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WORLD RELIGION AND BELIEF SYSTEM

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1 WEEK
CONCEPT ELEMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF BELIEF SYSTEM
ACTIVITY 1:
Tell me what your thoughts are.
Let us look closely at the group of pictures that follow.

Answer the following:

1. What does the first set of pictures convey?
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2. What does the second set of pictures convey?
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3. Are there similarities and differences between the sets of pictures? What are those?
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ACTIVITY 1B:

1. How did you come up with your answers?

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4. How were you able to differentiate the sets of pictures?

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ACTIVITY 2:
DEFINE THE FOLLOWING WORDS: You can use references here (dictionary, books etc.)

1. RELIGION
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2. SPIRITUALITY
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3. THEOLOGY
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4. PHILOSOPHY
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How can your understanding of the terms help you in studying world religions and belief
systems?

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ACTIVITY 3: REFLECTION
Write a reflection on how you see yourself. Share instances in your life that will tell if you are:
1. a religious person but not spiritual
2. a spiritual person but not religious
3. a religious and spiritual at the same time

INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF GEOGRAPHY, CULTURE AND RELIGION

LEARNING TASK 1: Read the attached Reading materials on Understanding the

Nature of Religion and answer the following questions:

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1. How does religion help explain man’s existence and role in the world?
2. How did religion originate?
3. What are the common characteristic of Religions?
4. Do you agree that the universe is designed and created by a single divine
being or God?
5. How can an individual lead a spiritual life? Cite some examples.

LEARNING TASK 2: Write a 1-2 pages essay on the topic “Religion: What Does it
Man to Me?” guided by the following questions:

a. What different values have your religion instilled in you?

b. What various guiding principles which may have been influence by your
religion do you adhere to in your life?

2ND WEEK
Influence of religion to culture and society
Learning Task 1:
1. How important is the role of Abraham in the development of monotheistic religions?
2. In what ways Confucianism and Taoism more of a social philosophy rather than
organized religions?
3. How did geography affect religious events and development in West Asia, in the
Indian subcontinent, and in China?
4. What are the major points of difference between dharmic religions and Abrahamic
religions?
5. Why are Natural forces and environment integral in the Shinto religion?
Learning Task 2:
1. Do you agree that sometimes religious conflict are being used for political reasons?
Why?
2. In your own opinion, can religious conflict be avoided? If yes, how?
3. Do you think religious groups should have a say in political affair? Why or why not?

Judaism:
Learning Task 1:
Answer Motivational activity on page 48 of the handouts.
Learning Task 2:
1. How does Judaism embody the importance of action over belief?
2. How is Jewish history reflected in the observance and holidays of Judaism
3. How do various denomination of Judaism differ from one another?
4. What is the greatest lesson that that you learned from the Holocaust? How can we prevent
such act of brutality in world history?

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WEEK 3:

Christianity
LEARNING TASK 1:
Origins:

 Began with the birth of _________ ___________ in the town of

Bethlehem between 6 and 4 AD

 Christ grew up in the holy land of Jerusalem

 Christ was a ________ and spread the belief of __________________

 He promised _____________________and ____________________

 Viewed by many as the Messiah (savior of the Jews)

 Because of his rising popularity and refusal to worship

Roman gods, Roman leader Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to _______________

Christians believe __________________________________

 Christians were persecuted by the Romans for over 250 years

o Those willing to die for their religion were known as _______________

 312AD Constantine legalizes Christianity in the Roman Empire

 392AD Emperor Theodosius makes Christianity the official religion of the Roman
Empire.

Beliefs:

 ______________________: there is only one God

 Jesus was the __________________________________________

 Jesus died to save humanity from __________

 Jesus’ death and resurrection prove eternal life exists and is possible for others

Places of Worship: ____________________

How is Christianity similar to Judaism?

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LEARNING TASK 2: Timeline. Make a timeline of important events in the history of Christianity and
explain briefly the significance of each event.

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LEARNING TASK 3: Critical Thinking

1. Why is the concept of Holy Trinity confusing for some Christians and non-
Christians alike?
2. Despite the split in Christianity into numerous sects, what bind these religious
sects together?
3. What does Christianity share with Judaism in terms of beliefs and practices?

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LEARNING TASK 4. Draw at least 3 pictures of important images inside a Catholic church that show
Christian beliefs and doctrines (e.g. Christ on the cross, Holy Trinity, Virgin Mary) and explain the meanings of
these symbols

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ISLAM

LEARNING TASK 1: Draw a timeline of important events in the history of Islam, from the birth of
Mohammad to the expansion of the Islamic Empire under the four caliphs.

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LEARNING TASK 2: Complete the Table

Pillar English Translation Why is this important for

Muslim?

1.

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LEARNING TASK 3: Critical Thinking

1. In what way is Islam similar to Christianity?

2. How do the Five Pillars of Islam give a sense of unity and structure to the religion as
followed by all Muslims worldwide?
3. How do you think global terrorism affected Islam as a religion in the eyes of the world?
What negative effects did it have on innocent Muslims in their everyday lives?

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LEARNING TASK 4. Poster-making. Make a poster to spread awareness on Islam. You will
be graded using the rubric below.

RUBRIC FOR POSTER

POINTS
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS
OBTAINED
Organization The concept was clearly and creatively conveyed. 10
Content The illustrations were appropriate to the theme. 5
Visual The idea was clearly presented based on the
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Presentation pictures and words used.
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WEEK 4:
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ABRAHAMIC RELIGION

LEARNING TASK 1: Essay. Write an essay on how the position of women in the three
Abrahamic religions may be improved. Use the rubric below as a guide.

