Christianity Review

Question 1

Where did Christianity spread from?

Accepted Answer

Palestine

Question 2

Which of the following helped to spread the teachings of early Christians?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 3

Reformation concept that states that our fate was decided at the creation of the Universe is

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the Doctrine of Predestination

Question 4

Which is these is NOT one of the Gospels?

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Paul

Question 5

The goal of the Ecumenical Movement is to ______________________.

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reunite the 3 main branches into a single Christian Church.

Question 6

Which of the following best defines the role of Paul in the Christian Church?

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He helped to define a new religion & spread it to Gentiles

Question 7

The Gospels make only the slightest reference to Jesus’ ______________

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childhood

Question 8

What were the first two sacraments in the early Christian Church?

Accepted Answer

The Eucharist and Baptism

Question 9

This ceremony represents the washing away of sins & beginning of Christian life.

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Baptism

Question 10

Which part of the New Testament tells the life story and teachings of Jesus?

Accepted Answer

The Gospels

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT recognized as a sacrament of the Catholic Church?

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Alms-giving

Question 12

Which early Protestant group developed into a sect which condemned modern technologies as evil?

Accepted Answer

the Anabaptists

Question 13

While Christian churches have been shrinking, there has been renewed growth in this region.

Accepted Answer

Africa

Question 14

Martin Luther's 95 Theses eventually led to this movement during the 16th Century:

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Protestant Reformation

Question 15

The purpose of the Epistles was to

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All of these

Question 16

Which of the following are the three great branches of Christianity extant today?

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Roman Catholicism, Orthodoxy and Protestantism

Question 17

Which of these has become a powerful force within Christianity both spiritually & politically?

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Fundamentalism

Question 18

Which portion of the Gospel of Matthew spells out the central tenets of Christianity?

Accepted Answer

The Sermon on the Mount

Question 19

What is the secret sign used by early Christians, meaning "Jesus Christ, Son of God"?

Accepted Answer

Ichthys

Question 20

What events contributed to the division of Christianity into Catholicism and Orthodoxy?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 21

What significant change was the result of the Schism of 1054 CE?

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The Western & Eastern Churches separated

Question 22

Unlike Catholic Churches, most Protestant Churches acknowledge only two sacraments. These are:

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Baptism & The Lord's Supper

Question 23

True or False: The Eastern Orthodox Church began in Rome, & Latin was the original language.

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False

Question 24

Who was the 13th century theologian who created the Summa Theologica?

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St. Thomas of Aquinas

Question 25

What sections make up the sacred text, the Bible, used by Christians?

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Old & New Testament

Question 26

As part of the Christian Moral Code, what is the other name for the Sermon on the Mount?

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Beatitudes

Question 27

Approximately how many Christians are there in the world?

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2 billion

Question 28

What caused the Schism of 1054 CE.?

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Controversy & Conflict between Eastern & Western Churches

Question 29

Lent is the period of 40 days before this celebration in the Christian liturgical calendar.

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Easter

Question 30

The dispute over the selling of indulgences led to

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the Reformation

Question 31

True or False: For Eastern Orthodox Churches, the Pope is the leader, or head of the Church.

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False

Question 32

At the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Church

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recognized Protestants and Orthodox sects as Christians

Question 33

Who was the Messiah, or Saviour, prophesized by the Old Testament to lead his people to God?

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Jesus

Question 34

Which of these was condemned by Jesus?

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All of these

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