What was the significance of Pepin the Short granting the Church the Papal States?

It was the first time the Church was given political rule over a territory

What was the impact of the French Revolution on the Church?

Changing ideas about authority led to loss of the Church's political power

Why was the Church targeted during the French Revolution?

The Church was considered as oppressive as political rulers

The Western Schism occurred when...

Pope Urban refused to step down from the papacy.

How did the Cluny monasteries lead to reform in the Church?

They inspired popes to fight to free the Church from secular control

How did the Scientific Revolution and the ideas it inspired affect the Church?

The movement fostered the belief that faith and reason were in opposition

What was an impact of Charlemagne being crowned “Holy Roman Emperor?

It further isolated the Byzantine Empire and further divided East/West

What was Napoleon Bonaparte’s relationship with the Catholic Church during his reign?

Napoleon realized the Church was necessary for unity

The sacrament of Confirmation is connected to Pentecost because...

One receives the Holy Spirit as the Apostles did at Pentecost

How did missionaries fight the abuses of native people?

Missionaries advocated for laws against slavery

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the major growth of Christianity?

The Apostles offered money to people who joined the Church.

How was the Church affected by the invasions of the Western Empire?

The pope took on the role of protecting and negotiating with invaders.

Why did nationalist states want to push the Church out?

They viewed the Church as an old, oppressive order

How did German peasants use Martin Luther’s ideas?

They used Martin Luther’s ideas to inspire a social justice movement

What is the significance of the Eucharist in the Church?

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Catholic faith.

Why was the first ecumenical council called?

The bishops wanted to address the Arianism heresy.

Why was it challenging for the Church to call the Council of Trent?

Conciliarism threatened the papacy

Which of the following was NOT a negative impact of the legalization of Christianity in the Roman Empire?

Christian lay people stepped into charitable roles when clergy did not

Identify the correct hierarchy of Church leadership, established in the early Christian Church.

Pope, cardinal, bishop, priest, deacon

What was the role of the apologists in the early Church?

To defend and preserve the Christian faith.

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Martin Luther was angry at the Church?

The Church was not permitting the use of indulgences.

What was the major cause of the Great Schism of 1054?

The Eastern and Western Churches split over arguments about the Filioque.

The Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles

King Philip arrested Pope Boniface after the pope threatened kings. What was King Philip's message?

The kings would no longer be taking orders from the pope

Why was Christianity initially made to be illegal, while Judaism had been legal in the Roman Empire?

Christianity began to evangelize to the Gentiles

What effect did the collapse of the Western empire have on Christian faith?

It made Christians and pagans question God.

What was one major effect of the rise of Islam for Christian Europe?

Isolation of Western Christian Europe as the Byzantine Empire fell

What was one outcome of the Thirty Years’ War?

Protestantism was given equal status to Catholicism in Europe.

