Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V – Bicol
BAGONG SILANG II NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Labo, Camarines Norte
Introduction to world religion and belief system
Final Examination 4TH QUARTER Sy 2018-2019
Name: ____________________________Grade 11 __________Score/Average______Exam date____/____/____
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read and analyze the questions carefully. Write the letter corresponding to the correct
answer on the space provided for.

___1. The ______ is the oldest section of the Vedas, the most sacred texts of the Hindu religion.
A. Sama-Veda C. Yajur-Veda
B. Rig-Veda D. Atharva-Veda
___2. How did the Hindus receive the Vedas according to their scholars?
A. By a prophet that was sent by god.
B. Through nature observation.
C. Encrypted or written on a sacred book that god himself has made.
D. Directly from god and passed on to the next generations by word of mouth.
___3. Shiva is the third god of the Hindu triumvirate. Which of the following is the role of Shiva?
A. Shivas role is to create the world and all creatures.
B. He is responsible for the preservation of the universe.
C. He is the god of destruction in order to re-create the universe.
D. He is the leader of the Hindu triumvirate of gods.
___4. A believer of Hinduism would most likely pray to ________ be protected from destruction or calamity.
A. Vishnu C. Brahma
B. Shiva D. Veda
___5. In Hinduism, the _____ is said to be the only thing that truly exists, an immortal substance that transmigrates
from body to body.
A. Atman C. Spirit
B. Soul D. Dharma
___6. According to the Four Noble Truths Dukkha is _________________.
A. The truth of suffering. C. The truth of cessation of suffering.
B. The truth of the origin of suffering. D. The truth of the path to the cessation from suffering
___7. Why does suffering exist according to Buddhism?
A. Because human beings are selfish in nature.
A. Because life is not ideal.
B. Because god allows us to suffer.
C. Because we need to suffer in order to serve others.
___8. Which of the following statement is not a teaching of Buddha?
A. Human beings are subject to desires and cravings.
B. Satisfaction is only temporary and eventually would cease.
C. If pleasure last it becomes monotonous.
D. There is no end to suffering but death.
___9. Which of the following represents greed and desire according to the three roots of evil?
A. Snake B. Rooster C. Pig D. Dog
___10. Among the three roots of evil, a pig represents ______________________.
A. Hatred and destructive urges. C. Greed and desire.
B. Ignorance and delusions. D. Jealousy and shame
___11. In Buddhism, what could be the cure of suffering?
A. Overcoming ignorance and attachment.
B. Living according to the will of god.
C. Having many material possessions.
D. Giving to the needy and poor
___12. What is the actual name of buddha?
A. Siddhartha Gautama C. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Gautama Gandhi D. Indira Gandhi
___13. Which of the following is not one of Gautama’s Four Noble Truths?
A. all life is suffering
B. suffering arises from craving
C. to stop suffering, one must do penance
D. one stops craving by following the Eightfold Path
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___14. What is similar to the Five Relationships, Eightfold Path and Ten Commandments?
A. establish gender equality
B. promote polytheism
C. describe secularism
D. provide codes of behavior
___15. In Buddhism, the final stage of enlightenment reached through meditation and “right mindfulness” is
described as the “blowing out” of all karmic traces of past lives and referred to as an uncluttered state of calm
non-attached “nothingness” or________.
A. nirvana
B. dharma
C. ahimsa
D. aura
___16. The amazing global diffusion of Buddhism after World War II was because Westerners were drawn to
Buddhism's ____________.
