RELIGION AND BELIEF SYSTEM

A community believes that trees and rivers have spirits that should be respected to avoid misfortune. This belief reflects:

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Animism

• Atheism

A student studies how people in ancient times worshipped many gods representing the sun, rain, and fertility. The student is learning about:

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Humanism

• Pantheism

An old church in a Filipino town serves as a place not only for worship but also for community meetings. This shows religion’s role in:

• A. Social cohesion

• B. Scientific discovery

• C. Economic productivity

• D. Political division

During Ramadan, Muslim students observe fasting as part of their devotion. This is an example of:

• A. A moral law

• B. A cultural taboo

• C. A religious ritual

• D. A social restriction

A religion that believes in one supreme being who created everything is known as:

• Polytheism

• Animism

• Monotheism

• Secularism

The Catholic Church teaches that salvation comes through faith and good works, while Protestantism emphasizes the Bible as the sole authority. This shows:

• A. Diversity in monotheistic beliefs

• B. Conflict between religions

• C. Lack of moral foundation

• D. Rejection of faith

When a Buddhist monk meditates to attain enlightenment, he is following:

• The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path

• The Ten Commandments

• The Five Pillars

• The Laws of Manu

A teacher tells students that religion helps people find purpose and moral guidance. This reflects religion’s:

• A. Spiritual and ethical function

• B. Political and economic role

• C. Entertainment value

• D. Scientific contribution

In the Philippines, the majority of people practice Catholicism introduced by Spanish missionaries. This describes:

• A. A monotheistic tradition

• B. A polytheistic practice

• C. An animistic revival

• D. A secular society

When the government avoids favoring any particular religion, it practices:

• Religious discrimination

• Theocracy

• Separation of church and state

• Religious monopoly