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D e par tm e n t o f E du catio n
N a t i o n a l C a pi t a l R eg io n
Sc h o o l s D i v is i o n O f f ic e o f La s Piñ a s C i t y

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS AND BELIEF SYSTEMS
GRADE 12
SECOND QUARTER

DIRECTIONS: Read each item carefully. Blacken the circle of the correct answer in
the answer sheet.

1. What do you call the profound doctrine and heart of Buddhism?

A. Dukkha C. Four Noble Truths
B. Eight Fold Path D. Siddhartha Gautama
2. What is the 2nd truth from the Four Noble Truths of Buddha?
A. Dukkha C. Nirodha
B. Magga D. Samodaya
3. What is the term used by Mahayana Buddhism to an enlightened being who assists
other sentient beings in their quest for liberation?
A. Bhumis C. Buddha
B. Bodhisattvas D. Paramitas

4. What is the four major causes of Tzu Chi Foundation?

A. Charity, Labor, Education, Humanity
B. Charity, Medicine, Education, Humanity
C. Charity, Medicine, Indigenous, Humanity
D. Charity, Medicine, Education, Environment
5. From the statements below, what is the best evidence for Hinduism, Theravada
Buddhism, and Mahayana Buddhism’s common roots from India?
A. All the founders of the religions are Aryan in origin.
B. Hinduism became the source of origin of Buddhism.
C. All the religions believed in the concept of karma by the Aryans.
D. Though Buddhism became more popular in East Asia, it still started from
India, same with Hinduism.

6. Which among the following demonstrates situation of suffering caused by one’s

cravings?
A. Ernie who wants to marry the girl of his dreams right after college
graduation.
B. Joseph who goes to the gym every day to attain his perfect body figure.
C. Sarah who searches for self-satisfaction through monthly travel.
D. All of the above.
7. According to Buddhists, how can a person achieve the Middle Way?
A. One should avoid self-indulgence and self-torture because both are
pointless.
B. Follow the Eight Fold Path which is a practical way to balance oneself.
C. Terminate all the craving and desire that will eventually stop the pain.
D. None of the above
8. Which among the following is NOT true about the Trikaya of Mahayana Buddhism?
A. It consists of dharmakaya, sambhogakaya, and nirmanakaya
B. The concept explains the nature of the Buddha and reality
C. It literally means “three souls”
D. All of the above
9. Why would most Mahayana Buddhist monks engaged in activism?
A. It showed their resistance to an unfair political leadership.
B. It’s a silent meditation that demonstrated the Middle Way.
C. It resembled how the historical Buddha transcend through enlightenment
D. It’s a form of enlightenment that benefits all living beings through insight and
meditation

10. How do Hinduism, Theravada Buddhism, and Mahayana Buddhism unite in terms
of their purpose in life?
A. All of creation’s purpose is to be freed from pain and suffering and be
enlightened.
B. They claim that people have souls that transfers from one creation to
another.
C. All of them believes that people suffer as part of their dharma.
D. All of the above.

11. What is the proof that the Dharmic religions have influenced the world today?
A. Many people are converting to these religions because of the concept of
reincarnation.
B. The emphasis of prioritizing self-esteem through doing the right things for
world peace.
C. The idea of self-discovery through meditation invites people to believe in
the religions.
D. The concept of karma fascinates people all over the world.

12. Which among the following does NOT show acts of generosity practiced by
Mahayana Buddhists?
A. Worshippers are encouraged to recite chants and undertake pilgrimages
together.
B. Monks offer extravagant food and festivals to pay homage to their Buddhas.
C. Enlightened individuals stayed on earth to help people achieve nirvana.
D. None of the above.
13. Which is NOT true about the Four Noble Truths?
A. Suffering is inevitable.
B. One can be liberated from pain.
C. Suffering is caused by desires and cravings.
D. One must believe in Buddha as God of Pain
14. How does Hinduism differ from Mahayana Buddhism and Theravada Buddhism?
A. Women have considerable freedom in their religious life in Buddhism as
compared to Hinduism.
B. Buddhism focused on the self while Hinduism focused on the community
improvement.
C. Hinduism believed in reincarnation while Buddhism does not.
D. None of the above.
15. Which is NOT true about Tripitaka of Theravada Buddhism?
A. It has a wide array of philosophical and devotional texts
B. It is a collection of Buddha’s teachings
C. It is written in Pali language
D. None of the above
16. What is meant by the Law of Dependent Origination of Buddhism?
A. Every effect has a definite cause and vice versa.
B. Nothing comes into being by mere accident.
C. Everything is built upon a set of relations.
D. All of the above.

