The document is a 40 question multiple choice exam on world religions and belief systems given to students at Maloco National High School. It covers key concepts and theories related to defining religion, comparing characteristics of different religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and indigenous Japanese and Chinese beliefs. The exam also addresses historical figures and sacred texts important to various faith traditions around the world.
The document is a 40 question multiple choice exam on world religions and belief systems given to students at Maloco National High School. It covers key concepts and theories related to defining religion, comparing characteristics of different religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and indigenous Japanese and Chinese beliefs. The exam also addresses historical figures and sacred texts important to various faith traditions around the world.
The document is a 40 question multiple choice exam on world religions and belief systems given to students at Maloco National High School. It covers key concepts and theories related to defining religion, comparing characteristics of different religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and indigenous Japanese and Chinese beliefs. The exam also addresses historical figures and sacred texts important to various faith traditions around the world.
The document is a 40 question multiple choice exam on world religions and belief systems given to students at Maloco National High School. It covers key concepts and theories related to defining religion, comparing characteristics of different religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and indigenous Japanese and Chinese beliefs. The exam also addresses historical figures and sacred texts important to various faith traditions around the world.
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MALOCO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Maloco, Ibajay, Aklan
Senior High School Department Midterm Examination in Humanities I (Introduction to World Religions and Belief System) S.Y.2019 - 2020 Name______________________________________Section_______________________Date________ General Directions: Read and analyze carefully each item. Encircle the letter of your chosen answer. 1. Which concept was defined as an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods? A. Spirituality B. Religion C. Belief D. Theology 2. Which concept was termed as a collection of beliefs about life and universe being held by people? A. Spirituality B. Religion C. Worldview D. Philosophy 3. What kind of belief system disbelief or denies the existence of a personal god? A. Monism B. Polytheism C. Monotheism D. Atheism 4. Which belief system asserts that there is no genuine distinction between God and the universe? A. Monism B. Polytheism C. Monotheism D. Atheism 5. Which social scientist viewed religion as a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things? A. E. B. Taylor B. J. G. Frazer C. D. E. Durkheim D. B. K. Malinowski 6. He was English anthropologist and the founding figure of the science of social anthropology that viewed religion as the belief in spiritual beings A. E. B. Taylor B. J. G. Frazer C. D. E. Durkheim D. B. K. Malinowski 7. Which of the following theorists explained Animistic theory and found that the Melanesian people believed in Mana? A. Robert Henry Codrington B. Wilhelm Schmidt C. Ludwig Andreas Von Feuerbach D. Sigmund Freud 8. Which theory of the origin of religion does James George Frazer proposed? A. Magic Theory B. Wish Fulfillment Theory C. Animistic Theory D. Theory of Monotheism 9. Which concept defines as relating or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things? A. Spirituality B. Religious C. theology D. Philosophy of religion 10. Which of the following concepts involves in the systematic study of the existence and nature of the divine? A. Spirituality B. Religious C. theology D. Philosophy of religion 11. Which of the following is not included in ancient polytheistic religion? A. Egypt B. Rome C. Greece D. China 12. Which of the following statements is NOT a common characteristic of religion? A. Belief in a deity’s relationship with the world B. Places and people believed to be holy and sacred C. Rules followed as a result of beliefs D. Ideas have helped inflame animosity 13. Animistic beliefs include the idea that ____ A. No clear boundaries exist between the natural and the supernatural B. Nature is superior to the supernatural C. Animals once existed as human beings D. There is one creator who intervenes in both the natural and the supernatural 14. Karl Heinrich Marx explained Wish Fulfillment theory. Which of the following statement includes his explanation? A. Religion developed by few as a means to control the masses and suppress revolution. B. There were no gods and that belief in gods was simply wish fulfillment. C. Religion originated from guilt that individuals supposedly feel in hating their fathers. D. All of the above. 15. Philosophy of religion is one of the basic concepts in understanding religion. What is the focus of this study? A. Emphases on the relationship of man to the spiritual world B. It is a branch of theology and studies about the divinity C. It deals on the issues of religion and analysis on the existence of a divine being. D. All of the above. 16. The comparative analysis of major religions reveals that an important characteristics of their belief system. How these affect the quality of life of man? A. Man can understand the power of the divine. B. Man can have better understanding about their faith. C. Man can value the life they have. D. None of the above. 