Filipino Beliefs and Culture Quiz

What did the early Filipinos worship in their belief system?

• Only one god

• Nature, such as the sun, stars, trees, and animals

• Only animals

• Only the moon

What were the spirits that the early Filipinos worshipped called?

• Anito (Tagalog) or Diwata (Bisaya)

• Angels

• Heroes

• Kings

What did the early Filipinos offer to the anito or diwata to fulfill their wishes?

• Money

• Prayers and food

• Flowers

• Clothing

What type of religion did the early Filipinos practice?

• Monotheistic - Belief in one god

• Atheistic - Belief in no god

• Polytheistic - Belief in many gods

• Agnostic - Uncertain about the existence of gods

Who was considered the most powerful god in the early Filipino belief system?

• Bathala

• Diwata

• Anito

• Bathala’s assistant

What does the word "Islam" mean?

• Peace and love

• Surrender or dedication to Allah

• Freedom of choice

• Harmony with nature

What is the main belief in Islam?

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in no god

• Belief in only one God

• Belief in spirits

What is a mosque (or masjid)?

• A school for Muslims

• A place where Muslims eat

• A place of worship for Muslims

• A market for Muslim goods

What is the meaning of "Ummah" in Islam?

• A holiday

• A mosque

• A community of Muslims

• A type of prayer

Why do Muslims avoid eating pig’s meat or blood?

• It is considered unhealthy

• It is considered unclean in Islam

• It is forbidden in all religions

• They do not like the taste