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17. What do you call the appropriate behavior or the universal law of order believed by
the Hindus and Buddhists?
A. Atman C. Dharma
B. Brahma D. Karma
18. Your friend always invites you to go to food parks, and he/she eats a lot and wants
taste all kinds of delicacy. He/ she is at risk for having which craving?
A. Kama Tanha/ sense craving
B. Yoka Tanha/ delusion craving
C. Bhava Tanha/ existence craving
D. Vinhava Tanha/ nonexistence craving

19. Your nephew in the past was a complainer, now he is focused on the reasons of
his problems and adjust his situation based on that. It is most probably due to the
fact he now knows which truth?
A. Dukkha C. Nirodha
B. Magga D. Samudaya
20. Which refers to the community of Buddhists monks and nuns?
A. Annica C. Sangha
B. Dharma D. Stupa
21. What is the ideal Buddhist for Mayahana Buddhism?
A. Arhat C. Bodhisattva
B. Bodhicitta D. Trikaya
22. What is the sacred Buddhist text recognized by both Theravada Buddhism and
Mahayana Buddhism?
A. Heart Sutra C. The three Jewels
B. Lotus Sutra D. Tripitaka
23. What is missing? You can end __________ by following ________.
A. Craving; eightfold paths
B. Happiness; nivana
C. Monsters; superman
D. Suffering; nirvana
24. You wanted to be a Buddhist and someone asks you this question: “ When you
find happiness, does it lasts?”
A. Yes, forever
B. Maybe, I do not know.
C. No, but you will find it again.
D. Nope and you never find it again.

25. Your friend was given an assignment regarding the 8-fold path, and his instructor
says that one should choose only 1 of 8, he chose Right intention. He asks you if
you can help me him identify actions that pertains to Right intentions. Which one
would you have advised?
A. A. person harming stray cats and dogs
B. A person giving food to stray cats and dogs
C. A person who always trust others and never go back on his words
D. A person who always says good things to others to cheer them up.

26. A friend of yours wants to practice Buddhism. What would you recommend to him
in relation to enlightenment?
A. Compassion C. Patience
B. Diligence D. Wisdom

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27. Which concept or doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism promotes compassion by
waiting and helping others to attain your level rather than to gaining a higher state
of being?
A. Amithaba C. Maitreya
B. Bodhisattva D. Trikaya
28. In Confucianism, which relationship best describes a friend to each other?
A. Equal C. Superior
B. Subordinate D. None of the above
29. Which action in Confucianism is an act of filial piety to family?
A. Ancestor worship C. Respect to your parents
B. Respect to co-workers D. Respect to the gods
30. Which action in Confucianism is an act of filial piety to society?
A. Ancestor worship C. Respect to your parents
B. Respect to co-workers D. Respect to the gods
31. Which embodies Confucianism?
A. Respect to the elders C. Respect to the gods
B. Respect to the ancestors D. Respect to your duties

32. In what way in which the Five Relationships, Eightfold Path and Ten
Commandments are similar as they:
A. Promote polytheism
B. Describe secularism
C. Establish gender equality
D. Provide codes of behavior

33. What is the key to a successful organization of society according to the teachings
of Confucius?
A. The evil in humans must be eliminated
B. Ancestor worship should be discontinued
C. The ruler should be chosen democratically
D. Individuals should know and do what is expected of them

34. Which of the following is not among the five Confucian “Classics” (Wujing)?
A. Record of Rites (Liji)
B. Classic of Odes (Shijing)
C. Classic of Changes (Yijing)
D. Classic of the Way and its Power (Daode jing)

