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WorksheetsIntroduction to World Religions and Belief Systems
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 45mins
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'?
Religion
Science
Economy
Literature
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'?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
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'?
Doctrine
Agenda
Myth
Ritual
Fill in the blank: ______ means holy, dedicated to God, worthy of religious veneration, not to be violated.
Sacred
Ordinary
Profane
Secular
Fill in the blank: ______ is the unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as three persons in one Godhead according to Christian dogma.
Trinity
Incarnation
Atonement
Salvation
Fill in the blank: ______ are the sacred scriptures of Christians comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Bible
Quran
Vedas
Tripitaka
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the first part of the Christian Bible containing the books of the Jewish canon of Scripture.
Old Testament
New Testament
Gospel
Epistle
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.
New Testament
Old Testament
Torah
Quran
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.
Creeds
Rituals
Prayers
Scriptures
Fill in the blank: ______ refers to the teachings of the Christian religion.
Gospel
Bible
Sermon
Prayer
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.
Resurrection
Ascension
Transfiguration
Crucifixion
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.
Sect
Ritual
Temple
Clergy
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.
Roman Catholic
Eastern Orthodox
Protestant
Anglican
Fill in the blank: ______ refers to the Eastern Catholic churches that accord primacy to the patriarch of Constantinople and adhere to the Byzantine rite.
Eastern Orthodox
Roman Catholic
Coptic Orthodox
Syrian Orthodox
Fill in the blank: ______ is a member of one of the Christian churches deriving from the Reformation.
Protestantism
Catholicism
Orthodoxy
Anglicanism
Fill in the blank: ______ refers to ecumenical principles and practices especially as shown among religious groups such as Christian denominations.
Ecumenism
Fundamentalism
Secularism
Pluralism
Fill in the blank: ______ is the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation.
Gospel
Epistle
Psalm
Parable
Fill in the blank: ______ are the books of the Bible or a body of writings considered sacred or authoritative.
Scripture
Novel
Magazine
Dictionary
Fill in the blank: ______ is the coming of Christ at the Incarnation.
Advent
Pentecost
Epiphany
Ascension
Fill in the blank: ______ is the belief that there is only one God.
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
Atheistic
Pantheistic
Which of the following words or concepts can be associated with Christianity?
Bible
Koran
Vedas
Tripitaka
1. The poem is about:
nature and its beauty
the importance of technology
historical events
scientific discoveries
What does it tell about Christianity?
It is a monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
It is a polytheistic religion with many gods.
It is a philosophy with no religious beliefs.
It is a political movement from ancient Rome.
My significant learnings for today’s activity are _______________________
Student's own reflection on their learnings from the activity
The activity was about mathematics only
I did not learn anything today
The activity was not useful
These learnings will help me ________________________________.
Student's own reflection on how the learnings will help them
Forget what I learned immediately
Ignore the importance of the topic
Not use this knowledge in real life
Who founded Christianity?
Jesus Christ
Muhammad
Buddha
Moses
What are the two great commandments summarized by Jesus according to the passage?
A) Love your neighbor as yourself and love your enemies
B) Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind; and love your neighbor as yourself
C) Love your parents and love your neighbor
D) Love your God and love your country
According to Christian belief, who are the three persons of the Holy Trinity?
God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit
God the Father, Mary, and Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the disciples
God the Father, the Son, and the Apostles
What are the possible destinations for the soul according to the passage?
Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory
Heaven, Paradise, and Limbo
Hell, Limbo, and Paradise
Purgatory, Paradise, and Limbo
According to the passage, what event is considered to be the birth of the Christian Church?
The resurrection of Jesus
The feast of Pentecost
The destruction of the Second Temple
The birth of Jesus
Who was Jesus of Nazareth's mother according to the Gospels?
Elizabeth
Mary
Martha
Ruth
Fill in the blank: Jesus’ birth is celebrated annually on ________ as Christmas.
December 25
January 1
November 25
December 31
Which Roman emperor’s decree caused Joseph and Mary to go to Bethlehem?
