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Social Studies 5-3 (Islam, Colonialism, Magellan)

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_____ is a system of faith and worship.

a)

Religion

b)

Culture

2.

_____ is a religion which means submission to the will of God.

a)

Islam

b)

Buddhism

3.

Islam is a _____ religion which worships only one God. 

a)

monotheistic

b)

polytheistic

4.

Muslims worship their God known as _____.

a)

Allah

b)

Jesus Christ

5.

The holy book of the Muslims is called _____. 

a)

Qur'an

b)

Bible

6.

The founder of Islam was a prophet named _____. 

a)

Mohammed

b)

Peter

7.

There are _____ pillars of Islam. 

a)

five

b)

ten

8.

Journey to the holy city of Mecca

a)

Hajj (pilgrimage)

b)

Salat (prayer)

c)

Saum (fasting) 

d)

Shahada (faith)

e)

Zakat (almsgiving)

9.

Worship to Allah five times a day facing Mecca

a)

Hajj (pilgrimage)

b)

Salat (prayer)

c)

Saum (fasting) 

d)

Shahada (faith)

e)

Zakat (almsgiving)

10.

Abstaining from eating and drinking during the month of Ramadan

a)

Hajj (pilgrimage)

b)

Salat (prayer)

c)

Saum (fasting) 

d)

Shahada (faith)

e)

Zakat (almsgiving)

11.

Belief that there is no other god than Allah

a)

Hajj (pilgrimage)

b)

Salat (prayer)

c)

Saum (fasting) 

d)

Shahada (faith)

e)

Zakat (almsgiving)

12.

Donation to the needy 

a)

Hajj (pilgrimage)

b)

Salat (prayer)

c)

Saum (fasting) 

d)

Shahada (faith)

e)

Zakat (almsgiving)

13.

Analyze the timeline.  Choose the correct statement. 

a)

The first sultan of Sulu was Abu Bakr.

b)

The first sultan of Sulu was Sharif Makhdum.

14.

Analyze the timeline.  Choose the correct statement. 

a)

In 1380, Sharif Kabungsuan arrived in Sulu and defeated the people of Sulu.

b)

In 1390, Rajah Baginda arrived in Sulu and defeated the people of Sulu.

15.

Analyze the timeline.  Choose the correct statement. 

a)

The sultanate of Maguindanao was established by Sharif Makhdum.

b)

The sultanate of Maguindanao was established by Sharif Kabungsuan.

16.

Analyze the timeline.  Choose the correct statement. 

a)

The spread of Islam in the Philippines was started by the Arab scholar named Abu Bakr.

b)

The spread of Islam in the Philippines was started by the Arab scholar named Sharif Makhdum.

17.

Analyze the timeline.  Choose the correct statement. 

Who founded Islam in Malaysia in the middle of the 14th century?

a)

Sharif Kabungsuan

b)

Sharif Makhdum

18.

Analyze the timeline.  Choose the correct statement. 

Who married a native princess in Sulu and strengthened the Islam faith in the area?

a)

Abu Bakr

b)

Rajah Baginda

19.

Analyze the timeline.  Choose the correct statement. 

In which year did Sharif Makhdum arrive in Sulu?

a)

1380

b)

1450

20.

Analyze the timeline.  Choose the correct statement. 

In which year did Abu Bakr arrive in Sulu?

a)

1380

b)

1450

21.

Complete the statement. Choose the correct word. 

 

The Muslims' place of worship is called _____. 

a)

mosque

b)

church

c)

temple

22.

Complete the statement. Choose the correct word. 

 

The holy city where the Muslims have their pilgrimage is _____. 

a)

Mecca

b)

Jerusalem

c)

Beijing

23.

Complete the statement. Choose the correct word. 

 

Colonialism was a policy of a country that pertained to the _____ of lands through colonization. 

a)

destruction

b)

expansion

24.

Complete the statement. Choose the correct word. 

 

Mercantilism was an economic system that believed that the progress and strength of a country depended on its wealth of _____ and silver. 

a)

gold

b)

spices

25.

Complete the statement. Choose the correct word. 

 

The Europeans began to realize the need to reach _____ when they learned about its abundant natural resources. 

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

26.

Complete the statement. Choose the correct word. 

 

Crusades were a series of religious wars between the Christians and _____ in recovering the sacred places. 

a)

Buddhists

b)

Muslims

27.

Complete the statement. Choose the correct word. 

 

The tales of Marco Polo described the resources and culture he saw in the _____. 

a)

East

b)

West

28.

The Europeans wanted to go to Moluccas also known as Spice Islands.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

29.

Pope Alexander VI granted permission to Spain and Portugal to spread Islam

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

30.