RUBRIC FOR ESSAY

POINTS
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS
OBTAINED
Organizatio
The concept was clearly and creatively conveyed. 10
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Content Concepts are clearly used and explained. 5
The idea was clearly presented based on the words
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used.
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LEARNING TASK 2: Poster-making. Make a poster showing the commonalities among the
three Abrahamic religions. Use the rubric below as a guide.

RUBRIC FOR POSTER

POINTS
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS
OBTAINED
Organization The concept was clearly and creatively conveyed. 10
Content The illustrations were appropriate to the theme. 5
Visual The idea was clearly presented based on the
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Presentation pictures and words used.
Total:
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LEARNING TASK 3: Complete the Venn Diagram below by writing down differences and
similarities of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Make a brief explanation of your work.

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LEARNING TASK 4:

1. What is meant by being morally righteous in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? What is
the reward for being morally upright in the three Abrahamic religions?
2. What is the purpose of existence for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
3. How does the concept of predestiny in Christianity and Judaism differ from that of Islam?
4. What can be done to elevate the status of women in the three Abrahamic religions?

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HINDUISM
LEARNING TASK 1. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1. The Upanishads include fundamental teachings in Hinduism such as karma (action),

____________________________ (reincarnation), moksha (nirvana), atman (soul), and
Brahman (Absolute Almighty).
2. Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion with around______________________ % of
the entire population practicing the Hindu faith.
3. _______________________________________is also known as the “layman’s
Upanishad”.
4. Brahma’s chief consort is_______________________________ the goddess of science
and wisdom.
5. The word yoga is derived from the root word______________________________ which
translates as “to yoke” or “to join”.
6. _____________________________city is the most sacred pilgrimage site in India which
is considered the home of Shiva.
7. _______________________________teaches to choose one’s own deity and embrace
all Hindu gods.
8. Hinduism was originally known as
“_______________________________________________ ” or the “Aryan Way”.
9. Among the four Vedas, the______________________________________ is the most
important and oldest book that dates back to around 1500 B.C.E. to 1200 B.C.E
10. For all Hindus, there are four desirable goals of life
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LEARNING TASK 3: Critical Thinking

Hinduism is also known for its belief in different gods and goddesses. Draw a Hindu god or goddess. Write a four-
sentence description of your chosen Hindu god or goddess and explain why you selected that god or goddess.

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LEARNING TASK 4: Critical Thinking

1. What makes Hinduism’s beliefs, particularly its polytheistic nature, complex for
other people?
2. Why do you think Hinduism is mainly concentrated on India?
3. How did Hinduism strengthen the caste system? Do you think the caste system
will exist in countries that embrace a different religion? Why or why not?

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WEEK 5
THERAVADA BUDDHISM

LEARNING TASK 1:Get a copy of the “Ten Commandments” and the “Noble Eightfold
Path.” Using a Venn diagram below, illustrate the similarities and differences of the “Ten
Commandments” and “Noble Eightfold Path.” Write your answer in your notebook.

Ten Commandments Noble Eightfold Path

Similarities

LEARNING TASK 2: Complete the diagram below.

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LEARNING TASK 3: Complete the diagram below.

LEARNING TASK 4: Complete the diagram below. Answer the questions in paragraph
form.
1. Why is Buddhism considered one of the most practical among the world’s great
religions?
2. In what aspects are Buddhism similar to and different from Hinduism?
3. How can Buddhism affect change on powerful countries that use war to gain
political and/ or economic advantages?
4. Why does Buddha believe that one must truly understand the “Four Noble
Truths” and “The Middle Way” before beginning the “Noble Eightfold Path”?

RUBRIC FOR ESSAY

POINTS
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS
OBTAINED
The content was well-thought of;
Content guide questions were thoroughly 10
answered
The paper was well-written with
Organization 10
ideas easily conveyed to readers.
Development Points are thoroughly developed 10
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MAHAYANA BUDDHISM
LEARNING TASK 1: Complete the following diagrams with the correct answers.

Core Concepts in Diagrams

TRIPITAKA

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Description: _________ Description: _________ Description: _________

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TRIKAYA

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Description: _________ Description: _________ Description: _________

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PARAMITA

Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description:

__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________

SUBDIVISIONS

Description: Description: Description: Description: Description:

__________ __________ __________ __________ __________

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LEARNING TASK 2:W Brochure about Mahayana Buddhism

With your understanding of the concepts of Mahayana Buddhism, make a brochure
which features the doctrines and practices of it such as Four Noble Truths, Eight-fold
Path, and The Six Perfections to Become a Bodhisattva.AT I CAN DO

Rubric for Brochure

Criteria Description Points
Content Information used are 10
accurate, and made use
of multiple references.
Presentation The ideas are clearly and 10
creatively presented
based on the illustrations
and words used.
Organization The ideas are clearly 10
organized and conveyed.
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Brochure about Mahayana Buddhism

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WEEK 6
Comparative Analysis of Hinduism, Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddism
LEARNING TASK 1: Compare and Contrast Hinduism and Buddhism using the table provided
below.
HINDUISM BUDDHISM
Origin

Morality

Purpose

Destiny

Views on women

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LEARNING TASK 2: Answer the following questions.

1. Why do you think Buddhism gradually died down in India even though it originated
there?
2. How does concept of reincarnation differ from the concept of heaven and hell on other
religions?
3. How does Karma affect one’s destiny in both dharmic religion? Explain.

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CONFUCIANISM
LEARNING TASK 1: List down at least three relationships you are involved in right now
and identify the power relations in these relationships by stating if you are a
subordinate, superior, or equal position in each relationship. Explain the pros and cons
of the said relationships.