Augustus
Nero
Tiberius
Constantine
At what age was Jesus found speaking with teachers in the Temple of Jerusalem?
8 years old
12 years old
15 years old
30 years old
Fill in the blank: Jesus taught that we must forgive people endlessly. (Matthew ____:22)
18
12
25
7
Jesus was condemned to death due to His unorthodox teachings and criticism of the chief priests and Pharisees.
True
False
Which of the following is a main theme that Jesus taught?
Love God
Accumulate wealth
Seek revenge
Ignore others
Fill in the blank: Jesus taught to 'Love your ______ as yourself.'
neighbor
enemy
friend
teacher
Which of the following did Jesus teach about forgiveness?
Forgive others who have wronged you
Hold grudges
Never forgive
Only forgive friends
Fill in the blank: Jesus taught to 'Love your ______.'
enemies
friends
neighbors
family
According to Jesus's teachings, who is given the authority to forgive others?
The King
Jesus the Messiah
The Roman Emperor
The Pharisees
Fill in the blank: Repentance of ______ is essential according to Jesus's teachings.
sins
wealth
fame
knowledge
Which of the following is NOT a teaching of Jesus?
Don't be hypocritical
Judge others
Ask God for forgiveness of your sins
Love your neighbor as yourself
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.
poor
strong
wealthy
famous
Christianity began as a result of which event?
The teachings and resurrection of Jesus Christ
The fall of the Roman Empire
The spread of Buddhism in Europe
The invention of the printing press
What significant event in Christianity occurred in 1054 C.E.?
Black Death
Split between Eastern and Western Christianity
Conquest of Jerusalem during the First Crusade
Life of Martin Luther
Which event took place in 1099?
Conquest of Jerusalem during the First Crusade
Life of John Calvin
Founding of the World Council of Churches
Expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain
What was the major event between 1347-1351?
Life of Martin Luther
Black Death
Christianity enters the Philippines
Modernization of Catholicism by the Second Vatican Council
Who conquered Constantinople in 1453?
Jews
Christians
Muslims
Protestants
Who is associated with the years 1483-1546 in Christian history?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Joseph Smith
King Henry VIII
What happened in 1492 related to Christianity?
Expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain
Founding of Iglesia ni Cristo
Life of Joseph Smith
Beginning of the Protestant Reformation
Who is associated with the years 1509-1564?
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Joseph Smith
King Henry VIII
What began in 1517?
Protestant Reformation
Black Death
Modernization of Catholicism
Founding of the World Council of Churches
Which church was founded in 1534 by King Henry VIII?
Church of England
Iglesia ni Cristo
World Council of Churches
Catholic Church
When did Christianity enter the Philippines?
1565
1453
1948
1962-1965
Who is associated with the years 1805-1844?
Joseph Smith
Martin Luther
John Calvin
King Henry VIII
What was founded in 19XX?
Iglesia ni Cristo
World Council of Churches
Church of England
Catholic Church
What was founded in 1948?
World Council of Churches
Iglesia ni Cristo
Church of England
Catholic Church
What modernization occurred between 1962-1965?
Modernization of Catholicism by the Second Vatican Council
Protestant Reformation
Expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain
Conquest of Jerusalem during the First Crusade
According to the passage, what is the most important sign of God's grace in Christianity called?
sacraments
prayers
commandments
rituals
What ritual must people undergo to be converted to Christianity, as described in the passage?
baptism
circumcision
pilgrimage
fasting
During the Last Supper, Jesus broke the bread and shared the wine to represent His ______ and ______.
Body and Blood
Life and Death
Soul and Spirit
Love and Sacrifice
Name two most important sacraments in Christian practice mentioned in the passage.
baptism and Eucharist
confirmation and marriage
ordination and confession
anointing of the sick and reconciliation
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.
Founder: Jesus Christ; Origin: Judea, Roman Empire; Core Teachings: Love, forgiveness, salvation through Jesus; Beliefs or Practices: Worship, prayer, sacraments, following Jesus' teachings.
