Pretest: The Human Body as Embodied Spirit b) Holism
c) Incarnation
Directions: Read the following statements/questions and d) Embodiment
write the correct answer 12. “I am my body and my soul” best reflects:
a) Dualism
b) Monism
1. The concept of “embodied spirit” refers to: c) Holistic anthropology
a) The body existing without the soul d) Spiritualism
b) The unity of body and soul in the human person
c) The soul being trapped in the body
d) The spirit controlling the body like a machine
2. Which philosopher described the human person as a 13. A person decides to stop eating junk food and start
“thinking thing” and a “non-extended substance”? exercising regularly. This reflects:
a) Aristotle a) Respect for the body as a sacred gift
b) René Descartes b) Neglect of physical health
c) Plato c) Belief in materialism
d) Thomas Aquinas d) Separation of body and soul
3. According to Aristotle, the soul is:
a) A separate entity from the body 14. A student chooses to help a friend instead of playing
b) The form of the body that gives it life video games. This reflects the:
c) A ghost-like substance a) Rational aspect of the soul
d) Unrelated to the body’s function b) Appetitive aspect
4. Which of the following best describes a holistic view of c) Physical aspect only
the human person? d) Mechanical function of the body
a) Body and soul are separate and unrelated 15. In a philosophical discussion, a classmate argues that
b) The body is superior to the soul the soul can survive without the body. This aligns
c) The human being is an inseparable union of body with:
and soul a) Holistic view
d) The soul exists only after death b) Materialism
5. “The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit” (1 c) Dualism
Corinthians 6:19) implies: d) Incarnation
a) The body is unimportant compared to the soul 16. Which of these daily actions best illustrates the
b) The body is sacred and must be respected embodiment of spiritual values?
c) The spirit can live without the body a) Meditating in silence
d) The body must be hidden from others b) Studying without eating
6. Who proposed the “three parts of the soul”—rational, c) Smiling at a stranger
spirited, and appetitive? d) Watching TV all day
a) Plato 17. Which practice shows a balanced care for body and
b) Socrates spirit?
c) Aristotle a) Spending all time on sports and ignoring studies
d) Augustine b) Engaging in prayer and also physical exercise
7. The belief that the human person is purely physical c) Reading only spiritual books without rest
without any spiritual aspect is called: d) Focusing on diet but ignoring moral behavior
a) Idealism 18. A doctor treating patients with compassion is an
b) Materialism example of:
c) Dualism a) Spiritual care without physical concern
d) Holism b) Integration of body and spirit in service
8. Which of the following is NOT an example of c) Purely medical treatment
respecting the human body as an embodied spirit? d) Ignoring emotional needs
a) Eating healthy 19. Which scenario best shows that the body can express
b) Engaging in regular exercise the soul’s intentions?
c) Abusing drugs a) Sleeping for long hours
d) Practicing personal hygiene b) Helping an elderly person cross the street
9. In the Catholic tradition, the unity of body and soul c) Eating alone silently
means: d) Walking without purpose
a) The soul is more important than the body 20. Someone argues that humans are just “complex
b) The body and soul are equally essential in human biological machines.” This reflects:
dignity a) Holism
c) The body is just a temporary container b) Dualism
d) The body is the enemy of the soul c) Materialism
10. Which philosopher is associated with the idea that the d) Spiritualism
body is a “prison” for the soul? 21. You forgive a friend and give them a hug. This shows:
a) Aristotle a) Materialism
b) Plato b) Embodied spirituality
c) Aquinas c) Physical care only
d) Descartes d) Ignoring spiritual values
11. Which concept suggests that our physical actions 22. Which of the following daily activities combines
express our spiritual reality? physical and spiritual well-being?
a) Materialism a) Reading inspirational books while jogging
b) Eating while watching TV a) The body is less important than the soul
c) Sleeping the entire day b) The soul is trapped in the body until death
d) Studying without breaks c) The body and soul form a unity that expresses
human dignity
d) The spirit can survive without the body, so the body
is irrelevant
23. If a person abuses their body, how might it affect their
spiritual life?
a) No effect at all
b) It can weaken their capacity to live out spiritual values
c) It will make their soul stronger
d) It only affects their health, not spirituality
24. Which is the best approach to living as an embodied
spirit?
a) Focus mainly on spiritual practices
b) Take care of the body but ignore moral behavior
c) Integrate both physical health and moral actions
d) Focus on physical fitness only
25. How does expressing gratitude through a smile
reflect embodied spirit?
a) It’s just a habit, not a spiritual act
b) It shows that physical expressions can carry
spiritual meaning
c) Smiling has no connection to the soul
d) It’s purely biological
26. A friend says “The body doesn’t matter as long as the
soul is pure.” How should you respond?
a) Agree completely
b) Disagree, because both body and soul are
important in human dignity
c) Ignore the statement
d) Tell them the body is more important than the soul
27. Which lifestyle choice best honors the human person
as an embodied spirit?
a) Regular exercise and participation in community
service
b) Eating well but being selfish
c) Praying all day but ignoring health
d) Avoiding social interactions
28. Why is substance abuse a violation of the embodied
spirit?
a) It only damages the physical body
b) It harms both physical health and moral decision-
making
c) It strengthens the willpower
d) It is a purely spiritual problem
29. In modern society, what challenge does technology
pose to living as an embodied spirit?
a) It has no impact at all
b) It encourages both physical and spiritual health
c) It can lead to neglect of physical and moral well-
being if misused
d) It only affects mental health
30. Your community starts a fitness program that also
includes moral formation. This is an example of:
a) Ignoring the spirit
b) Materialism
c) Holistic development
d) Spiritualism
31. How does caring for the environment reflect the
human body as embodied spirit?
a) It’s unrelated to human dignity
b) Respect for creation reflects respect for the Creator
and ourselves
c) It’s only a political issue
d) It has no moral value
32. Which statement best captures the essence of “The
Human Body as Embodied Spirit”?
19-B
20-C
21-B
22-A
23-B
24-C
25-B
26-B
27-A
28-B
29-C
30-C
31-B
32-C
Answer Key
1-B
2-B
3-B
4-C
5-B
6-A
7-B
8-C
9-B
10-B
11-D
12-C
13-A
14-A
15-C
16-C
17-B
18-B