According to the Treaty of Tordesillas, the lands and islands east of the line belonged to Portugal.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

31.

According to the Treaty of Tordesillas, the lands and islands west of the line belonged to the Philippines.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

32.

Spain and Portugal were both Catholic countries.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

33.

The lands and islands from the east of the line belonged to Spain.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

34.

The Treaty of Paris was an agreement between Spain and Portugal

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

35.

Pope Alexander VI granted permission to Spain and Portugal to spread Catholicism.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

36.

Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer. 

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

37.

Ferdinand Magellan was sponsored by the Portuguese king

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

38.

During that time, the Europeans believed that the world was flat.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.

Magellan used the westward route in going to the east.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

40.

The three objectives of the Spanish colonization were God, gold, and glow.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.

One of the objectives of the Spanish colonization was to spread Catholicism.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

The narrow passage connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans was called Strait of Lapulapu. 

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

43.

There were five ships provided by King Charles I for Magellan's expedition.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

44.

It took 2 years for Magellan's crew to reach the islands of Samar in the Philippines.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

45.

When did Magellan's crew reach the island of Guam?

a)

September 20, 1519

b)

March 6, 1521

c)

April 14, 1521

d)

April 27, 1521

46.

How many ships were left when the Spaniards saw the islands of Samar on March 16, 1521?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

five

47.

Who was the chieftain of Limasawa whom Magellan met and performed a blood compact with on March 29, 1521?

a)

Colambu

b)

Humabon

c)

Lakandula

d)

Lapulapu

48.

Which statement is TRUE?

a)

Rajah Humabon and his wife were baptized during the first Mass in Cebu

b)

The image of Santo Tomas was given to the wife of Rajah Humabon after their baptism.

49.

Which statement is TRUE?

a)

Lapulapu was the chieftain of Mactan who refused to accept the authority of Spain in Cebu.

b)

Magellan defeated Lapulapu in the Battle of Mactan

50.

Which statement is TRUE?

a)

In his voyage, Magellan and his crew reached the islands of Samar first.

b)

The first Mass was celebrated in Samar by Father Pedro de Valderrama.

51.

Which statement is TRUE?

a)

Cebu was the center of trade and commerce because of its abundant natural resources.

b)

Rajah Humabon refused to accept the authority of Spain in Cebu.

52.

The Battle of Mactan happend on April 27, 1521

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

53.

The first baptismal rite in the country happened in Samar.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

54.

The baptism of Rajah Humabon happened after the Battle of Mactan.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

55.

Magellan and his crew reached the island of Cebu on March 31, 1521.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

56.

Cebu was the center of trade and commerce because of its abundant natural resources.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

57.

Analyze the statements carefully. Click the statement that is TRUE.

a)

Colonialism pertains to the creation of lands through colonization

b)

Colonialism pertains to the expansion of lands through colonization

58.

Analyze the statements carefully. Click the statement that is TRUE.

a)

The tales of Marco Polo described the resources and culture he saw in the east

b)

The tales of Marco Polo described the resources and culture he saw in the west

59.

Analyze the statements carefully. Click the statement that is TRUE.

a)

Crusades were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims in recovering sacred places

b)

Pilgrimages were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims in recovering the sacred places

60.

Analyze the statements carefully. Click the statement that is TRUE.

a)

The Europeans began to realize the need to reach Africa when they learned about its abundant natural resources.

b)

The Europeans began to realize the need to reach Asia when they learned about its abundant natural resources.

61.

Analyze the statements carefully. Click the statement that is TRUE.

a)

Mercantilism was an economic system that believed that the progress and strength of a country depended on its wealth of gold and silver.

b)

Mercantilism was an economic system that believed that the progress and strength of a country depended on its wealth of human and spices.

62.

State the reason why the Europeans were interested to reach Moluccas also known as the Spice Islands. Explain your answer concisely.

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63.

What was the gift that Juana received from Magellan after her baptism?

a)

image of Santo Niño

b)

image of Santo Tomas

64.

Who was the chieftain of Mactan who refused to accept the authority of Spain in Cebu?

a)

Lapulapu

b)

Humabon

65.

Who was the chief in Mactan who presented tribute to Magellan and asked for his help to fight Lapulapu?

a)

Zula

b)

Humabon

66.

Magellan died in the Battle of Mactan.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

67.

Antonio Pigafetta asked the help of Magellan to help fight Lapulapu.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

68.

The objectives of the Spanish colonization were God, gold, and glory.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

69.

There were five ships when Magellan started his journey to the east.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

70.

King Manuel I of Portugal sponsored the expeditino of Ferdinand Magellan.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

71.

State one of the disadvantages of Magellan's crew during the Battle of Mactan. Explain your answer concisely.

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