Founder: Muhammad; Origin: Mecca, Arabian Peninsula; Core Teachings: Five Pillars, monotheism; Beliefs or Practices: Prayer, fasting, pilgrimage.
Founder: Siddhartha Gautama; Origin: India; Core Teachings: Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path; Beliefs or Practices: Meditation, non-violence.
Founder: Guru Nanak; Origin: Punjab, India; Core Teachings: Equality, devotion to one God; Beliefs or Practices: Prayer, community service.
A significant concept learned from today’s activity is:
The importance of teamwork
The history of ancient Rome
How to solve quadratic equations
The process of photosynthesis
What meaning does it give you as a person?
It gives you a sense of purpose.
It makes you feel confused.
It has no impact on you.
It makes you feel indifferent.
With the capital in Constantinople, the Eastern Roman Empire flourished, but at the cost of the political and military power of which empire?
Western Empire
Northern Empire
Southern Empire
Eastern Empire
When did the Greek-speaking Eastern empire develop its own form of Christianity until?
1200
1453
1600
1000
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.
True
False
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.
German
French
Spanish
Italian
What is the Protestant Principle according to the passage?
The right of every individual to radically question and reinterpret Christian belief and practice
The authority of the Pope
The importance of church music
The construction of Saint Peter's Basilica
According to the passage, what does Protestantism place great emphasis on?
The authority of the Pope
The individual's ability to establish a personal relationship with God
The importance of Latin
The construction of churches
How do the three types of Christianity vary?
They differ in beliefs, practices, and traditions.
They all have identical beliefs and rituals.
They only differ in the language used during worship.
They vary only in the number of followers.
How do these types or varieties find similarities under the major religion of Christianity?
They share core beliefs such as the teachings of Jesus Christ.
They have completely different rituals and beliefs.
They do not recognize any common religious texts.
They follow entirely separate moral codes.
What is the important concept that you value from the discussion?
Answers will vary. Example: The importance of tradition and good works in Catholicism.
The significance of scientific discoveries in modern society.
The role of technology in shaping global communication.
The impact of economic policies on international trade.
What have you discovered about yourself in relation to the beliefs in Christianity?
Answers will vary. Example: I discovered that I value faith and community in my spiritual life.
I discovered that I do not value any form of community or faith.
I realized that I have no interest in understanding spiritual beliefs.
I found that I am completely opposed to any religious teachings.
Interview a couple in your neighbor about their religion. What should you ask them?
Why they prefer to belong to such religion and what beliefs and practices they value.
What is their favorite food and holiday destination?
How many children they have and where they work?
What sports they enjoy and what movies they watch?
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.
True
False
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.
True
False
Christianity is a pluralistic form of religion because of its belief in the Trinity.
True
False
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.
True
False
Having three major varieties or types of Christianity is one of the issues that this religion encounters.
True
False
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'.
True
False
The Eastern Orthodox is a variety of Christianity which settled on traditional beliefs.
True
False
The sacrament of the Eucharist is only practiced among the Roman Catholics.
True
False
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.
True
False
Christianity enters the Philippines in 1965 as reflected in the timeline of significant events in the history of Christianity.
True
False
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.
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.
Varieties of Christianity: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism Founder: Buddha (for all major branches) Beliefs/Teachings: Karma, reincarnation, meditation, enlightenment.
Varieties of Christianity: Catholicism, Protestantism, Shintoism, Taoism Founder: Confucius (for all major branches) Beliefs/Teachings: Harmony, ancestor worship, rituals, nature worship.
Varieties of Christianity: Catholicism, Protestantism, Sikhism, Jainism Founder: Guru Nanak (for all major branches) Beliefs/Teachings: Non-violence, truth, asceticism, liberation.
Which of the following best describes the core teachings of a religion that include beliefs and practices valued in life?
Beliefs and practices that guide moral and spiritual life
Only historical events related to the religion
Political views of religious leaders
Scientific discoveries made by followers