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The Church is both historical and also (blank) history.
Perfects
Improves
Transcends
Replaces
2
What was the significance of Pepin the Short granting the Church the Papal States?
Pepin the Short was finally able to get rid of an unwanted territory.
It was the first time the Church was given political rule over a territory
The people of the Papal States all moved away to different territories
Pepin the Short’s brother became jealous of the pope and converted to Islam
3
The bread and wine becoming the true Body and Blood of Christ
Indulgence
Conciliarism
Transubstantiation
Sacramentalism
4
What was the impact of the French Revolution on the Church?
Changing ideas about authority led to loss of the Church's political power
The French Church caused the Church to be pushed out of Europe completely
The French Church was able to unite all of Europe under Christianity
Changing ideas about authority led to Church becoming sole ruler of Europe
5
Why was the Church targeted during the French Revolution?
The Church was considered as oppressive as political rulers
The Church was the main producer of weaponry at the time.
The Church was in charge of the Bastille
The Church had started spreading socialist ideas.
6
Philosophy that stressed the power of human reason alone, with no help from Divine Revelation
Rationalism
Liberalism
Deism
Transubstantiation
7
The Western Schism occurred when...
Eastern and Western churches decided to split because of the Filioque.
Pope Urban refused to step down from the papacy.
Popes in the West argued at the first Vatican Council.
Henry IV marched on Pope Gregory in Rome.
8
Pope Gregory VII believed that the Church should be deeply involved in all aspects of society, including politics.
True
False
9
How did the Cluny monasteries lead to reform in the Church?
They inspired the lay people to overthrow the pope
They inspired popes to fight to free the Church from secular control
They inspired kings to became monks and to give power to the Church
They inspired bishops to lead armies against the emperor
10
How did the Scientific Revolution and the ideas it inspired affect the Church?
The movement called people to turn toward the idea of geocentrism.
The movement called people to embrace God as a scientist.
The movement fostered the belief that faith and reason were in opposition
The movement fostered people to turn against science completely.
11
Dogma that established Mary’s being conceived without sin
Immaculate Conception
Conciliarism
Arianism
Liberalism
12
What was an impact of Charlemagne being crowned “Holy Roman Emperor?
It made Charlemagne the official archbishop of the empire.
It caused a civil war in the empire because no one liked Charlemagne.
It further isolated the Byzantine Empire and further divided East/West
It gave the Church more spiritual power in the empire.
13
Heresy that said Church councils would have the final say in decisions over the pope
Ecumenism
Conciliarism
Synod
Arianism
14
What was Napoleon Bonaparte’s relationship with the Catholic Church during his reign?
Napoleon built a peaceful alliance with the pope
Napoleon named himself bishop of the French Church
Napoleon realized the Church was necessary for unity
Napoleon successfully forced Catholicism out of France permanently
15
The sacrament of Confirmation is connected to Pentecost because...
One is forgiven of one's sins, as the Apostles were at Pentecost
One receives the Holy Spirit as the Apostles did at Pentecost
One is washed of Original Sin, as the Apostles were at Pentecost
All sacraments began at Pentecost, the birthday of the Church
16
How did missionaries fight the abuses of native people?
Missionaries advocated for laws against slavery
Missionaries gave up their faith to support the native people.
Missionaries stopped coming to the New World
Missionaries built armies to fight against conquistadors
17
Faith and reason are not in opposition to each other, according to the Church.
False
True
18
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the major growth of Christianity?
People were searching for spiritual meaning.
The Roman peace and stability allowed for the development of culture
The Apostles offered money to people who joined the Church.
The Roman Empire’s roads/ common language made travel/communication easy
19
Corrupt action by which secular leaders (kings/lords) were choosing the bishop in their lands
Lay investiture
Arianism
Simony
Paganism
20
Greek for “fiftieth day”; considered the birthday of the Catholic Church
Ascension
Apostolic Succession
Paschal Mystery
Pentecost
21
How was the Church affected by the invasions of the Western Empire?
The pope took on the role of protecting and negotiating with invaders.
The invaders took over the churches and began preaching their own religion.
The invaders broke into the Church vaults and stole valuable artifacts.
The invaders began empire-wide persecution of Christians.
22
All that the Church believes to be divinely revealed, handed on in two ways— Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition
Salvation History
Deposit of Faith
Pentecost
Paschal Mystery
23
Martin Luther’s original intentions in posting his 95 Theses was to start a revolution.
False
True
24
Why did nationalist states want to push the Church out?
The Church disliked nationalism and wanted to rule the state.