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LEARNING TASK 2: Complete below diagram. Write your answer in your notebook.

THE FIVE CONSTANTS

LEARNING TASK 3: Complete the paragraph with the necessary words or sentences
that best describe what you have learned from the discussion. Write your paragraph in
your notebook. Follow the format below.

I agree that Confucianism is a religion because,_____________________________

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I agree that Confucianism is also a philosophy because, ______________________
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The Confucian values that can be applied to solve particular problems at present is
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POST TEST JUDAISM

I. Matching Type. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blanks provided. Write your
answer on your notebook
A B
____1. Form of discrimination against Jewish people a. Heinrich Himmler
____2. The police chief of Adolf Hitler during the Holocaust b. Anti-Semitism
____3. The most important scripture of Jewish people c. Rambam
____4. The rabbinic interpretation of the sacred scriptures d. Pentateuch
____5. Eve of the Day of Atonement e. Sukkot
____6. Philosopher who formulated the “13 Principles of Faith” f. Talmud
____7. The pharaoh’s daughter who raised Moses g. Reform Judaism
____8. Contains basic laws for self-understanding, origin of h. Sabbath
mankind, and Yahweh’s creation story i. Diaspora
____9. Nine-day feast which recreates the 40-year stay of j. Torah
Israelites in the desert k. Bithia
____10. The denomination of Judaism that promotes women l. Yom Kippur
equality in synagogues and in being a rabbi m. Passover
____11. An important Jewish festival n. Patriarchs
____12. They are depicted as nomads in biblical stories o. Kol Nidrei
____13. The most sacred and solemn day in the Jewish calendar
that brings the period of repentance to its conclusion
____14. The most important day in the Jewish calendar
____15. The dispersion of Jewish communities outside Israel
that have continually occurred since ancient history

II. Identification. Fill in the blanks using these words. Write your answer on your notebook.

Egypt Torah Rules Ten Commandments

Exodus Jewish One Monotheism

1. Judaism is a religion of the _____________ people.

2. Judaism is a religion with ____________ God, so it is ______________.
3. There are important _____________ that God gave the people they are the
___________________.
4. ________________ contains important sacred books of Judaism.
5. The ______________ happened when the Jewish people ran away from
_______________.

POST TEST CHRISTIANITY

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A. Modified True or False. Write the word TRUE if the statement is true. Otherwise, write the
word FALSE and change the underlined word to make the statement correct.
____________1. Christianity is considered the world’s largest religion.
____________2. Followers of Christianity are called Catholics.
____________3. Christianity started in the 2nd century CE in a land called Palestine.
____________4. According to a 2010 survey, Brazil is the country with the largest
number of Christians in the world.
____________5. Christianity was born in an era when Palestine was colonized by the
Muslims.
____________6. Pontius Pilate was the first Roman Emperor to convert to
Christianity.
____________7. Martin Luther King formed a Christian sect named Protestantism as
a reaction to the abuses of the Catholic Church.
____________8. Christianity believes in the Holy Trinity but remains a monotheistic
religion.
_____________9. The Sacrament of Confirmation is considered the continuation of
Christ’s priesthood which He passed on to His apostles.
____________10. The Big Bang Theory narrates the origin of the universe and
humanity according to the Bible.

B. Matching Type. Match the terms in Column A to their equivalent meanings in Column B.
Write the letter of the correct answer.
Column A Column B
______1. Season in preparation for Easter a. Messiah
______2. Successor of Christ as head of the Church b. Trinity
______3. Split between Roman Catholicism and Greek c. Peter
______4. Basic beliefs d. Ecumenism
______5. Coming of the Holy Spirit on the early Christians e. Pentecost
______6. Savior f. Euthanasia
______7. Self-flagellation g. Great Schism
______8. Mercy killing h. Penitensiya
______9. Mutual understanding among all Christians i. Lent
______10. God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit j. Creed

POST TEST COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ABRAHAMIC RELIGION

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer and write this on your answer sheet.

1) In Judaism, morality and ethics are based on:

a. following Christ’s examples c. the covenant with God
b. having faith in one God d. the Five Pillars

2) In Christianity, morality and ethics are based on:

a. following Christ’s examples c. the covenant with God
b. having faith in one God d. the Five Pillars

3) ______ is the ancestor of the Arabs who later became Muslims.

a. Isaac c. Jacob
b. Ishmael d. Jesus

4) As with Judaism and Christianity, the purpose of life according to Islam is:
a. to do charity works c. to love and serve God
b. to live a simple life d. to meditate and be prayerful

5) Jewish women are considered impure for about half of each month because of:
a. birth-giving c. menstruation
b. defecation d. urination

6) Which of the following is NOT a common belief among the Abrahamic religions?

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a. Abraham as patriarch c. heaven and hell

b. angels as messengers of God d. Holy Bible as the sacred text

7) In _____, even the decision they make out of free will is governed by God’s will.
a. Christianity c. Judaism
b. Islam d. Zoroastrianism

8) Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, coming from _________societies, do not accord to

women the same rights accorded to men.
a. fair c. patriarchal
b. matriarchal d. traditional

9) Judaism originated from a land called ________; Christianity began in ________ while
Islam developed in ________.
a. Arabia, Canaan, Palestine c. Canaan, Palestine, Arabia
b. Canaan, Egypt, Palestine d. Egypt, Canaan, Arabia

10) In _________, God may have the best plans for us, but our actions and decisions
determine whether God’s plans will materialize or not.
a. Christianity c. Judaism
b. Islam d. Zoroastrianism

