FIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION
IN INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS AND BELIEF SYSTEMS
NAME: __________________________________________ GRADE & SECTION: 11 – HUMSS
DATE: _________________________
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Follow the instructions in each test number. Not following instructions will be considered wrong.
NO ERASURES except Test III. “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.”
I.
MULTIPLE CHOICES. On your answer sheet, write the letter of the best answer.
1. In Judaism, they were monotheistic. What does “monotheism” mean?
A. Belief in no god
C. Belief in one god
B. Belief in many gods
D. Belief in the worship of animals
2. Who is believed to be the father of the monotheistic religions?
A. Moses
B. Jesus
C. Mecca
D. Abraham
3. Who led the Hebrews from Egypt?
A. God
B. Abraham
C. Moses
D. Jesus
4. The book that tells the history of the early Hebrews __________.
A. The bible
B. Torah
C. Tanakh
D. Declaration of Independence
5. Who was Jesus?
A. An apostle
C. Father of the Hebrew people
B. A Jew born in Bethlehem
D. Messenger of Allah
6. Polytheism is what?
A. Belief in many gods
C. The worship of nature
B. Belief in one god
D. Belief in no gods
7. What did Moses receive?
A. Ten Commandments
B. Torah
C. Mecca
D. Nirvana
8. What are the five duties that Muslims must carry out called?
A. Eightfold path
B. 10 commandments
C. Nirvana D. Five Pillars of Islam
9. Christians believed Muhammad rose to heaven to learn Allah's will.
A. True
B. False
10. The world’s largest universalizing religion is ________________
A. Sikhism
B. Christianity
C. Islam
D. Judaism
11. You might find this person praying 5 times a day facing towards Mecca.
A. Muslim
B. Christian
C. Jew
D. Aborigine
12. Holy place of worship for someone who is Jewish is _______________.
A. Mosque
B. Baptist Church C. Synagogue
D. Mecca
13. This religion was founded by Muhammad in the 7th century. Allah is the name of God and
Muhammad was his prophet
A. Christianity
B. Judaism
C. Islam
D. Catholic
14. First recorded religion to worship one god
A. Islam
B. Christianity
C. Judaism
D. Buddhism
15. Which two religions share the first five books of the Old Testament?
A. Islam and Judaism
C. Islam and Christianity
B. Christianity and Judaism
D. None of the above
16. The laws in the Old Testament are called ________________.
A. 5 Pillars
C. 10 Commandments
B. 4 noble truths
D. Beatitudes
17. "There is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God."
A. 1st pillar of Islam
C. 3rd Commandment of Judaism
B. 2nd Noble Truth of Buddhism
D. 4th Veda of Hinduism
18. What is the pilgrimage to Mecca required in Islam called?
A. Shahada
B. Hajj
C. Kaaba
D. Ramadan
19. Which religion has the Star of David as its religious symbol?
A. Judaism
B. Christianity
C. Islam
D. Hinduism
20. Which religion has the cross as its religious symbol?
A. Judaism
B. Christianity
C. Islam
D. Hinduism
21. Which religion has the crescent moon and star as its religious symbol?
A. Judaism
B. Christianity
C. Islam
D. Hinduism
22. A mosque is the place of worship for which religion?
A. Judaism
B. Christianity
C. Islam
D. Hinduism
23. Jews/Jewish worship in:
A. Churches
B. Mosques
C. Synagogues
D. Stupas
24. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all ____________________________
A. Believe in many divine Gods
C. Follow the teachings of the Qur’an
B. Worship only one God
D. Believe Jesus was the son of God
25. Ramadan is the holy month of fasting for which religion?
A. Christianity
B. Hinduism
C. Islam
D. Judaism
26. What is the term for letters written in the New Testament for the purpose of instruction,
encouragement, and practical advice?
A. Gospels
B. Acts
C. Parables
D. Epistles
27. They believe in actual heaven and hell.
A. Jews
B. Christians
C. Muslims
D. All of the above
28. For each of the New Testament Gospels writers the central concern of the text is?
A. Jesus’s fulfillment of Hebrew prophecies
B. Palestine’s suffering under the rule of Rome
C. The suffering and death of Jesus
D. The parables and other teachings of Jesus
29. Belief in one God; good deeds and follow Five Pillars of Faith
A. Christianity
B. Hinduism
C. Islam
D. Judaism
30. Their clergies are called rabbis.
A. Jews
B. Christians
C. Muslims
D. None of the above
II.
MATCHING TYPE. Match COLUMN A (Significant Events) to COLUMN B (Significant
Dates)
COLUMN A
1. Time of Abraham, the patriarch of Israel
2. Time of Jesus Christ, the Messiah and founder of
Christianity
3. Time of Muhammad, who recorded the Qur’an as
the basis of Islam
4. Time of Moses, the Hebrew leader of Exodus
5. The Crucifixion and Resurrection
of Jesus Christ
COLUMN B
A. 2000 BCE
B. 1200 BCE
C. 2 to 4 BCE – 32 CE
D. 32 CE
E. 40 – 90 CE
F. 570 – 632 CE
III.
IDENTIFICATION Write PE if the statement is an example of a positive effect of religion,
NE if it is negative effect and HE if it is historical event.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Provides Social Change
Gives Positive Goal in Life
Affirms Social Hierarchy
Widows Burning Among the Hindus
in India
5. Self-Immolation of a Buddhist Monk
in Vietnam
IV.
V.
ENUMERATION
1-10
11- 5
6. Serves as an Economic Tool for
Controlling the Masses
7. The Inquisition
8. Gives People a Sense of Belonging
9. Causes Discrimination
10. The Godhra Train Incident in 2002
Ten (10) Commandments
Five (5) Pillars of Islam
ESSAY
1. How does your belief mold you as a person with dignity? (3 points)
2. Are you regularly attending the different ceremonies/ events of your religion? Yes or
No? Why? (2 points)
3. How is your relationship with God? (5 points)
“Don’t worry because I am with you. Don’t be afraid because I am your God. I will make
you strong and will help you. – Isaiah 41:10