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Introduction to World Religions & Belief Systems
Summative Quiz
Directions: Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on the space provided.
____1. A worldview is similar to_____________________________.
A. understanding about life B. opinion C. belief system D. A & B
____ 2. Which statement is not a belief system?
A. I believe I can fly.
B. “An unexamined life is not worth living for.” (Socrates)
C. “Si Malakas at si Maganda” the Filipino version of Creation story.
D. The West Philippine sea belongs to Filipinos as affirmed by an as arbitrary tribunal in Hague,
Netherland.
_____3. Identify the statement that does NOT describe a spiritual person.
A. A person who sees God always in all things.
B. A person who always goes to church on Sundays.
C. A person who experiences “Bodhi ” or “Enlightenment.”
D. A person who feels the force of nature and become one with it.
_____4. Since time immemorial, belief to a divine being is practiced by people in different cultural milieu and
tradition. There are even those who worship animals like the golden calf in in the Old Testament as their God. Other
culture even considers millions of small gods like the Hindus. How do you call the people who believe in one God?
A. Polytheists B. Monotheists C. Pantheists D. Atheists
_____5. As individuals we use different lenses in seeing things and realities around us. Conflicts sometimes arise in
defense of their point of view. Our pluralistic society has also varied belief systems. What statement best describes
what a belief system is?
A. A particular way of ordering the realities of the world.
B. The religious preferences of a person or group
C. Anything that we do and think about all the time.
D. A speculative thinking and ritualistic habit of different people.
_____6. Etymologically it comes from a Latin word, “Religare” which means “ to bind or to tie.”
A. Spirituality C. Culture B. Religion D. Theology
_____7. According to Deepak Chopra, “Religion is a belief to someone else’s experience. Spirituality is having your
own experience.” It means?
A. Spirituality answers the question, “Where do I find meaning?” while for religion the question is
“Where do I belong?’
B. Spirituality focus is what is right or wrong, while religion talks about sacraments and rituals.
C. Spirituality it is about the question of true or false while religion is about obedience to the laws.
D. Spirituality asks what rites, sacraments, or rituals should we follow while Religion ask what are our
values?
_____8. From the given statements below, consider the most appropriate behavior or attitude if one is a member of
a religious group?
A. Argue that his/her God is the real one.
B. Criticize other Religious beliefs.
C. Respect the freedom of Religion.
D. Proselytize and convert other people to join your religion
_____9. identiy which statement does not distinguish between Religion and Spirituality?
A. Religion makes us vow, Spirituality set us free.
B. Religion shows us fear, Spirituality shows us courage
C. Religion tells the truth, Spirituality allows us to discover the truth.
D. Religion is real Spirituality is metaphysical.
_____10. It is defined as broader than religion. It goes beyond religious affiliation that strives for inspiration,
reverence, awe, meaning and purpose even to those who do not believe in God.
A. Animism B. Theology C. Spirituality D. Philosophy

_____11. Scienceclaims that God cannot be observed because it has no physical attributes. However, religion is also
claiming that God can be studied through His manifestations and revelations. In fact St. Thomas Aquinas suggested
Five Ways in knowing God in his Summa Theologiae. What specific discipline that studies the nature of God and its
manifestations?
A. Spirituality B. Philosophy of Religion C. Theology D. Theocracy
_____12. English words came from different origins like Latin, Spanish, French and old English terms. The choices
below are no exceptions. Etymologically it came from a Latin word, “Religare” which means “to bind or tie.” Which
of the words below refers to “religare”?
A. Religion B. Spirituality C. Culture D. Theology
_____13. It is define as broader than religion. It goes beyond religious affiliation that strives for inspiration,
reverence, awe, meaning and purpose even to those who do not believe in God. We can even attain this status even
if we don’t belong to a specific religion. What is this term called?
A. Spirituality B . Theology C. Animism D. Philosophy
______14. While there are many people who believe in God, there are others who also
do not believe in God. This belief was highlighted during the scientific age when the dictum, “To see is to believe”
was foremost in the minds of people. If nothing can be seen or observed or experimented then it does not exist. God
cannot be observed therefore God does not exist. How do you call the persons that do not believe in God.
A. Buddhists B. Pantheists C. Atheists D. Monotheists
______15. One of the statements reflects the beliefs of the Filipinos before Christianity was introduced?
A. Filipinos are polytheistic.
B. Filipinos are monotheistic?
C. Filipinos are animistic?
D. Filipinos are polytheistic, monotheistic and animistic?
______16. Jesus Christ and Buddha are spiritual persons. If they are considered spiritual persons, then each one of
us could also attain the same status in some stages of our journey towards life. Identify what statement does NOT
describe a spiritual person below.
A. A person who sees God always in all things.
B. A person who always goes to church on Sundays
C. A person who experiences “Bodhi ” or “Enlightenment.”
D. A person who feels the force of nature and become one with it.
______17. Our relationship of the divine is always described as religious and spiritual. However, being religious is not
always spiritual and being spiritual is not always religious. There are people who are religious but not spiritual and
vice versa. What phrase below best describes the relationship between religion and spirituality?
I. Religion makes us vow, Spirituality set us free.
II. Religion shows us fear, Spirituality shows us courage III. Religion tells the truth, spirituality allows us to
discover the truth.
IV. Religion is complex, Spirituality is paradoxical.
A. I C. I, II & III
B. I & II D. I, II, III & IV
______18. This is a Filipino pre-Spanish belief that was considered pagan by the Spaniards. Normally when we pass
by a big tree in the forest we must say , “tabi-tabi po,” as a sign of respect to other beings around. This is part of our
culture and it is defined as the belief in numerous spiritual beings concerned with human affairs and capable of
helping or harming human interests. What is this belief?
A. Monism B. Animism C. Theism D. Henotheism
______19. A common behavior of a member of any religious group is religious protectionism which means that one’s
religion is better than others. Religious founders who even have no intention of founding a religion could be puzzled
by this attitude. What appropriate behavior should be displayed if you are a member of a religious group?
A. Prove that your God is the real one.
B. Criticize other Religious beliefs and traditions.
C. Respect the freedom of Religious preferences.
D. Proselytize and convert other people to join your religion.
_____20. This term is often misunderstood as the same as believing in God. It is defined as the systematic study of
the nature of the Divine and, more broadly, of religious belief. It is taught as an academic discipline, typically in
universities.
A. Philosophy C. Theology
B. Teleology D. Archaeology