11) Based on __________, __________ emphasized the need to possess traits such as
holiness and righteousness as guidelines in becoming morally good.
a. Torah, Christianity c. Mitzvoth, Judaism
b. Halakhah, Islam d. Quran, Islam

12) Judaism believes in ____________, which means that it is God who decides on a
person’s basic lifespan, wealth, and opportunities, but it is still humanity’s free will that is
the deciding factor.
a. freedom c. karma
b. intervention d. predetermination

13) Using the Roman political structures as its model, which were very hierarchical and
patriarchal, the role of women in __________ was downplayed, to the extent of
excluding women from priesthood.
a. Catholic Church c. Judaism
b. Islam d. Protestant Church
14) Belief in predestination also encourages _______, which is one of the traits valued in
Islam. The notion that everything is attributed to God hinders one from bragging about
one’s achievements in life by attributing it to God’s divine plan for him/her.
a. holiness c. prayerfulness
b. humility d. stewardship

15) In Islam, men are allowed to have up to _____ wives as long as they can support them
financially and guarantee that they be treated equally. Meanwhile, women are allowed
only _____ husband and if they are caught with another man, in some societies the
punishment is public execution by stoning to death.?
a. four, one c. three, two
b. one, one d. twelve, two

POST TEST ISLAM

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Instructions: Answer the following questions. Write your answers in your notebook.
A. True or False. Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.
_____1. Zayd ibn Thabit wrote on leather scraps, stone pieces, ribs of palm leaves,
shoulder blades of animals, and paper.
_____2. Muslims whose concern mainly dwell for a mystical union with God belong to
Sunni Islam.
_____3. Jihad means “effort” or “struggle” to convince unbelievers to pursue the
Muslim way of life.
_____4. The zakat must be 2.5% of a person’s entire asset.
_____5. Muhammad ibn Abdullah worked as a camel driver across the Arabian
Peninsula.
_____6. Ritual washing or wudu is required before prayer.
_____7. According to figh, human behavior may be classified into four categories.
_____8. The longest surah has 268 ayahs.
_____9. Salat is done before sunset, noon, mid-afternoon, after sunset, and after
midnight.
____10. The Quran is binding, continuous and supreme.

B. Matching Type: Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on
the blanks provided.
Column A Column B
____1. known as the start of the Islam Calendar a. Hadith
____2. declaration of belief b. Kaaba
____3. annual wealth tax c. “Guardian”
____4. collective term for the remaining four duties d. Shahada
____5. “black stone” e. Hijra
____6. direction of Mecca f. Zakat
____7. authored the Sahih al-Bukhari g. Ibadah
____8. those who memorized the Quran h. Giblah
____9. traditional reports or sayings of Muhammad and i. Imam Bukhari
his followers j. Tawaf
___10. circling the Kaaba seven times in a
counterclockwise direction

PRE-TEST THERAVADA BUDDISM

Instructions: Identify the words from the box which describe statement below.

Dukkha Khandas Tripitaka Great Renunciation

Stupas Sangha Arhat warrior caste
bodhisattva jatakas seven weeks Mara
Mahavihara Law of Dependent Theravada and Mahayana
Origination

______________1. people who achieve nirvana

______________2. Siddharta Gautama’s ascetic life in the forest
______________3. the only surviving most sacred text of Theravada Buddhism
______________4. mental and physical aggregates of the soul
______________5. commemorative monuments that contain sacred relics
______________6. Pali term for suffering or dissatisfaction
______________7. monks who share in the alms of the community
______________8. monastery founded by Devanampiya Tissa
______________9. “When this is, that is; This arising, that arises; When this is not,
that is not; This ceasing, that ceases”
_____________10. personified evil forces that torment the minds of humankind
_____________11. the religious ideal as set forth in the Lotus Sutra
_____________12. Siddhartha was born into the
_____________13. The stories used for teaching that tell of the Buddha's previous
lives
_____________14. Buddha remain under the bodhi tree experiencing nirvana
_____________15. The first two main divisions of Buddhism

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B. Matching Type. Match the terms in Column A to their equivalent meanings in Column B.
Write the letter of the correct answer.
Column A Column B
__________1. people who achieve nirvana a. Khandas
__________2. Siddharta Gautama’s ascetic life in the forest b. Dukkha
__________3. the only surviving most sacred text of c. Sangha
Theravada Buddhism d. Great
__________4. mental and physical aggregates of the soul Renunciation
__________5. commemorative monuments that contain e. Law of
sacred relics Dependent
__________6. Pali term for suffering or dissatisfaction Origination
__________7. monks who share in the alms of the community f. Mahavihara
__________8. monastery founded by Devanampiya Tissa g. Arhat
__________9. “When this is, that is; This arising, that arises; h. Mara
When this is not, that is not; This ceasing, i. Stupas
that ceases” j. Tripitaka
_________10. personified evil forces that torment the minds of humankind

B. Complete the table by filling in the blanks with the correct answer. Choose the answer from
the list below. Write your answers in your notebook.

untruthfulness tale-bearing single object

living thing killing Four Noble Truths
overcome feeling maintain

Eightfold Path What One Must Do

Right View
Understand the “_________________________ ”1
Right Intention
Free one’s self from ill-will, cruelty, and ______________________ 2
Right Speech
Abstain from untruthfulness, ____________________, 3 harsh language, and vain talk Right
Action
Abstain from ____________________, 4 stealing, and sexual misconduct
Right Livelihood
Earn a living in a way not harmful to any__________________________ 5
Right Effort
Avoid evil thoughts and ______________________6 them, arouse good thoughts and
______________________7 them
Right Mindfulness
Pay vigilant attention to every state of the body, _____________________, 8 and mind
Right Concentration
Concentrate on a _____________________________ 9 object so as to induce certain special
states of consciousness in deep meditation

PRE-TEST MAHAYANA BUDDHISM

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Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer and write this on your answer sheet.

