Module 3
Religion and Philosophy in ASEAN Society
Exercises #1:
Instruction: Using this Venn diagram, compare the four major religions that
have taken place on ASEAN community.
Self – Assessment Questions
Analogy: Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship like that expressed in
the original pair. Write the letter of your answer on the blank provided.
1. Confucianism: Analects; Islam: __________
a. Qur’an b. Bible c. Scriptures
2. Monotheist: __________; Polytheist: Hinduism
a. Taoism b. Jainism c. Christianity
3. Philippines: Christianity; Vietnam: ____________
a. Islam b. Confucianism c. Buddhism
4. Four Noble Truths: ___________; Four Pillars of Islam: Islam
a. Christianity b. Hinduism c. Confucianism
5. Eight-Fold Paths: Buddhism; Ten Commandments: _____________ a.
Islam b. Hinduism c. Christianity
Suggested Enrichment Activity: CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Instruction: Complete the puzzle. Use the clues to help you fill the boxes with the
correct words.
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Across
2. The order of Buddhist monks 4. Known to be the oldest
religion in the world.
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6. This religion stems from Hinduism 8. Known to be as the
“Way of Elders”
Down
1. The religion that has the largest population around the
world.
3. A concept that means all Muslims, all over the world,
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belong to the same community.
5. This religion stems from Hinduism 7. A kind of
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Buddhism that believes in Bodhisattvas.
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Summary
In Southeast Asia, where the major religions flourished, still the
teachings and philosophies were still in the minds of the people. But as the
region undergoes rapid development, the role of religion is shifting.
References
Mahiwo, Sylvano D., Azhar Mad Aros, Nguyen ThiThuo Hong. (2013). ASEAN
Studies 1. Philiippines: University of the Philippines Open University
Kleinmeyer, Cindy. (2004). Religions of Southeast Asia. Northern Illinois University