A. social activism
B. meditation techniques
C. yoga positions
D. monastic communities
___17. Some Buddhists responded to colonial-era challenges by____________.
A. converting to Christianity
B. engaging in dialogue with science and Christianity
C. sermonizing in public
D. all of the above
___18. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that ____________________________.
A. harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of each member of a family or society
B. salvation could be attained by prayer, meditation, and good deeds
C. equality should exist between all members of society
D. individual goals should be placed ahead of the needs of the group
___19. What philosophy adheres to Confucianism?
A. Owning a land C. Respect for authority
B. A classless society D. religious’ beliefs
___20. Confucianism emphasizes the idea that ________________________-.
A. Each person has an important responsibility to family and society
B. An individual's personal goals are more important than the goals of the group
C. Government should own the means of production
D. economic success is more desirable than knowledge and learning
___21. According to the teachings of Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that
A. The evil in humans must be eliminated
B. The ruler should be chosen democratically
C. Ancestor worship should be discontinued
D. Individuals should know and do what is expected of them
___22. The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to
A. Believe in reincarnation
B. put their own interests first
C. follow a code of moral conduct
D. reject government authority
___23. In ancient China, one effect on government of the teachings of Confucius was the high status of
A. soldiers C. farmers
B. merchants D. scholars
___24. What is the social impact of Confucianism?
A. People who work for the Chinese government today take a test on Confucius's teachings
B. It is one of the most widely practiced religions today
C. There is no social impact
D. It's the first monotheistic religion
___25. In China, what is the most profound and visible effect of Confucianism?
A. Equality should exist between all members of society
B. Salvation could be attained by prayer, meditation, and good deeds
C. Harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of each member of a family or society
D. Individual goals should be placed ahead of the needs of the group

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___26. Which quotation from the teachings of Confucius is most similar to the Golden Rule from Judeo Christian
teaching?
A. Do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself.
B. If a ruler is upright, all will go well without orders
C. By nature, men are pretty much alike. It is learning and practice that set them apart
D. While a father or mother is alive, a son should not travel far.
___27. Which of these is not a place other than China where Confucian ethics and ideals have remodeled society,
providing moral underpinning and guidance to social relationships at all levels?
A. Vietnam C. Japan
B. Indonesia D. Korea
___28. Which of these denotes the dark, feminine, yielding, or cloudy aspects of the world?
A. I Ching C. yin
B. yang D. yin and yang together
___29. Which of these is not one of the meanings of li?
A. etiquette C. propriety
B. virtue D. ritual
___30. Taoism emphasized these two characteristics as their identity as a religion.
A. Unity and opposites C. Harmony and union
B. Self-development D. Violence and hatred
___31. Which one is against the teachings of Taoism?
A. pursuit of spiritual immortality C. harmony or union with nature
B. earthly gratification D. self-development
___32. Which of the following is not a Taoist practice?
A. Reading scripture C. Feng Shui
B. Yoga D. Fortune telling
___33. What is the English translation of 'Feng Shui?'
A. Almighty God C. The Universe
B. The Way D. Wind-Water
___34. Which of the following is not a Taoist text?
A. Tao Te Ching C. Chuang-tzu
B. Ketuvim D. 'The Way and It's Power'
___35. Taoism is seen more as a philosophy than it is a(n) ________.
A. Religion C. Yogic discipline
B. Avatar D. Way of life
___36. Chinese people take a balanced attitude toward __________________.
A. Changing circumstances C. The fortune of others
B. Their own luck D. All of the options
___37. Who was the original founder of Taoism?
A. Chuang Tzu C. Buddha
B. Lao Tzu D. Muhammad
___38. What is a person believed to become after they die in Shintoism?
A. Kami C. Ashes
B. Dust D. Reincarnated
___39. Who is the most famous sun goddess in Shintoism?
A. Ra C. Amaterasu
B. Apollo C. Luna
___40. What 2 places does a person wash themselves before entering a shrine?
A. Feet & hands C. Face & feet
B. Hands & mouth D. Hands & face
___41. Commonly a shrine will be torn down and rebuilt every _____.
A. Year C. 20 yrs.
B. 35 yrs. D. 50 yrs.
___42. What 2 things are celebrated in a Shintoism shrine?
A. Funerals and marriages C. Births and funerals
B. Births and marriages D. None of the options
___43. What was the main reason the Shoguns opened Japan back up to the rest of the world?
A. Western Technology C. Mid-East Influences
B. Southeast Asia trade D. To enter into war
___44. What does the word kamikaze translate into?
A. Love of the emperor C. Die at all costs
B. Divine wind D. Love of god
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___45. Because Shintoism never held a strong influence over the Japanese culture it never developed a________.
A. Theology C. Set of doctrines
B. Moral code D. All of the above
___46. Which of the following statements about Shintoism is true?
A. Shinto has no founder C. Shinto has no god
B. Shinto has no canonical scriptures D. All of the options
___47. What is the main difference between Shintoism and other Abrahamic religions?
A. Shintoism is older than Abrahamic religions C. It is more like a practice than religion
B. They both have written set of laws D. All of the options
___48. Which of the following is considered bad In Shintoism?
A. Things which disturb kami C. Things which disturb natural order
B. Things which disrupt the social order D. All of the options above
___49. Why do you think Shintoism is so popular in Japan?
A. Because it is a source of their nationalism C. Because it is about their god
B. Because of their government D. None of the options
___50. Why do you think the Japanese consider their emperor as divine?
A. Because the emperor is also the highest priest of Shinto
B. They believe that the emperor is a direct descendant of Amaterasu
C. They think they are superior to all other races because of the emperor
D. All of the options
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