1) The two major Buddhist schools of Mahayana and Theravada both originated in the
foundational teachings of ________________.
a. Ashoka c. Siddhartha Gautama
b. Kong Fuzi d. Vishnu

2) ______________ is a canonical text which contains the collection of Buddha’s teachings.

a. Quran c. Tripitaka
b. Sutra d. Vedas

3) Which sacred text is presented as a discourse by Siddhartha Gautama before his eventual
death?
a. Abhidarma Pitaka c. Sutra Pitaka
b. Lotus Sutra d. Vinaya Pitaka

4) For ____________, only the historical Buddha and past Buddhas are accepted. For
____________, there are other contemporary and popular Buddhas apart from the historical
Buddha.
a. Hinduism, Theravada c. Mahayana, Theravada
b. Mahayana, Hinduism d. Theravada, Mahayana

5) The concept of __________ pertains to the teaching of Mahayana Buddhism about the
nature of the Buddha and reality.
a. bodhisattva c. paramita
b. bhumis d. trikaya

6) One distinct feature of Mahayana Buddhism concerns its teaching about an enlightened
being or ____________ which is the ultimate way for any Buddhist to live in this world.
a. bodhicitta c. buddha
b. bodhisattva d. paramita

7) ___________ is the spontaneous desire to achieve the state of being enlightened.

a. bodhicitta c. buddha
b. bodhisattva d. paramita

8) In Mahayana Buddhism, a bodhisattva must pass ____________ before attaining Buddha-

hood, frequently associated with the perfections or ____________.
a. bodhicitta, bhumis c. bhumis, paramita
b. bodhicitta, paramita d. paramita, bhumis

9) While the first five paramitas are principally concerned with the accumulation of merits, the
sixth paramita involves the attainment of _________.
a. knowledge c. skills
b. love d. wisdom

10) Which of the following is NOT a worship practice and observance of Mahayana Buddhism?
a. do meditational activities c. recite prayers and chants
b. offer meat and incense d. undertake pilgrimages

11) For _____________when believers die, it is their objective to live in the Sukhavati, by
simply reciting the name of the Amitabha with utmost attentiveness many times during the
day.
a. Intuitive Sect c. Rationalist Sect
b. Pure Land Sect d. Socio-political Sect

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12) __________, which is purely a Japanese phenomenon, perceives itself as the only rightful
version of Buddhism.
a. Nichiren Buddhism c. Tibetan Buddhism
b. Pure Land Buddhism d. Zen Buddhism

13) The _________ emphasize that salvation is a personal matter and one cannot receive
assistance from other entities, such as another person or institution, to realize the inner
truths of religion.
a. Intuitive Sect c. Rationalist Sect
b. Pure Land Sect d. Socio-political Sect

14) The use of chants and yoga is also part of ____________.

a. Intuitive Sect c. Rationalist Sect
b. Pure Land Buddhism d. Tibetan Buddhism

15) The ____________ is the most prominent face of Tibetan Buddhism who has been living in
exile in India since he fled Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959.
a. Buddha c. Imam
b. Dalai Lama d. Pope

POST-TEST MAHAYANA BUDDHISM

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer and write this on your answer sheet.

1) The use of chants and yoga is also part of ____________.

a. Intuitive Sect c. Rationalist Sect
b. Pure Land Buddhism d. Tibetan Buddhism

2) _______________ is the spontaneous desire to achieve the state of being enlightened.

a. bodhicitta c. buddha
b. bodhisattva d. paramita

3) ______________ is a canonical text which contains the collection of Buddha’s

teachings.
a. Quran c. Tripitaka
b. Sutra d. Vedas
4) Which of the following is NOT a worship practice and observance of Mahayana
Buddhism?
a. do meditational activities c. recite prayers and chants
b. offer meat and incense d. undertake pilgrimages

5) Which sacred text is presented as a discourse by Siddhartha Gautama before his

eventual death?
a. Abhidarma Pitaka c. Sutra Pitaka
b. Lotus Sutra d. Vinaya Pitaka

6) __________, which is purely a Japanese phenomenon, perceives itself as the only

rightful version of Buddhism.
a. Nichiren Buddhism c. Tibetan Buddhism
b. Pure Land Buddhism d. Zen Buddhism

7) The two major Buddhist schools of Mahayana and Theravada both originated in the
foundational teachings of ________________.
a. Ashoka c. Siddhartha Gautama
b. Kong Fuzi d. Vishnu

8) The concept of __________ pertains to the teaching of Mahayana Buddhism about the
nature of the Buddha and reality.
a. bodhisattva c. paramita
b. bhumis d. trikaya

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9) While the first five paramitas are principally concerned with the accumulation of merits,
the sixth paramita involves the attainment of _________.
a. knowledge c. skills
b. love d. wisdom

10) The ____________ is the most prominent face of Tibetan Buddhism who has been
living in exile in India since he fled Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959.
a. Buddha c. Imam
b. Dalai Lama d. Pope

11) In Mahayana Buddhism, a bodhisattva must pass ____________ before attaining

Buddha-hood, frequently associated with the perfections or ____________.
a. bodhicitta, bhumis c. bhumis, paramita
b. bodhicitta, paramita d. paramita, bhumis

12) For _____________when believers die, it is their objective to live in the Sukhavati, by
simply reciting the name of the Amitabha with utmost attentiveness many times during
the day.
a. Intuitive Sect c. Rationalist Sect
b. Pure Land Sect d. Socio-political Sect

