ healing the sick and preserving life
Strand/Section:_______________Date: __________ B. Renounced worldly goods to live a life of asceticism and
I. Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer. seek moksha
C. Achieved a trantic balance between the desire for
1. Among Muslims, the five daily prayers include each of worldly pleasures and spiritual aspirations
the following except: D. Achieved a yogic oneness of breath, mind, and senses
A. Zuhr B. Maghrib C. Id D. ‘Asr and the abandonment of all states of existence
2. The most sacred part of the Hebrew bible is embodied in 15. The second century belief of some Christians that the
the____________. three persons of the Trinity are merely different modes or
A. Prophets C. Talmud aspects of god rather than three distinct persons is
B. Midrash D. Pentateuch known as _________?
3. Which of the following is an important similarity between A. Gnosticism C. Niceaism
Jainism and Sikhism ? B. Sabellianism D. Anomoenism
A. View of the human being as a composite of spirit and 16. Which of the following is abranch of Japanese Sen
matter Buddhism that has the enlightenment as a gradual
B. Practice of vegetarianism process?
C. Monotheistic diety worship A. Jodo Shinsu C. Nishi hongwanji
D. Promotion of ahimsa B. Soto D. Rinzai
4. The main proponent of ritualism in early Confucianism 17. The starting point for the Buddhist analysis of the human
was _________________? condition is ______________________.
A. K’ang yu-wei C. Tung chung-shu A. Sunyata C. Bhodicitta
B. Hsun-tzu D. Mencius B. Dukkha D. Jhana
5. The second Vatican Council, or Vatican II an ecumenical 18. A main difference between Buddhism and many of the
council of the Catholic church opened under Pope John other major religions is its belief in _________.
XXIII in 1962 and closed under Pope Paul Vi in 1965. A. Salvation through ones own effort
Which of the following was NOT included in the several B. Life after death
major changes in public worship Catholicism? C. Renunciation of the material world
A. More use of sacred music in nontraditional formats D. One supreme god
B. The substitution of grape juice for wine 19. Who is the savior figure in the Hindu religion?
C. Using the vernacular rather than Latin in the Liturgy A. Vishnu C. Shiva
D. The simplifying of rites B. Brahma D. Krishna
6. A sacred text for both Confucianism and Taoism was the 20. Which of the following belief is shared by Sikhs and
__________________? Hindus?
A. I Ching C. Analects A. The castle system
B. Mandate of Heaven D. Tao-te Ching B. Reincarnation
7. In Catholicism devotions to the saints and to Mary C. Polytheism
Mother of Jesus are examples of: D. Living gurus whose ancestry dates back to founders
A. Brevaries C. Monastic orders 21. The cornerstone of Confucian ethics is ____________ a
B. Paraliturgical devotions D. Sacraments supreme virtue representing human qualities at their
8. Bodhidharma an Indian monk who traveled to China in best.
the sixth century C.E is considered the founder of the A. Xin B. Hsiao C. Jen D. Li
____________ school of Buddhism. 22. The authorized Talmud that is considered to be dominant
A. Pure land C. Zen version in Jewish theology and law is the ____.
B. Mahayana D. Tibetan A. Babylonian C. Jerusalem
9. The Vedic religion (I) emphasized the eternal cycle of life B. Roman D. Assyrian
death and rebirth (II) called for order in nature and 23. Which of the following is not one of the Hinduism
society (III) worshipped multiple gods and goddesses(IV) Darshana scriptures?
emphasized sacrifice. A. Brahma Sutra C. Nyaya Sutra
A. I only C. II, III and IV B. Yoga Sutra D. Kama Sutra
B. I and II D. I, II, III and IV 24. For each of the new testament gospel writers the central
10. Shite beliefs concerning the Imam Mahdi are analogous concern of the text is?
to the Christian belief in the _______________? A. Jesus’s fulfillment of Hebrew prophecies
A. Second coming of Christ B. The suffering and death of Jesus
B. Blessed trinity of the godhead C. Palestine’s suffering under the rule of Rome
C. Divinity of Christ D. The parables and other teachings of Jesus
D. Virgin birth 25. What is the term for letters written in the new testament
11. The earliest known Buddhist scripture known as Pali for the purpose of instruction, encouragement, and
Canon is commonly known as the ____________? practical advice?
A. Vinaya Pitakas C. Sutras A. Gospels B. Acts C. Parables D. Epistles
B. Tipitaka D. Trikaya 26. Taoism today currently has about 20 million followers
12. Virtues endorsed by Confucious include each of the and is centered in ______________________.
following, except: A. Tibet B. Korea C. Taiwan D. Chinas Hunan Province
27. The Vedas are believed to have come to ancient members 37. In 410 CE Rome was sacked by
of the priestly class directly from_______? ______________________.