17. Which of two religions share the first five books of the Old Testament? A. Islam and Judaism B. Islam and Christianity C. Christianity and Judaism D. None of the above 18. What is the order of Abrahamic faiths from youngest to oldest? A. Islam, Christianity and Hinduism B. Islam, Christianity and Judaism C. Judaism, Christianity and Islam D. Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism 19. Who were the prophet and patriarch that played a major role in the establishment of the three monotheistic religions in West Asia? A. Mohammad B. Moses C. Abraham D. Jesus 20. For the Muslims, who was the last prophet or Seal of Prophets? A. Mohammad B. Moses C. Abraham D. Jesus 21. What religion can be considered as a museum of religions because of innumerable gods and goddesses? A. Sikhism B. Buddhism C. Hinduism D. Jainism 22. What separates the two Buddhism, the Mahayana and Theravada? A. Worshiping many gods B. Worshiping Buddha as God C. Worshiping the nature D. None of the above 23. Which of two religions work for the Japanese people? A. Shintoism and Confucianism B. Shintoism and Taoism C. Shintoism and Buddhism D. Confucianism and Buddhism 24. What is reincarnation? A. Coming back as something else after you dies B. Never dying C. Not being able to live D. The inability to breathe 25. What is the main difference between Buddhism and many of the major religions? A. Salvation through one’s own efforts B. Life after death C. Renunciation of the material world D. One supreme god 26. What are the supreme virtue representing human qualities and the cornerstone of Confucian ethics? A.Xin B. Hsiao C. Jen D. Li 27. Which class in ancient Indian society does the Vedas believed had come? A. Brahman B. Indra C. Agni D. Vishnu 28. Who was regarded as China’s greatest philosopher and teacher? A. Zhang Daoling B. Kung Fu Tzu C. Lao tzu D. Siddharta Gautama 29. What is the sacred text for both Confucianism and Taoism? A. I Ching B. Mandate of Heaven C. Analects D. Tao te Ching 30. Japanese people believed that their emperor were descendants of their sun goddess. What do they call their god? A. Agni B. Kami C. Son Goku D. Amaterasu 31. What mountain was believed to be the site of sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham? A. Mount Sinai B. Mt. Ararat C. Mt. Moriah D. Mt. Tabor 32. From the Books of Exodus, it narrates that Israelites escaped from Egypt by crossing the Yam Suph. What is the modern day name of this body of water? A. Black Sea B. Mediterranean Sea C. Red Sea D. Caspian Sea 33. How does geography affects religion in India? A. Indian religion spread throughout the world. B. Hindu gods were based on the ecological setting. C. Most of the people create rituals for their harvest. D. All of the above 34. Where was the place where Siddhartha delivered his first sermon about the principle of Buddhism? A. Varanasi B. Samath C. Nepal D. China 35. The Chaukandhi Stupa is a monument commemorated by Buddhist. What is the significance of this monument? A. Buddha reaches enlightenments here B. Buddha met his first followers C. Buddha delivers his final sermon D. Buddha was killed in this place 36. In Hinduism, what could dharma mean? A. duty B. righteousness C. ethics D. all of the above 37. Which of the following is NOT included in the five basic social relationships according to Confucius? A. Ruler and Subject B. father and son C. husband and wife D. peers and colleages 38. What mountain in Japan believed to have abode of gods according to Shintoism? A. Mt. Tate B. Mt. Everest C. Mt. Fuji D. Mt. Moriah 39. Which of the following group of religions considered as Dharmic religion? A. Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism B. Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism and Sikhism C. Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shintoism D. Hinduism, Confucianism, Buddhism and Sikhism 40. A name given by the Hebrews to their god A. Allah B. Varuna C. Yahweh D. Amaterasu 41. What type of Buddhism developed in Japan? A. Zen B. Kami C. Li D. Xin 42. In ancient Philippine society, what do they call their spiritual leaders whose functions were to intercede between the deities and the people? A. Shaman B. Babaylanes C. manugbulong D. timawa 43. Which Confucianism significant aspect promotes social harmony? A. Xi B. Li C. Xiao D. Zen 44. In Jainism, which key concept helps encourages social solidarity? A. Kami B. ahimsa C. dharma D. Dao 45. Which of the following examples does NOT relates to the positive effects of religion that provides social change? A. US Churches campaigns for civil liberties B. Catholic Church in the Philippines was successful during People Power Revolution C. People conduct rituals before planting crops D. None of the above 46. Which concept advocates by Gandhi which means passive resistance? A. Ahimsa B. filial piety C. satyagraha D. nirvana 47. What concept in Hinduism that they follow which means moral and social obligations? A. Brahma B. dharma C.ahimsa D. Dao 48. Which of the following best describe karma? A. struggle against the believers B. life after death C. moral consequences of one’s act D. immortal life acquired after good deeds 49. The Muslims believed that by doing struggles against believers they can guarantee a place in heaven. What do the call this struggles against unbelievers? A. sakat B. jihad C. hajj D. pilgrimage 50. In what way does religion gives positive goals in life? A. Through stories of different prophets, people can relate it to their everyday life. B. The rituals that they conduct can help them view life positively. C. The missionary’s experiences can give people a sense of acceptance. D. The people give alms to the poor member of the community. 