13) One distinct feature of Mahayana Buddhism concerns its teaching about an enlightened
being or ____________ which is the ultimate way for any Buddhist to live in this world.
a. bodhicitta c. buddha
b. bodhisattva d. paramita

14) For ____________, only the historical Buddha and past Buddhas are accepted. For
____________, there are other contemporary and popular Buddhas apart from the
historical Buddha.
a. Hinduism, Theravada c. Mahayana, Theravada
b. Mahayana, Hinduism d. Theravada, Mahayana

15) The _________ emphasize that salvation is a personal matter and one cannot receive
assistance from other entities, such as another person or institution, to realize the inner
truths of religion.
a. Intuitive Sect c. Rationalist Sect
b. Pure Land Sect d. Socio-political Sect

PRE-TEST COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HINDUISM, THERAVADA BUDDISM, AND

MAHAYANA BUDDHISM

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer and write this on your answer sheet.

16) Hinduism and Buddhism both originated in __________.

a. Arabia c. India
b. China d. Palestine

17) In Hinduism and Buddhism (Mahayana and Theravada), _________ is an integral concept.
a. buddha c. dharma
b. dao d. karma

18) Hinduism evolved and developed during the ancient ____________. It is widely regarded
that both pre-Aryan and Aryan elements are found in Hinduism
a. Egyptian civilization c. Indus Valley civilization
b. Greek civilization d. Yellow River civilization

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19) Buddhism is closely linked to its founder ______________ who is also referred to as the
Buddha or the “Enlightened One.”
a. Kong Fu Zi c. Mother Teresa
b. Mahatma Gandhi d. Siddhartha Gautama

20) __________ is said to be the most tolerant of all religions as there are numerous ways to
manifest one’s set of beliefs.
a. Hinduism c. Theravada Buddhism
b. Mahayana Buddhism d. Daoism
21) The concept of ___________ involves the accumulation of one’s past deeds that have a
direct effect on one’s present condition; the universal law of causality.
a. dharma c. reincarnation
b. karma d. yoga

22) People are born in this world with specific duties to perform in accordance to their status in
society. This is the concept of _______ wherein people must accomplish their tasks so that
society can prosper as a whole.
a. dao c. karma
b. dharma d. samsara

23) Buddhist moral thoughts and actions are principally guided by the _____________.
a. Five Pillars c. Four Noble Truths
b. Four Desirable Goals d. Ten Commandments

24) Unhappiness of life, ________, is principally caused by people’s unending desires.

a. dukkha c. moksha
b. karma d. purushartha

25) All Hindus aim to achieve the four-fold purpose of life that includes dharma, artha, kama,
and moksha. The four desirable goals of life is known as ______________.
a. dharma c. noble eightfold path
b. dukkha d. purushartha

26) _________ is the final meaning of life that involves enlightenment, self-realization, or union
with god. For the Hindus, this is the most difficult goal of life to accomplish.
a. artha c. kama
b. dharma d. moksha

27) In Buddhism, the principal purpose of one’s life is to terminate all forms of ___________
caused by attachment to impermanent entities.
a. evil c. suffering
b. hunger d. temptation

28) In ___________, the monastic way of life ensures the path toward enlightenment
a. Hinduism c. Mahayana Buddhism
b. Judaism d. Theravada Buddhism

29) _______________ offers enlightenment to anyone, not only for the members of the
monastic order, but also for those with families and secular careers.
a. Hinduism c. Mahayana Buddhism
b. Judaism d. Theravada Buddhism

30) Honoring women in Hindu society as a fundamental teaching has been laid down
in one of the supplementary arms of the Vedas, the ________________.
a. Lotus sutra c. Purushartha
b. Manusmriti d. Torah

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POST-TEST COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HINDUISM, THERAVADA BUDDISM, AND

MAHAYANA BUDDHISM

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer and write this on your answer sheet.

1) Hinduism and Buddhism both originated in __________.

a. Arabia c. India
b. China d. Palestine

2) Buddhist moral thoughts and actions are principally guided by the _____________.
a. Five Pillars c. Four Noble Truths
b. Four Desirable Goals d. Ten Commandments

3) Unhappiness of life, ________, is principally caused by people’s unending desires.

a. dukkha c. moksha
b. karma d. purushartha

4) In ___________, the monastic way of life ensures the path toward enlightenment
a. Hinduism c. Mahayana Buddhism
b. Judaism d. Theravada Buddhism

5) In Hinduism and Buddhism (Mahayana and Theravada), _________ is an integral

concept.
a. buddha c. dharma
b. dao d. karma

6) __________ is said to be the most tolerant of all religions as there are numerous ways
to manifest one’s set of beliefs.
a. Hinduism c. Theravada Buddhism
b. Mahayana Buddhism d. Daoism

7) In Buddhism, the principal purpose of one’s life is to terminate all forms of ___________
caused by attachment to impermanent entities.
a. evil c. suffering
b. pain d. temptation

8) _______________ offers enlightenment to anyone, not only for the members of the
monastic order, but also for those with families and secular careers.
a. Hinduism c. Mahayana Buddhism
b. Judaism d. Theravada Buddhism

9) Buddhism is closely linked to its founder ______________ who is also referred to as the
Buddha or the “Enlightened One.”
a. Kong Fu Zi c. Mother Teresa
b. Mahatma Gandhi d. Siddhartha Gautama

10) The concept of ___________ involves the accumulation of one’s past deeds that have a
direct effect on one’s present condition; the universal law of causality.
a. dharma c. reincarnation
b. karma d. yoga

