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Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word is defined as 'the belief in a God or in a group of Gods; an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules to worship a god or a group of gods'?

a)

Religion

b)

Science

c)

Economy

d)

Literature

2.

Which word is defined as 'the religion that is based on the teaching of Jesus Christ; the religion derived from Jesus Christ, based on the Bible as sacred scripture, and professed by Eastern, Roman Catholic and Protestant Bodies'?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

d)

Buddhism

3.

Which word is defined as 'a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief; a set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or believed to be true'?

a)

Doctrine

b)

Agenda

c)

Myth

d)

Ritual

4.

Fill in the blank: ______ means holy, dedicated to God, worthy of religious veneration, not to be violated.

a)

Sacred

b)

Ordinary

c)

Profane

d)

Secular

5.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as three persons in one Godhead according to Christian dogma.

a)

Trinity

b)

Incarnation

c)

Atonement

d)

Salvation

6.

Fill in the blank: ______ are the sacred scriptures of Christians comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament.

a)

Bible

b)

Quran

c)

Vedas

d)

Tripitaka

7.

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the first part of the Christian Bible containing the books of the Jewish canon of Scripture.

a)

Old Testament

b)

New Testament

c)

Gospel

d)

Epistle

8.

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the second part of the Christian Bible comprising the canonical Gospels and Epistles and the book of Acts and book of Revelation.

a)

New Testament

b)

Old Testament

c)

Torah

d)

Quran

9.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a brief authoritative formula of religious belief or an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group.

a)

Creeds

b)

Rituals

c)

Prayers

d)

Scriptures

10.

Fill in the blank: ______ refers to the teachings of the Christian religion.

a)

Gospel

b)

Bible

c)

Sermon

d)

Prayer

11.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the rising of Christ from the dead or the rising again to life of all the human dead before the final judgment.

a)

Resurrection

b)

Ascension

c)

Transfiguration

d)

Crucifixion

12.

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a religious group that is a smaller part of a larger group and whose members all share similar beliefs.

a)

Sect

b)

Ritual

c)

Temple

d)

Clergy

13.

Fill in the blank: ______ refers to being a Christian church having a hierarchy of priests and bishops under the pope, a liturgy centered in the Mass, veneration of the Virgin Mary and saints, clerical celibacy, and a body of dogma including transubstantiation and papal infallibility.

a)

Roman Catholic

b)

Eastern Orthodox

c)

Protestant

d)

Anglican

14.

Fill in the blank: ______ refers to the Eastern Catholic churches that accord primacy to the patriarch of Constantinople and adhere to the Byzantine rite.

a)

Eastern Orthodox

b)

Roman Catholic

c)

Coptic Orthodox

d)

Syrian Orthodox

15.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a member of one of the Christian churches deriving from the Reformation.

a)

Protestantism

b)

Catholicism

c)

Orthodoxy

d)

Anglicanism

16.

Fill in the blank: ______ refers to ecumenical principles and practices especially as shown among religious groups such as Christian denominations.

a)

Ecumenism

b)

Fundamentalism

c)

Secularism

d)

Pluralism

17.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation.

a)

Gospel

b)

Epistle

c)

Psalm

d)

Parable

18.

Fill in the blank: ______ are the books of the Bible or a body of writings considered sacred or authoritative.

a)

Scripture

b)

Novel

c)

Magazine

d)

Dictionary

19.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the coming of Christ at the Incarnation.

a)

Advent

b)

Pentecost

c)

Epiphany

d)

Ascension

20.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the belief that there is only one God.

a)

Monotheistic

b)

Polytheistic

c)

Atheistic

d)

Pantheistic

21.

Which of the following words or concepts can be associated with Christianity?

a)

Bible

b)

Koran

c)

Vedas

d)

Tripitaka

22.

1. The poem is about:

a)

nature and its beauty

b)

the importance of technology

c)

historical events

d)

scientific discoveries

23.

What does it tell about Christianity?

a)

It is a monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

b)

It is a polytheistic religion with many gods.

c)

It is a philosophy with no religious beliefs.

d)

It is a political movement from ancient Rome.

24.

My significant learnings for today’s activity are _______________________

a)

Student's own reflection on their learnings from the activity

b)

The activity was about mathematics only

c)

I did not learn anything today

d)

The activity was not useful

25.