A. Brahman C. Agni A. British troops C. Germanic tribes
B. Indra D. Vishnu B. French mercenaries D. Polish monks
28. In addition to the Quran, Muslims often look to the 38. What was Michael Cerularius’ title when he was
hadiths for rules of daily life, the Hadiths are best excommunicated by the office of the Pope, and he turn
described as ______? excommunicated Pope Leo IX?
A. Rulings of Muhammads successors A. Bishop of Rome C. Constantine
B. Recollections people have had of Muhammads words B. Patriarch of Constantinople D. Bishop of Alexandria
and deeds 39. Which of the following would be considered alchemy as it
C. The sayings of Muhammad’s wife, Khadijah relates to Taoism?
D. Natural laws A. Exchanging English pounds for American dollars
29. Chrisitian Fundamentalism is a _____________________? B. Tearing a dollar bill in half so that you have two dollars
A. Protestant movement that emphasizes the work of the C. Changing a pound of steak into a pound of Spam
holy spirit D. Changing a quart of water into a quart of champagne
B. Protestant movement that grew up in response to issues 40. Ancestor veneration is the _____________________.
of Liberalism and modernity A. Breaking of bonds with the deceased members of the
C. Catholic movement that focuses on methodical study of family
the Bible B. Accepting of female members of the family into ordination
D. Catholic counter revolution that reasserts the infallibility C. Act of considering a newborn the reincarnation of an
of the papacy ancestor
30. Which of the three orientations of religion seeks union D. Ritual belief that dead family members exist and can
with a reality that is greater than oneself? affect the living
A. Apocalyptic C. Mystical 41. Confucius and Mencius both lived in
B. Prophetic D. Communal _____________________.
31. Romans are more likely to show sympathy to persecuted A. China during the decline of feudalism
Christians than to persecuted Jews because ____? B. China during a time of great peace
A. Christianity was an inclusive religion, open to all races, C. India during the Golden Age
while Judaism was an exclusive religion: based on a D. Sri Lanka during the Great Depression
shared racial and political identity. 42. Dharma refers to the _______________ in Buddhism.
B. Christianity shared many ideals and customs with their A. A stage in a Buddhist’s life
Roman neighbors, while Judaism held to very different B. The teachings of Buddha
ideals and customs. C. The path to enlightenment
C. Christians communicated in a common language: Greek, D. The duties of a Buddhist
while the Jews communicated in their own, unique 43. ‘Oneness” refers to which tenet of Taoism?
language: Hebrew A. The First Principle C. The Yin-Yang
D. All of the above B. The Wu Wei D. The Way
32. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, why does Enkidu die? 44. Why did Aztecs make human sacrifices?
A. He was a barbarian A. To prevent rebellion C. To appease their gods
B. He refused to have sex with Ishtar B. To please their rulers D. To ensure good
C. He chopped down the holy cedar harvest
D. He helped Gilgamesh stay the Bull of Heaven 45. The Middle Path is most closely associated with a life of
33. The Jewish community during the Roman period who _______________________.
retreated to the wilderness in response to apocalyptic A. Self-indulgence C. severe discipline
visions were the _____________? B. self-gratification D. moderation
A. Sadducees C. Pharisees 46. Which philosopher held to the theory of nature-worship?
B. Essenes D. Zealots A. Owen B. Muller C. Marx D. Plato
34. The Christianization of the Roman empire resulted in 47. A young Hindu man is beginning to think of marriage and
each of the following except: family. He is most likely at the end of the ________ stage
A. Several books added to the new testament of life.
B. A new emphasis on the final destiny of the individual A. Student C. Hermit
rather than of the universe itself B. Sannyasin D. Householder
C. The appointment of Christian to high ranking official 48. Although conflicts had been brewing for years, the Great
public positions Schism officially occurred in what year?
D. The governments return of confiscated church property A. 738 CE C. 800 CE
35. Animistic beliefs include the idea that B. 215 CE D. 1054 CE
_____________________. 49. Which of the following is NOT an Islamic Decalogue?
A. No clear boundaries exist between the natural and the A. Do not worship another god except Allah
supernatural B. Be kind to your parents, and care for them
B. Nature is superior to the supernatural C. Do not follow what you do not know
C. Animals once existed as human beings D. None of these
D. There is one creator who intervenes in both the natural 50. A set of traditional rituals and ceremonies rather than a
and supernatural system of dogmatic beliefs or a definite code of ethics.
36. Traditional indigenous religions in Africa tend to view the A. Shinto C. Taoism
supernatural as a _________________. B. Buddhism D. Judaism
A. Omnipotent god supplemented and served by lesser
spirits including ancestors and animal spirits, including
ancestors and animal spirits.
B. Impersonal and unrelated set of natural forces
C. Patheon of gods who share
D. Patheon of gods who share separate but roughly equal
powers