Nationalist states were more interested in pursuing the Islam religion.
Nationalist states felt that the pope was corrupt
They viewed the Church as an old, oppressive order
25
The events through which God makes humanity aware of and brings humanity into the Kingdom of God
Salvation History
Paschal Mystery
Pentecost
Apostolic Succession
26
A person who is killed for his/her faith
pagan
Martyr
Apologist
Saint
27
How did German peasants use Martin Luther’s ideas?
They did not use Martin Luther's ideas; Luther was against lower classes
They used Martin Luther’s ideas to overthrow the king of France
They used Martin Luther’s ideas to connect with the Catholic Church
They used Martin Luther’s ideas to inspire a social justice movement
28
What is the significance of the Eucharist in the Church?
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Catholic faith.
The Eucharist is one of the minor sacraments.
The Eucharist is a rite only celebrated in the Western Church.
The Eucharist is a symbolic meal.
29
Why was the first ecumenical council called?
The Eastern and Western Churches were officially splitting
The Church wanted to celebrate the Church’s new political role.
The bishops wanted to address the Arianism heresy.
The Apostles wanted to introduce the teachers coming after them.
30
Why was it challenging for the Church to call the Council of Trent?
The pope was attempting to begin the Crusades to take back the Papal States
Conciliarism threatened the papacy
It was too expensive for the bishops of the world to travel
The people of Trent disliked the idea of having a Church council
31
Which of the following was NOT a negative impact of the legalization of Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Christian lay people stepped into charitable roles when clergy did not
Social stratification between the rich and the poor
Lukewarm faith and baptisms simply to keep Roman citizenship
Forceful interference of the emperor in Church decisions
32
Paul’s letters are not relevant for us today because they were written a long time ago.
False
True
33
Non-ordained members of the Church
Peasant
Serf
Clergy
Laity
34
Identify the correct hierarchy of Church leadership, established in the early Christian Church.
Pope, bishop, laity, clergy
Pope, cardinal, bishop, priest, deacon
Pope, priest, bishop, cardinal
Pope, deacon, cardinal, pastor, laity
35
The Church Fathers helped to combat heresies and develop ways to teach the faith to future generations.
True
False
36
What was the role of the apologists in the early Church?
To condemn Christians if they did not repent of their sins.
To defend and preserve the Christian faith.
To ask for forgiveness for the sins of the Church.
To attack rival religious groups.
37
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Martin Luther was angry at the Church?
Corruption of the clergy
The Church was not permitting the use of indulgences.
There was a lack of engagement of the laity.
The Church was misusing indulgences by charging money for them.
38
Only Christian historical sources talk about Jesus.
True
False
39
Under what feudal role did most clergy members in the Church fall?
Lords
Serfs/peasants
Kings
Knights
40
What was the major cause of the Great Schism of 1054?
The Eastern and Western Churches split over arguments about the Filioque.
The Arian heresy split the two popes’ authority.
The Romans wanted to regain control of the Western Empire.
The emperors in the East and the West decided to divide the Empire
41
On Pentecost...
St. Paul received his mission from Christ
The Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles
Jesus rose into heaven.
Jesus shared a final meal with the Apostles
42
Ordained ministers of the Church
Clergy
Laity
Rationalist
Martyr
43
King Philip arrested Pope Boniface after the pope threatened kings. What was King Philip's message?
The kings would not allow corrupt popes to remain in office
The kings would no longer be taking orders from the pope
No taxation without representation
Clergy members should not be taxed unless the king made a royal decree
44
Corrupt action by which clerical (Church) offices were sold to lay people
Simony
Ecumenism
Conciliarism
Lay investiture
45
Why was Christianity initially made to be illegal, while Judaism had been legal in the Roman Empire?
The emperor was a Jew
Jews lived outside the Roman Empire and did not affect the Romans
Christianity began to evangelize to the Gentiles
The Jewish leaders only wanted to preach to the Gentiles
46
What was the primary role of the Church in the early Middle Ages?
Military conquest
Interrogation
Protection
Evangelization
47
Incorrect teachings or understandings about the dogma of the Church
Dogmatism
Heresy
schism
Hypostatic union
48
What effect did the collapse of the Western empire have on Christian faith?
It made Christians believe more firmly in God.
It helped the faith to grow more quickly.
It made pagans turn to God for stability.
It made Christians and pagans question God.
49
What was one major effect of the rise of Islam for Christian Europe?
Better relations between people of different faith traditions
More alliances for the Catholic Church and the Middle Eastern churches
More Muslim kings in Christian Europe
Isolation of Western Christian Europe as the Byzantine Empire fell
50
Belief that God exists but is not directly involved with His creation