These learnings will help me ________________________________.

a)

Student's own reflection on how the learnings will help them

b)

Forget what I learned immediately

c)

Ignore the importance of the topic

d)

Not use this knowledge in real life

26.

Who founded Christianity?

a)

Jesus Christ

b)

Muhammad

c)

Buddha

d)

Moses

27.

What are the two great commandments summarized by Jesus according to the passage?

a)

A) Love your neighbor as yourself and love your enemies

b)

B) Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind; and love your neighbor as yourself

c)

C) Love your parents and love your neighbor

d)

D) Love your God and love your country

28.

According to Christian belief, who are the three persons of the Holy Trinity?

a)

God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit

b)

God the Father, Mary, and Jesus Christ

c)

Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the disciples

d)

God the Father, the Son, and the Apostles

29.

What are the possible destinations for the soul according to the passage?

a)

Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory

b)

Heaven, Paradise, and Limbo

c)

Hell, Limbo, and Paradise

d)

Purgatory, Paradise, and Limbo

30.

According to the passage, what event is considered to be the birth of the Christian Church?

a)

The resurrection of Jesus

b)

The feast of Pentecost

c)

The destruction of the Second Temple

d)

The birth of Jesus

31.

Who was Jesus of Nazareth's mother according to the Gospels?

a)

Elizabeth

b)

Mary

c)

Martha

d)

Ruth

32.

Fill in the blank: Jesus’ birth is celebrated annually on ________ as Christmas.

a)

December 25

b)

January 1

c)

November 25

d)

December 31

33.

Which Roman emperor’s decree caused Joseph and Mary to go to Bethlehem?

a)

Augustus

b)

Nero

c)

Tiberius

d)

Constantine

34.

At what age was Jesus found speaking with teachers in the Temple of Jerusalem?

a)

8 years old

b)

12 years old

c)

15 years old

d)

30 years old

35.

Fill in the blank: Jesus taught that we must forgive people endlessly. (Matthew ____:22)

a)

18

b)

12

c)

25

d)

7

36.

Jesus was condemned to death due to His unorthodox teachings and criticism of the chief priests and Pharisees.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Which of the following is a main theme that Jesus taught?

a)

Love God

b)

Accumulate wealth

c)

Seek revenge

d)

Ignore others

38.

Fill in the blank: Jesus taught to 'Love your ______ as yourself.'

a)

neighbor

b)

enemy

c)

friend

d)

teacher

39.

Which of the following did Jesus teach about forgiveness?

a)

Forgive others who have wronged you

b)

Hold grudges

c)

Never forgive

d)

Only forgive friends

40.

Fill in the blank: Jesus taught to 'Love your ______.'

a)

enemies

b)

friends

c)

neighbors

d)

family

41.

According to Jesus's teachings, who is given the authority to forgive others?

a)

The King

b)

Jesus the Messiah

c)

The Roman Emperor

d)

The Pharisees

42.

Fill in the blank: Repentance of ______ is essential according to Jesus's teachings.

a)

sins

b)

wealth

c)

fame

d)

knowledge

43.

Which of the following is NOT a teaching of Jesus?

a)

Don't be hypocritical

b)

Judge others

c)

Ask God for forgiveness of your sins

d)

Love your neighbor as yourself

44.

Fill in the blank: The Kingdom of God is near. It’s not the rich and powerful – but the weak and ______ who will inherit this kingdom.

a)

poor

b)

strong

c)

wealthy

d)

famous

45.

Christianity began as a result of which event?

a)

The teachings and resurrection of Jesus Christ

b)

The fall of the Roman Empire

c)

The spread of Buddhism in Europe

d)

The invention of the printing press

46.

What significant event in Christianity occurred in 1054 C.E.?

a)

Black Death

b)

Split between Eastern and Western Christianity

c)

Conquest of Jerusalem during the First Crusade

d)

Life of Martin Luther

47.

Which event took place in 1099?

a)

Conquest of Jerusalem during the First Crusade

b)

Life of John Calvin

c)

Founding of the World Council of Churches

d)

Expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain

48.

What was the major event between 1347-1351?

a)

Life of Martin Luther

b)

Black Death

c)

Christianity enters the Philippines

d)

Modernization of Catholicism by the Second Vatican Council

49.