35. What is the symbol of Daoism?

A. De B. Crescent C. Torii gate D. Yinyang

36. Which of the following means “no behaviour” or “doing nothing?

A. De B. Wu-wei C. Qui-chi D. Yinyang
37. Who authored the Dao-De Jing or Tao te ching?
A. Confucius C. Sima Qian
B. Lao-tzu D. Zhuangzi
38. What Shinto Rites of passage is observed every 15th of November?
A. Adult’s day C. Shi-chi-go-san
B. Funeral Rites D. Wedding Rites

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39. If the concept of morality of Confucianism is base on loyalty to one’s superior and
elders, parents, and respect for others. What about the concept of Shintoism with
regards to morality?
A. Morality focuses on the will of the “kami”.
B. Perform good deeds that would be only known to the god.
C. Accumulation of one’s past deeds that have a direct effect on one’s present
condition.
D. Morality is base on having purity not only in the physical sense but also in
a spiritual and moral sense.

40. What idea shows the concept of Karma?

A. Kathleen respects her mother and father.
B. Iya do good deeds for the salvation of her soul.
C. Andrew helped the old woman to across the street.
D. Jj gave his last ten pesos to a boy who asked for alms. On his way home
he found 50 pesos on the street.

41. Which of the following is classified as Shinto Sect?

A. Mountain Sect C. Pure Shinto Sect
B. Pure Land Sect D. A and C

42. If you are a Catholic and you want to join Shintoism what changes would you adapt
to join their religion.
A. Ensure that order and harmony are maintained by being aligned with nature
B. Reach one’s highest potential as a person.
C. Observed purity in everyday life.
D. All of the above

43. Which of the Daoic religion can be considered as having the most positive view of
women?
A. Daoism, with its emphasis on the significance of balancing the feminine and
masculine qualities in every individual to achieve harmony not only of the
body but the world as well.
B. Shintoism, men are place more advantageous position in society than
women
C. Confucianism, women are expected to become subservient to men.
D. None of the above

44. One of the Christians practice is washing one’s body part after attending funeral.
What Shinto practices do the same?
A. Harai C. Misogi
B. Imi D. None of the above

45. Who among the following achieve the “Yi or righteousness”?

A. Andrew, who avoid envy
B. Kathleen, who is faithful.
C. Iya, who knows the right from what is wrong.
D. Joseph, who has the moral disposition to do right and good.

46. Which of the following is not commonality of the Daoic Religion?

A. They all believe that what happens in heaven should be reflected on earth.
B. They don’t have strict set of moral guidelines to follow.
C. They are all originated in East Asia.
D. None of the above

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47. What are the three main types of Shintoism?
A. Mountain Sect, Pure Shinto Sect and Confucian Sect.
B. Jinja, kyoha and Pure Sect Shinto
C. Jinja, Kyoha and Minzuko
D. All of the above.

48. Which of the three Daoic Religion is considered as having the most positive view of
women?
A. Confucianism C. Shintoism
B. Daoism D. All of the above

49. Who are the contributors of the “Dao De Jing”?

A. Laozi, Kung Fuzi and Confucius
B. Laozi, Kung Fuzi and Zhuangzi
C. Laozi, Kung Fuzi and Mengzi
D. None of the above

50. What are the sacred scripture of Shinto?

A. Dao De Jing
B. Kojiki and Nihongi
C. I-Ching and Shangsu
D. None of the above.

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Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems - Grade 12
Second Quarter
Supplementary Activity
School Year 2020-2021

ANSWER KEY

1 C 26 A
2 D 27 B
3 B 28 A
4 B 29 C
5 D 30 B
6 D 31 D
7 B 32 D
8 B 33 D
9 D 34 D
10 A 35 D
11 C 36 B
12 B 37 B
13 D 38 C
14 A 39 D
15 D 40 D
16 D 41 D
17 C 42 D
18 C 43 C
19 C 44 C
20 C 45 D
21 D 46 D
22 D 47 B
23 A 48 B
24 C 49 B
25 C 50 B