51. He gave up his wealth and power to find solution for sickness, poverty, old age and death. Who is he? A. Mohammed B. Moses C. Siddharta Gautama D. Mohandas Gandhi 52. in Sikhism faith, believers follows a selfless sacrifice which gives them sense of belonging. What do they call it? A. Sati B. hajj C. Sewa D. nirvana 53. What is moksha? A. A prosperous life after resurrection B. Union of universal soul and individual soul C. Moral and social obligations D. Struggle against the unbelievers 54. According to Karl Marx, religion is the opium of the masses. What can you infer to this? A. Religion makes people believe and do what the leaders are teaching them to do. B. Religion gives people a sense of belongingness as they have contract with God. C. Religion protects people from negative influences of science. D. Religion creates a feeling of peace and kindness. 55. Religion also has some aspects which make it susceptible to be a source of conflict and war. Which of the situations depicts the statement? A. The Jews were in conflict with the Muslims. B. The Muslims should at least once in their life pilgrim to Mecca. C. The Christian followers should follow appropriate dress inside the church. D. The Japanese should never wear white kimono during wedding rituals. 56. In what country does the conflict between Sinhalese Buddhist and the Tamil Hindu occurred? A. India B. Maldives C. Pakistan D. Sri Lanka 57. In Islam, the Muslims women practice of wearing the hijab especially in public. Which negative effects of religion does the situation denote? A. Religion causes discrimination B. Religion triggers conflicts and fights C. Religion as an economic tool for exploiting the masses D. Religion affirm social hierarchy 58. What concept refer as the killing of oneself as a form of sacrifice? A. Baptism B. Hazing C. Self-immolation D. Confession 59. What was the main reason why Thich Quang Duc sets himself on fire? A. To reach the enlightenment B. To protest against the religious discrimination C. To surrender his life to his god D. To show his love to his decease wife 60. The word “Inquisition” becomes associated with the word ____. A. exploration B. war C. torture D. suicide 61. What incident in 2002 has killed 59 people in India? A. Inquisiton B. Godhra Train C. Widow burning D. Buddhist monk suicidal 62. What was the source of the Ayodha disputes? A. Temple B. Babri Masjid C. Catholic discrimination D. torture 63. In Inquisition period, what common torture procedure where the hands bound behind the back with a rope and dislocating the joints? A. sati B. jihad C. strappado D. trepanning 64. What term refers to the ancient practice of boring holes in the human skull? A. sati B. jihad C. strappado D. trepanning 65. The origin of the Jewish people and the beginning of Judaism are recorded in the first five books of Hebrew bible called ___. A. covenant B. Pentateuch C. Torah D. Tanakh 66. Jacob changed his name to Israel as merited by the angel to him. What is the meaning of the name Israel? A. God is with us B. the one receives enlightenment C. the one who wrestled with God D. reunited with God 67. What do the Jewish call the event where Israelites escapes from Egypt through crossing the Red Sea? A. Genesis B. Revelations C. Exodus D. Leviticus 68. What is the single most important scripture for the Jewish people? A. Pentateuch B. Mishnah C. Ketuvim D. Nevi’im 69. Apart from being a book of law, what is this book similar to Pentateuch with a fountain of religious thought and inspiration? A. Mishnah B. Talmud C.Torah D. Ketuvim 70. Aside from Exodus 20:2-17, where the Ten Commandments were written, it is also written in ____. A. Deut. 5:6-30 B. Deut. 5:6-21 C. Lev. 6:5-21 D. Lev. 5:6-30 71. What was stipulated on the twelfth of the Jewish Principles of Faith? A. The dead will be resurrected B. God will reward the good and punish the wicked. C. The Messiah will come D. There will be no other Torah 72. Who proposed the acceptable creed of Judaism? A. Abraham B. Moses C. Rambam D. Jacob 73. Jewish people observed Sabbath. This ritual usually ends through a symbolic ritual called ___. A. Yamim B. havdalah C. shofar D. Shavuot 74. What is the seventh month in the ecclesiastical year of the Jewish? A. Yom Kippur B. Rosh Hashanah C. Tishri D. Shofar 75. The Jewish observed the kashrut or dietary laws. What is the term refers to the foods that confirms to kashrut? A. treif B. kosher C. tebah D. bimah 76. Why was the Ark of Covenant so important to the Hebrews? A. It contained the original Ten Commandments written by God Himself B. It was an idol, the physical representation of God used by the Hebrews for worship C. It served as a tool in the sacrifice of Abraham’s son D. It contained the written version of the hundreds of laws Moses created while wandering the desert for 40 years 77. What makes Judaism unique from other religion in the world? A. the largest religion in the world B. an ethnicity as well as a religion B. the fastest growing religion in the world D. the last remaining monotheistic religion 78. Judaism and Christianity both monotheistic religions share many beliefs. Which of the following Jewish beliefs do they not share? A. Ultimately reality - one God, Jehovah, the God of Abraham B. Nature of God – unity, one substance, one person C. The Old Testament – Canonical D. Status of Biblical prophets – true prophets 79. According to Talmud, which of the following, out of respect for their parents is something Jewish children must not do? A. Contradicts their parents word B. Sit in their parents places in the house or at the dinner table C. Leave their parents to feed and the clothe themselves if they are unable to do so D. All of the above 80. Through God, the Torah tells Jews about Israel that ___ A. The land of Israel was part of the covenant made between God and the Jewish people at Mount Sinai B. They should visit at some time during their life C. They should visit and make pilgrimage to Mount Sinai where the Ten Commandments were received D. They should always keep Israel in their minds