11) Hinduism evolved and developed during the ancient ____________. It is widely
regarded that both pre-Aryan and Aryan elements are found in Hinduism
a. Egyptian civilization c. Indus Valley civilization
b. Greek civilization d. Yellow River civilization

12) Honoring women in Hindu society as a fundamental teaching has been laid down in one
of the supplementary arms of the Vedas, the _______________.
a. Lotus sutra c. Purushartha
b. Manusmriti d. Torah

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13) _________ is the final meaning of life that involves enlightenment, self-realization, or
union with god. For the Hindus, this is the most difficult goal of life to accomplish.
a. artha c. kama
b. dharma d. moksha

14) All Hindus aim to achieve the four-fold purpose of life that includes dharma, artha,
kama, and moksha. The four desirable goals of life is known as ______________.
a. dharma c. noble eightfold path
b. dukkha d. purushartha

15) People are born in this world with specific duties to perform in accordance to their status
in society. This is the concept of _______ wherein people must accomplish their tasks
so that society can prosper as a whole.
a. dao c. karma
b. dharma d. samsara

PRE-TEST CONFUCIANISM

IDENTIFICATION. Write the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your notebook.

a. Ancestor Worship f. Mencius k. The Analects

b. Authoritarianism g. Propriety l. Tian
c. Benevolence h. Rectification of Names m. Wisdom
d. Fidelity i. Righteousness n. Wujing
e. Kung Fuzi j. The Doctrine of the Mean o. Xunji

1. Founder of Confucianism
2. The five classics of Confucianism
3. Collection of Kongzi’s teachings and discussions with disciples
4. Believes that all human beings are inherently good
5. Refers to heaven
6. Believed that human nature is basically evil but can be improved through self-cultivation
7. People must play their assigned role in society
8. A manifestation of respect for one’s parents
9. Can be achieved by extending one’s filial love for parents to follow human beings
10. Can be achieved through the ability to feel what is the right thing to do
11. Considered as the concrete guide to human action and social order
12. Can be achieved by knowing what is right and what is wrong
13. Can be achieved by keeping one’s word and being faithful
14. Challenge faced by Confucianism on the hierarchy between relations
15. Deals with how to maintain perfect balance and harmony in one’s life

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POST-TEST CONFUCIANISM

IDENTIFICATION. Write the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your notebook.

a. Ancestor Worship f. Mencius k. The Analects

b. Authoritarianism g. Propriety l. Tian
c. Benevolence h. Rectification of Names m. Wisdom
d. Fidelity i. Righteousness n. Wujing
e. Kung Fuzi j. The Doctrine of the Mean o. Xunji

1. Refers to heaven
2. Deals with how to maintain perfect balance and harmony in one’s life
3. Founder of Confucianism
4. Can be achieved by extending one’s filial love for parents to follow human beings
5. The five classics of Confucianism
6. Believes that all human beings are inherently good
7. Can be achieved by knowing what is right and what is wrong
8. Collection of Kongzi’s teachings and discussions with disciples
9. Believed that human nature is basically evil but can be improved through self-cultivation
10. Can be achieved by keeping one’s word and being faithful
11. People must play their assigned role in society
12. A manifestation of respect for one’s parents
13. Can be achieved through the ability to feel what is the right thing to do
14. Considered as the concrete guide to human action and social order
15. Challenge faced by Confucianism on the hierarchy between relations

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WORLD RELIGION AND BELIEF SYSTEM

WEEK SEVEN

TAOISM

PRE-TEST TAOISM

True or False: Write “TRUE” if the statement is correct. Otherwise, write “FALSE” if the
statement is incorrect. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. Taoism is a human-based philosophy.
2. Tao Te Ching is Taoism’s foundational text.
3. The relativity of things or nature is the central theme of Chuang Tzu.
4. Tian is the origin of heaven and earth.
5. The Te means virtue or the proper adherence to Tao.
6. Wu-Wei means doing everything or actionless activity.
7. Yin in its highest form is freezing while Yang in its highest form is boiling.
8. Tao refers to the natural energy or life force that sustains living beings.
9. Taoists put emphasis on ethical behavior by incorporating in into their practices.
10. Zhuangzi festival is celebrated to rededicate local temple and to renew the whole
community.
11. Yin Yang is a concept used to negate or limit human action.
12. All things come from it, that is why Qi is called “Mother”.
13. Taoists regard the Tao Te Ching as the essential guide to living an ethical life.
14. Taoism promotes superstitious practices.
15. Sima Qian is believed to have authored the Tao Te Ching or The Book of the Way
and its Power.

LEARNING TASK 1: TAOISM

Make an inventory of the things which can be found in your bedroom (e.g. bed, clothes,
books, toys, etc.). Considering the Taoist teaching that one should acquire only the
things that one needs to survive, which of the things you have listed can you do
without? Write a reflection paper about it by using below guide questions;
1. Was it difficult to assess which of the things in your bedroom you need and which
are the ones you don’t need?
2. Was it difficult to let go of the things you don’t need? Why or why not?
3. What lesson/realization did you learn from this activity?

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LEARNING TASK 2: TAOISM Make a poster depicting the philosophy of Taoism. Use
the rubric below as a guide. (You can use ½ Cartolina, Bond paper or Oslo paper)

RUBRIC FOR POSTER

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS
Organization The concept was clearly and creatively
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Content The illustrations were appropriate to the
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theme.
Visual presentation The idea was clearly presented based on
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Total: 20

LEARNING TASK 3: TAOISM Complete the paragraph with the necessary words or
sentences that best describe what you have learned from the discussion. Write your
paragraph in your notebook. Follow the format below.

