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DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION
English 8
S.Y.: 2023-2024
Name___________________________________________________________Date __________________________

Grade & Sec.___________________________________________________ Score _________________________

1. Which of the following is not a dimension of religion?

a. hierarchy c. experiences
b. beliefs d. rituals

2. Which of the is an example of a ritual?

a. Erni regularly goes to the Philippine Kiu Siao Grand Taoist Temple.
b. Carlo follows and exemplifies The Four Noble Truths all the time.
c. Karen engages in lifelong sannyasa (monastic practices) to achieve moksha.
d. Kristine wears a hijab when going out of their house or in public.

3. In the context of social sciences, what are the two ways of defining religion?
a. collective and fundamental c. relative and practical
b. substantive and contextual d. substantive and functional

4. Which dimension of religion is demonstrated in this statement?

Christianity is a religion that believes in an Almighty God who sent His only son, Jesus, to redeem the world.
a. experience c. community
b. beliefs d. rituals

5. Which of the following statements defines religion?

a. belief in the importance of physical aesthetics for personal contentment b. belief in the
authority of the world powers to control the future of the world
c. belief in a supernatural power that creates the world and everything in it d.
belief in the uniqueness of everybody in preferences, interests, and thoughts

6. What religion is being described in this statement?

In the underground burial sites, the early followers of this religion exercised their faith amidst
persecution.
a. islam c. Hinduism
b. Judaism d. Christianity

7. In which country did Shintoism originate?

a. Japan c. Thailand
b. South Korea d. China

8. Why did Confucius feel that there was a need to revive old values?
a. He believed that reviving old values would help people become more successful in life.
b. He believed that reviving old values would help improve the image of Chinese society during his time.
c. He believed that old values should be practiced continuously for the benefits of his followers or believers.
d. He believed that values such as reverence for ancestors were the key to a better way of life.

9. Where did Lao Tzu draw his inspiration for his teachings contained in the Dao De Jing?
a. his readings c. people in his surroundings
b. things in nature d. his experiments

10. Where did Hinduism, Theravada Buddhism, and Mahayana Buddhism originate?
a. Japan c. India
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b. Viietnam d. China

11. What is one characteristic that makes Hinduism different from Buddhism?
a. Followers of Hinduism need not adhere to a specific set of beliefs.
b. Followers of Hinduism are allowed to make changes in the set of beliefs.
c Followers of Hinduism should strictly adhere to a given set of beliefs.
d. Followers of Hinduism worship only one god which is Vishnu.

12. Which of the following statements is not true?

a. The Semitic Empire dominated vast lands in West Asia that brought their culture and tradition to many lands
b. Great empires of the ancient world influenced the cultures of people of West Asia.
c Semitic cultures are still present in the customs and traditions of Judaism, Chrisitianity, and Islam.
d. Greek and Roman Empire impacted West Asia through their philosophy, education, social class, and form of
government.

13. What is the name of the land where Abraham settled that is also known as a land flowing with milk and honey?
a. Mecca c. Ur
b. Baghdad d. Canaan

14. Maria was diagnosed with diabetes. Instead of going to the hospital for medication, she decides to pray it away.
She believes that her illness is God’s will and as such, only God can heal it.
Which of the following concepts explains Maria’s view of her situation?
a. traditionalism c. fundementalism
b. fatalism d. secularism

15. Which concept refers to the belief that the universe and all life forms in it were created by God?
a. theocracy c. creationism
b. evolution d. fetalism

16. Which of the following is not a characteristic of religious fundamentalism?

a It is open to teachings of other religions.
b It regards all areas of social life as sacred.
c It interprets the holy texts literally.
d. it supports conservative and traditional values.

17. Why is religion incompatible with democracy?

a It is open to change. c. It stresses equality.
b It accepts criticism. d. It prioritizes tradition

18. Which of the following is not a university run by Catholic religious’ groups in the Philippines?
a. University of the Philippines c. University of San Carlos
b. University of Santo Tomas d. Ateneo de Manila University

19. Which of the following books is not part of Tanakh?

a. Ketuvim c. Torah
b. Nevi’im d. Mishnah

20. Which of the following statements is not true about the Jews’ beliefs about the Messiah?
a They believe that the Messiah is the savior of all.
b They believe that the Messiah is Jesus Christ.
c They believe that the Messiah will unite the world.
d. They believe that the Messiah has not yet come.
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21. Why do the Jews celebrate Passover?

a. to commemorate the death of the firstborn while they were slaves in Egypt
b. to commemorate their freedom from slavery in Egypt.
c. to give glory to God
d. to remember how Moses had led them out of Egypt

22. Which commandment best describes heeding our parents’ advice?

a. You shall not steal. c. You shall not steal.
b. You shall keep holy the Sabbath. d. You shall honor your father and mother.