Who conquered Constantinople in 1453?

a)

Jews

b)

Christians

c)

Muslims

d)

Protestants

50.

Who is associated with the years 1483-1546 in Christian history?

a)

Martin Luther

b)

John Calvin

c)

Joseph Smith

d)

King Henry VIII

51.

What happened in 1492 related to Christianity?

a)

Expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain

b)

Founding of Iglesia ni Cristo

c)

Life of Joseph Smith

d)

Beginning of the Protestant Reformation

52.

Who is associated with the years 1509-1564?

a)

John Calvin

b)

Martin Luther

c)

Joseph Smith

d)

King Henry VIII

53.

What began in 1517?

a)

Protestant Reformation

b)

Black Death

c)

Modernization of Catholicism

d)

Founding of the World Council of Churches

54.

Which church was founded in 1534 by King Henry VIII?

a)

Church of England

b)

Iglesia ni Cristo

c)

World Council of Churches

d)

Catholic Church

55.

When did Christianity enter the Philippines?

a)

1565

b)

1453

c)

1948

d)

1962-1965

56.

Who is associated with the years 1805-1844?

a)

Joseph Smith

b)

Martin Luther

c)

John Calvin

d)

King Henry VIII

57.

What was founded in 19XX?

a)

Iglesia ni Cristo

b)

World Council of Churches

c)

Church of England

d)

Catholic Church

58.

What was founded in 1948?

a)

World Council of Churches

b)

Iglesia ni Cristo

c)

Church of England

d)

Catholic Church

59.

What modernization occurred between 1962-1965?

a)

Modernization of Catholicism by the Second Vatican Council

b)

Protestant Reformation

c)

Expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain

d)

Conquest of Jerusalem during the First Crusade

60.

According to the passage, what is the most important sign of God's grace in Christianity called?

a)

sacraments

b)

prayers

c)

commandments

d)

rituals

61.

What ritual must people undergo to be converted to Christianity, as described in the passage?

a)

baptism

b)

circumcision

c)

pilgrimage

d)

fasting

62.

During the Last Supper, Jesus broke the bread and shared the wine to represent His ______ and ______.

a)

Body and Blood

b)

Life and Death

c)

Soul and Spirit

d)

Love and Sacrifice

63.

Name two most important sacraments in Christian practice mentioned in the passage.

a)

baptism and Eucharist

b)

confirmation and marriage

c)

ordination and confession

d)

anointing of the sick and reconciliation

64.

Complete the table by providing the needed information based on the passages that you have read. Religion: Christianity. Fill in the columns for Founder, Origin, Core Teachings, and Beliefs or Practices.

a)

Founder: Jesus Christ; Origin: Judea, Roman Empire; Core Teachings: Love, forgiveness, salvation through Jesus; Beliefs or Practices: Worship, prayer, sacraments, following Jesus' teachings.

b)

Founder: Muhammad; Origin: Mecca, Arabian Peninsula; Core Teachings: Five Pillars, monotheism; Beliefs or Practices: Prayer, fasting, pilgrimage.

c)

Founder: Siddhartha Gautama; Origin: India; Core Teachings: Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path; Beliefs or Practices: Meditation, non-violence.

d)

Founder: Guru Nanak; Origin: Punjab, India; Core Teachings: Equality, devotion to one God; Beliefs or Practices: Prayer, community service.

65.

A significant concept learned from today’s activity is:

a)

The importance of teamwork

b)

The history of ancient Rome

c)

How to solve quadratic equations

d)

The process of photosynthesis

66.

What meaning does it give you as a person?

a)

It gives you a sense of purpose.

b)

It makes you feel confused.

c)

It has no impact on you.

d)

It makes you feel indifferent.

67.

With the capital in Constantinople, the Eastern Roman Empire flourished, but at the cost of the political and military power of which empire?

a)

Western Empire

b)

Northern Empire

c)

Southern Empire

d)

Eastern Empire

68.

When did the Greek-speaking Eastern empire develop its own form of Christianity until?

a)

1200

b)

1453

c)

1600

d)

1000

69.

Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the Castle church of Wittenberg to oppose the idea that anything spiritual can be sold.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Fill in the blank: Martin Luther translated the Christian Bible into ______ to allow the liturgical practices to be more open to the people who do not understand Latin.

a)

German

b)

French

c)

Spanish

d)

Italian

71.