Taoism emphasize love and respect for nature because, ______________________

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Taoism is often misunderstood as a superstitious religion because, ______________
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The aspect of Taoism that we can adopt as Filipinos that will help us improve our
society is/are_________________________________________________________
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POST-TEST TAOISM

Modified True or False: Write “SUCCESS” if the statement is true. Otherwise, change
the underlined word to make the statement correct. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. Taoism is a human-based philosophy.
2. Tao Te Ching is Taoism’s foundational text.
3. The relativity of things or nature is the central theme of Chuang Tzu.
4. Tian is the origin of heaven and earth.
5. The Te means virtue or the proper adherence to Tao.
6. Wu-Wei means doing everything or actionless activity.
7. Yin in its highest form is freezing while Yang in its highest form is boiling.
8. Tao refers to the natural energy or life force that sustains living beings.
9. Taoists put emphasis on ethical behavior by incorporating in into their practices.
10. Zhuangzi festival is celebrated to rededicate local temple and to renew the whole
community.
11. Yin Yang is a concept used to negate or limit human action.
12. All things come from it, that is why Qi is called “Mother”.
13. Taoists regard the Tao Te Ching as the essential guide to living an ethical life.
14. Taoism promotes superstitious practices.
15. Sima Qian is believed to have authored the Tao Te Ching or The Book of the Way
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WEEK EIGHT
PRE-TEST SHINTOISM

Matching Type: Write the letter of the correct answer BELOW. Write your answer in
your notebook.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Key concept in Shintoism a. Age of Kami
2. Evil spirits or demons b. Amaterasu-o-mi-kami
3. Wing God c. Death
4. School of Japanese philology and philosophy d. Hatsumiyamairi
5. First book of Kojiki e. Imi
6. Record the decscent of Yamamoto rulers from the Gods f. Jinja
7. Spirits g. Kami
8. First shrine visit h. Kamidana
9. Act of washing one’s body part i. Kokugaku
10. Act of restraining oneself from indulging in something j. Minzoku
11. Worship at home k. Misogi
12. Ancestor of the imperial family l. Nihongi
13. Worst form of impurity m. Oni
14. Shintoism shrine n. Purification
15. Shinto associated with superstition and magic o. Susanoo

1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4. 14.
5. 15.
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LEARNING TASK 1: SHINTOISM

List at least three examples of Filipino practices that show belief in unseen spirits.
Compare it with the Japanese belief of erecting shrines for spirit-worship. Do you think
this aspect of animism (belief in nature as the abode of spirits) still persists despite the
fact that most Filipinos now practice Christianity? Can you say the same for Japan?
Explain your answer.

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LEARNING TASK 1: SHINTOISM

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LEARNING TASK 2: SHINTOISM

Accomplish the cluster map on the main Shinto sects with their brief description. Write
your answer in your notebook.

SHINTO SECTS

LEARNING TASK 3: SHINTOISM

Write an essay on your interpretation of the Kojiki creation story following the simplified
translation below. Use the rubric below as a guide. Write your answer on your notebook.
RUBRIC FOR ESSAY
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS
Content Concepts are clearly used and explained 8
Organization The concept was clearly and creatively 6
conveyed
Presentation The idea was clearly presented based on 6
the words used.
Total: 20

The Kojiki Creation Story

“Once upon a time, when the world was still young, floating like oil, two gods, Izanagi no
Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto were commanded by the primal gods to make the land
and fix it in place. The two stood on the Floating Bridge of Heaven and thrust the
Heavenly Jewelled spear into the sea. The brine that dripped from the spear became an
island where the two performed a marriage rite around a pillar. Izanami gave birth to the
islands of Japan and their deities, the gods of the sea, river, mountain, field, tree, stone,
fire and many others. But in giving birth to the fire god, she was burned and died.
Izanagi followed Izanami to Yomi no Kuni (the Land of Dead) to urge her to return. She
agreed to consult with the gods of Yomi, but warned him not to look at her. Impatient for
Izanami's return, he entered the palace of the gods of Yomi, only to find her corpse
horribly transformed. He fled, pursued by the shamed Izanami, and escaped by blocking
the exit of Yomi with a large boulder. He then went to the river to purify himself by
bathing (misogi). From his left eye when he cleansed it was born Amaterasu Omikami
(Goddess of the Sun); Tsukushi no Mikoto (God of the Moon) was born from his right
eye, and Susanoo no Mikoto (God of Storms) was born from his nose. Izanagi charged
Amaterasu with the rule of the High Plain of Heaven, Tsukushi no Mikoto with the
Realm of Night, and Susanoo no Mikoto with the Plain of the Seas. Thus was born
Japan and its surrounding world.”

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POST -TEST SHINTOISM

Matching Type: Write the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer BELOW.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Shintoism shrine a. Age of Kami
2. Act of washing one’s body part b. Amaterasu-o-mi-kami
3. Wing God c. Death
4. School of Japanese philology and philosophy d. Hatsumiyamairi
5. Worst form of impurity e. Imi
6. Record the decscent of Yamamoto rulers from the Gods f. Jinja
7. Worship at home g. Kami
8. Shinto associated with superstition and magic h. Kamidana
9. Evil spirits or demons i. Kokugaku
10. Act of restraining oneself from indulging in something j. Minzoku
11. Spirits k. Misogi
12. Ancestor of the imperial family l. Nihongi
13. First book of Kojiki m. Oni
14. Key concept in Shintoism n. Purification
15. First shrine visit o. Susanoo

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2. 12.
3. 13.
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