23. What type of religion does Judaism fall under?

a. agnostic c. atheistic
b. monotheistic d. polytheistic

24. What is the ritual that is held to mark the transition of a 13-year-old boy to manhood?
a. bar mitzvah c. Rosh Hashanah
b. Yom Kippur d. Hanukkah

25. What do the Jews refrain from doing during the Shabbat?
a. going on a trip c. watching a movie with the family
b. using any electrical gadget d. engaging in a sporting activity

26. Which commandment is being violated when one is not attending Saturday or Sunday services?
a. You shall not steal. c. You shall not steal.
b. You shall honor your father and mother. d. You shall keep holy the Sabbath.

27. According to the Beatitudes, what will people gain from being merciful to others?
a. God’s mercy c. God’s punishment
b. God’s Kingdom d. God’s blessings

28. Which of the following is not a major branch of the Christian religion?
a. Anglican c. Eastern Orthodox
b. Catholic d. protestant

29. What are short stories that illustrate moral or spiritual lessons Jesus Christ used in his teachings?
a. creeds c. parables
b. prayers d. books

30. Which of the following traditional events is not included in the Lenten Season?
a. palm sunday c. easter
b. Christmas d. Ash Wednesday

31. Rico refused to join his friends to eat in a 5-star restaurant because he restrained himself from eating luxurious
food. Which season in the liturgical calendar is he most likely complying with?
a. Lent c. advent
b. easter d. Epiphany

32. Which Christian denomination was started by Martin Luther?

a. Protestantism c. Eastern Orthodox
b. Catholicism d. Non-Trinitarian

33. Which of the following does not violate a Christian’s view of the sanctity of life?
a. Two men who are marrying each other
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b. A convicted murderer who is sentenced to death

c. A woman who is getting an abortion after being raped
d. A terminally ill patient who is taking life-ending drugs to end pain

34. Jenny is a Baptist Christian. Which of the following does she practice?
a. Veneration of Mother Mary c. Obedience to the Poped
b. Confession of sins to a priest d. Study of the Holy Scripture

35. Which of the following best describes the way the Muslim religion came to life through Prophet Muhammad?
a. Archangel Gabriel came to Muhammad during his journey to Medina, revealed to him the word of God, and
Muhammad then started to spread the word of God to the people who started Islam.
b. Archangel Gabriel came to Muhammad during his isolation in the forest, revealed to him the word of God, and
Muhammad then started to spread Gods' word to the people who started Islam.
c. Archangel Gabriel came to Muhammad during his isolation in the cave, revealed to him the word of God, and
Muhammad then started to spread God's word to the people who started Islam.
d. Archangel Gabriel came to Muhammad during his journey to Mecca, revealed to him the word of God, and
Muhammad then started to spread God's word to the people who started Islam.

36. Which of the following refers to the duty of the Muslims to journey to Mecca?
a. salat c. shahada
b. hajj d. zakat

37. Which of the following refers to the duty to pray five times each day?
a. zakat c. shahada
b. hajj d. salat

38. Which of the following refers to the duty of the Muslims to declare their faith that there is only one God?
a. zakat c. hajj
b. shahada d. salat

39. Professor Malik has a class every day at 11:30-12:30 PM. His students notice that whenever it strikes 12:00 NN,
he will give them a seat work and will leave the classroom with his blanket and his compass then go to the
meditation room.
Which among the following pillars of Islam is being referred to in the scenario?
a. zakat c. hajj
b. shahada d. salat

40. Naira’s family earns quite a lot because of their clothing business. Every month, they make sure that they get a
percentage of their profit and give it as a charity tax as they believe that this process purifies them.
Which among the following pillars of Islam is being referred to in the scenario?
a. shahada c. salat
b. zakat d. hajj

Prepared by: Checked by:

Mr. John Michael A. Tipgos

Subject Teacher Academic Coordinator

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