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Midterm Exam World Religions
Midterm Exam World Religions
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read and analyze each item carefully. Strictly no erasure and use
black pen only.
Test I. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE: Directions: Read and analyze each item below. Write T if
the underline word is TRUE and if the underline word is FALSE, supply the correct answer on
the space provided. (NX1)
1. The Arabic term Islam means praising, particularly putting faith in and entrusting oneself
totally to the will of the one God. _______________________
2. The largest social unit was called tribe, whose members claimed descent from the common
ancestor. _______________________
3. Nekka was considered a holy place, famous for a black meteoric stone that was venerated as
a symbol of divine power. _______________________
4. The Islamic people recognized one supreme god “Tala” who was separate from and cannot
be approached by human beings. _______________________
5. Qur’an is a written record of the words of Allah spoken through the divine messenger to the
prophet Muhammad. _______________________
6. The greatest majority of Muslims comprise the Sunny tradition, which is currently the largest
religious denomination in the world. _______________________
7. The first of the so-called “Five Pillars of Islam” is a confession of faith.
_______________________
8. The Arabic term hadhad literally means “struggle,” although it is commonly understood as
“holy war.”_______________________
9. The word “jihab” is Arabic for cover._______________________
10. “Shalalah” is the first pillar of Islam. ______________________
Test II. ENUMERATION: Write your answer on the space provided. (NX1)
TEST III. ESSAY. Direction: Use the rubrics as the basis in formulating your explanation. Write
your answer on the space provided.
1. Is there anything about Islam that disturbs you? How would you like to express this to its
adherents?
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters”
**Colossian 3:23