What is the Protestant Principle according to the passage?

a)

The right of every individual to radically question and reinterpret Christian belief and practice

b)

The authority of the Pope

c)

The importance of church music

d)

The construction of Saint Peter's Basilica

72.

According to the passage, what does Protestantism place great emphasis on?

a)

The authority of the Pope

b)

The individual's ability to establish a personal relationship with God

c)

The importance of Latin

d)

The construction of churches

73.

How do the three types of Christianity vary?

a)

They differ in beliefs, practices, and traditions.

b)

They all have identical beliefs and rituals.

c)

They only differ in the language used during worship.

d)

They vary only in the number of followers.

74.

How do these types or varieties find similarities under the major religion of Christianity?

a)

They share core beliefs such as the teachings of Jesus Christ.

b)

They have completely different rituals and beliefs.

c)

They do not recognize any common religious texts.

d)

They follow entirely separate moral codes.

75.

What is the important concept that you value from the discussion?

a)

Answers will vary. Example: The importance of tradition and good works in Catholicism.

b)

The significance of scientific discoveries in modern society.

c)

The role of technology in shaping global communication.

d)

The impact of economic policies on international trade.

76.

What have you discovered about yourself in relation to the beliefs in Christianity?

a)

Answers will vary. Example: I discovered that I value faith and community in my spiritual life.

b)

I discovered that I do not value any form of community or faith.

c)

I realized that I have no interest in understanding spiritual beliefs.

d)

I found that I am completely opposed to any religious teachings.

77.

Interview a couple in your neighbor about their religion. What should you ask them?

a)

Why they prefer to belong to such religion and what beliefs and practices they value.

b)

What is their favorite food and holiday destination?

c)

How many children they have and where they work?

d)

What sports they enjoy and what movies they watch?

78.

After studying the module, I hope that you have learned and enriched your knowledge and understanding about Christianity. Please take this self-assessment test. Examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related issues of Christianity through the statements below. Determine if they are True or False. Write T or F on the blank. 1. Christianity is a religion which originated with the ministry of Jesus and was spread through his disciples and apostles after His death.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

One of the practices to be taken into consideration to become a Christian is to undergo baptism which is one of the important sacraments in Christianity.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

Christianity is a pluralistic form of religion because of its belief in the Trinity.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

The basic teachings of Jesus as the founder of Christianity can be summarized into two things: Praise and thanksgiving to God and Acts of love to humankind.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Having three major varieties or types of Christianity is one of the issues that this religion encounters.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Christianity is a religion that is meant to be universal because Jesus intended His teachings not just for the Jews but for all the world as His command to the disciples 'Go and teach all nations'.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

The Eastern Orthodox is a variety of Christianity which settled on traditional beliefs.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

The sacrament of the Eucharist is only practiced among the Roman Catholics.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

The practices and beliefs among the types or varieties in Christianity varies but they are one in centering their lives to Jesus and His teachings to love God and his mankind.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Christianity enters the Philippines in 1965 as reflected in the timeline of significant events in the history of Christianity.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Make a comparative study of the different views of Christianity by filling out the following table. You can gather data through the internet, reading materials or resource persons that you can interview if available or ask help from your parents or somebody who is knowledgeable of the topic in your community.

a)

Varieties of Christianity: Catholicism, Protestantism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism Founder: Jesus Christ (for all major branches) Beliefs/Teachings: Salvation through faith, the Trinity, the Bible as sacred scripture, love and forgiveness.

b)

Varieties of Christianity: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism Founder: Buddha (for all major branches) Beliefs/Teachings: Karma, reincarnation, meditation, enlightenment.

c)

Varieties of Christianity: Catholicism, Protestantism, Shintoism, Taoism Founder: Confucius (for all major branches) Beliefs/Teachings: Harmony, ancestor worship, rituals, nature worship.

d)

Varieties of Christianity: Catholicism, Protestantism, Sikhism, Jainism Founder: Guru Nanak (for all major branches) Beliefs/Teachings: Non-violence, truth, asceticism, liberation.

89.

Which of the following best describes the core teachings of a religion that include beliefs and practices valued in life?

a)

Beliefs and practices that guide moral and spiritual life

b)

Only historical events related to the religion

c)

Political views of religious leaders

d)

Scientific discoveries made by followers