Polytheism
Rationalism
Monotheism
Deism
51
What was one outcome of the Thirty Years’ War?
Protestantism was given equal status to Catholicism in Europe.
The Scientific Revolution changed warfare forever.
The United States became involved in world affairs.
Germany lost its independence to Italy.
52
A major heresy in the early Church that denied Jesus’ divine nature
Conciliarism
Arianism
Ecumenism
Americanism
53
Papal infallibility does not mean that the pope is always right when he speaks.
False
True
54
After the Great Schism of 1054, there was a lack of leadership in Europe. What became the new structure of governance?
Feudal system
Democracy
Tribal system
Totalitarian dictatorship
55
Which of the following is a teaching of Martin Luther that the Church condemned?
God’s divine revelation comes from Scripture and Tradition.
Christ is truly present in the Eucharist.
God’s divine revelation comes from Scripture alone.
There are seven sacraments.
56
Handing on the Apostles’ authority to teach and preach to their successors—the bishops
Magisterium
Paschal Mystery
Apostolic Succession
Salvation History
57
Since the Church’s beginning, she has only served a spiritual role for her people.
True
False
58
What was one of the main reasons why Christianity did not meet the standards of the Romans?
Christians were gaining political power in the Roman forum.
Christians had unclean practices that went against Roman sanitation laws.
Christians advocated for the dignity of all people, even slaves, the poor.
Christians were more rich and powerful than other Roman citizens.
59
Why were the Romans confused by martyrs, or people who were willing to die for their faith?
The martyrs were always speaking in tongues.
The martyrs always gave up on their faith at the first sign of trouble.
The martyrs would not renounce their faith, even when torturedand killed.
The martyrs believed in both Roman gods and Christian teachings
60
What were Martin Luther’s original intentions when he posted his 95 Theses?
To start the Protestant Reformation
To start the Counterreformation
To incite the German peasants’ revolution
To inspire a discussion about reform within the Church
61
Political ideology that calls for constitutional government, freedom of religion and speech, equality of all citizens
Rationalism
Liberalism
Nationalism
Fascism
62
Why was St. Paul well-suited for evangelizing the Gentiles?
He was married to a Gentile woman
He was a Gentile before Jesus called him
He was both a Roman citizen and Pharisee (strict Jew)
He was a tax collector who worked with Gentiles
63
How did Pope Pius VI’s actions affect perceptions of the papacy during Napoleon’s reign?
His revolutionary ideas incited an uprising
His lack of action lost respect for the papacy.
His poor planning made the papacy a joke.
is refusal to back down to Napoleon gained respect for the papacy.
64
In the Old Testament, God revealed himself through prophets. Now, God continues to reveal Himself primarily through...?
Direct contact
Fasting
The Church
Silent prayer
65
The Rite of the Eucharist...
Is not used in churches today
Is only celebrated on Easter Sunday
Came from early Christian Church Fathers’ ideas
Was structurally established by St. Justin Martyr, still used today
66
Historically, there have been abuses by members of the Church, but there are also members who have called for reform
False
True
67
The Renaissance ideas about humanism may have inspired many writers who discussed the protective role of missionaries
True
False
68
Why did Paul write the Pauline letters?
He wanted to become a published author
He wanted to correct, affirm, and encourage the Gentile communities
He wanted to win the approval of the Roman government
He wanted to prove his knowledge to the Christians who didn’t trust him
69
God’s plan for the world was created with the Church in mind.
True
False
70
The teaching authority of the Church; the bishops in communion with the Pope
Pentecost
Apostolic Succession
Salvation History
Magisterium
71
What was a major cause of the French Revolution?
King Louis refused to listen to the Third Estate
France desired self-determination to be a nation-state.
Poland began to invade French territories to the west
King Louis agreed to give a voice to the peasants, angering the nobles
72
Christianity was confusing to the Romans because Christians had a personal relationship with their God.
False
True
73
Early protestant churches focused on all sacraments except for Baptism and Eucharist.
False
True
74
Which of the following is NOT a reform established by the Fourth Lateran Council?
There was a deeper devotion to the Eucharist.
The secrecy of the confessional was established.
Priests and bishops could marry in special circumstances.
The number of sacraments was fixed at seven.
75
Which of the following was NOT a positive impact of the legalization of Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Christian worship and councils were supported by the emperors.
Christian values became part of the culture.
Christian clergy members became more politically powerful.
There were more opportunities to learn about the faith.
76
Meetings with bishops from around the world that aim to resolve misunderstandings about Church teachings
Schism
Heresy
Ecumenical Councils
Conciliarism
77
The redemptive Passion, Death, Resurrection, and glorious Ascension of Jesus Christ
Apostolic Succession
Paschal Mystery
Magisterium
Pentecost
78
How were Christian values expressed during the Renaissance?
Artists focused on the divinity of emperors and kings.
Artists focused on eliminating faith values from the culture.
Artists focused on separating faith and reason in art and philosophy
Artists focused on beauty of God’s creation, especially in human beings.
79
What is the purpose of ecumenical councils?
To evangelize new converts.
To convince other faiths to convert to Christianity.
To meet with secular rulers and gain more political power for the Church.
To clarify Church teachings and misunderstandings.
80
How did the Avignon papacy affect perceptions of the papacy?
The papacy gained respect as a political authority.
The papacy inspired more people to join the Church.
The papacy lost respect in the eyes of European Christians.
The papacy became more respected because it was in Avignon.
81
Promised remission of temporal guilt (misused as promised remission from Purgatory)
Ecumenism
Pagan
Indulgence
Transubstantiation
82
Why did the pope turn to the Franks for an alliance?
The pope wanted the gold and natural resources of the Frankish king
The pope needed political support as Western Europe became isolated
The pope wanted to use the Frankish army to punish unfaithful Christians
The pope was attempting to place a French king on the papal throne
83
One of the essential messages of the Gospel is that your heart must undergo constant conversion to God’s will.
False
True
84
What were the goals of the first Vatican Council?
To affirm papal authority and clarify Church doctrine
To establish that faith and reason cannot coincide
To rewrite the Nicene Creed
To establish a plan for the next Crusades
85
How did the “Black Death” impact the Church?
The Church gained more power as people turned to God for protection.
The Church was not really impacted, as the plague only affected lower class
The Church changed her teachings to fit the dark times.
The Church was greatly weakened and lacked strong leadership.
86
What was one distinct difference between early Jewish Christians and traditional Jews?
Jewish Christians worshipped in churches, instead of in the Temple
Jewish Christians celebrated the Eucharist
Jewish Christians would not allow Gentiles to worship with them
Jewish Christians replaced the Old Testament wtih the New Testament
87
What was the impact of martyrs on the native people’s perceptions of Christianity?
The martyrs inspired many tribes to conversion.
The martyrs made native people fear Christianity.
The martyrs did not have a deep impact.
The martyrs made native people want to kill more Christian missionaries.
88
How did the Church respond to the Protestant Reformation?
Clergy called the Council of Trent to initiate the Counter-Reformation
Clergy formed alliances with political rulers.
Clergy promoted the growth of new denominations of Christianity.
Clergy allowed the government to take over managing marriages/education
89
Series of conquests to take back the Holy Land
The Great Schism
Simony
Ecumenism
Crusades
90
How did humanism begin to change the way people thought about the role of government and leaders in society?
Humanism guided people to believe that God picked the rulers
Humanism guided people to believe that all human beings have dignity
Humanism guided people to believe that government should be eliminated
Humanism guided people to believe that leaders were divine rulers
91
The sacraments are rooted in the...
Rules set by the Church Fathers
Traditions of the early Christians
Words of the Apostles
Words and actions of Jesus
92
The formation of the Papal States came as a response to the rise of Islam and the need for alliances for the Church
False
True
93
Meaning “From the Father and from the Son” in reference to the Holy Spirit
Filioque
Divinism
Arianism
Heresy
94
A break in Christian unity
Universalism
Arianism
Schism
Ecumenism
95
What agreement officially legalized Christianity in the Empire?
The Declaration of Christian Tolerance
The Edict of Milan
The Edict of Constantinople
The Doctrine of Constantine
96
What was the mission of the Apostles when they were sent out by Jesus?
To condemn all who did not believe in Jesus to hell
To spread the Good News of Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection to all
To become perfect, sinless Christians
To establish a better structure for religion
97
What were the goals of the Council of Trent?
Clarify Church teachings, reform the clergy
Establish democratic governments, reform the clergy
Win back political power, save the Papal States
Secularize education, clarify Church teachings
98
Early Christians separated themselves from the Jewish faith right away.
False
True
99
What event sparked the first widespread persecution of the Christians?
The Ten Plagues in Egypt
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount
The Great Fire in Rome
The Roman gladiator trials
100
Apostolic Succession is important in the Church because...
We know that essential truths of faith have been directly passed down
The Church will end when the last of the lineage of the Apostles dies
We can choose the most perfect members of the Church to follow the Apostles
We can predict the next leaders based on their connections to leaders now

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