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Patristic era Part I
Patristic era Part I
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1
Stoicism is a philosophy that:
Promotes acceptance of fate
Dismisses the importance of virtue
Encourages emotional expression
Values material wealth
2
The first Christian apologetics were primarily directed towards:
The Jewish community
Roman authorities
Other Christians
Greek philosophers
3
What was the purpose of Saint Justin’s First Apology?
To criticize Roman religion
To defend Christianity
To explain the Trinity
To convert pagans
4
What was the emperor Trajan’s policy towards Christians?
Active persecution
Complete tolerance
Conditional tolerance
Forced conversion
5
Epicureanism believes that gods:
Are non-existent
Are indifferent to human affairs
Regularly intervene in life
Are vengeful and to be feared
6
Who was the recipient of Theophilus’s ‘Apology’?
Tatian
Autolycus
Tertullian
Justin Martyr
7
For Theophilus, what pointed the way towards Christianity
Their wealth
Their interior dispositions
Their mood
Social class
8
Who is considered the father of Western philosophy?
Aristotle
Pythagoras
Plato
Socrates
9
Socrates was a student of Plato
True
False
10
What’s the main topic of Justin’s ‘Dialogue with Trypho’?
Greek philosophy
The life of Saint Luke
Roman history
Jewish-Christian dialogue
11
Who was the student of Justin Martyr?
Hadrian
Tatian
Origen
Aristides
12
What were the two main categories Christian apologetics were divided into?
Political and scientific
Theoretical and philosophical
Historical and theoretical
Political and religious
13
What method did Theophilus use in his ‘Apology’ to prove the truth of Christianity?
Argument from the logic of the heart
Scientific evidence
Historical records
Argument from first cause
14
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Romans mistrusted Christians?
They believed Christians were atheists because they rejected the Roman gods
Political disloyalty
Tax evasion
The believed Christians were committing cannibalism
15
The primary purpose of the Roman Imperial Cult was to…
Establish a universal currency
Strengthen political control
Encourage economic prosperity
Promote religious tolerance
16
Plato’s Theory of Forms suggests that:
All matter is made of atoms
Time is linear
Non-physical forms represent reality
Physical objects are perfect
17
What did Tatian criticize in his ‘Address to the Greeks’?
Greek gods
Greek philosophy
All of the above
Greek culture
18
Justin Martyr was a Stoic philosopher before converting to Christianity
False
True
19
What was the purpose of the ‘Discipline of the Secret’ in early Christianity?
To protect sacred teachings
To promote exclusivity
To exclude outsiders
To create hierarchy
20
What was Tatian’s main work?
Institutes
Address to the Greeks
The Confessions
Summa Theologica
21
Epicureanism teaches the pursuit of physical pleasure
False
True
22
Many second century apologists believed that the Greek stole the knowledge of the Jews
False
True
23
In the Epistle to Diognetus, Christians are likened to what aspect of the world?
Its pillars
Its light
Its soul
Its foundations
24
Justin Martyr’s ‘First Apology’ was addressed to Emperor Antoninus Pius
False
True
25
How did Saint Justin Martyr view pre-Christian philosophers in relation to Christianity?
As opponents
As heretics
As irrelevant
As precursors
26
Epicureanism suggests that:
Pleasure is the highest good
The gods interfere in human affairs
Virtue alone leads to happiness
Life after death is certain
27
What was Tatian’s view on Greek philosophy?
He embraced it
He modified it
He rejected it
He was indifferent
28
How does the ‘Dialogue with Trypho’ end?
They part ways, agreeing to disagree
Justin leaves in anger
Justin converts to Judaism
Trypho converts
29
Justin Martyr’s ‘Dialogue with Trypho’ ends with Trypho converting to Christianity
False
True
30
What did Aristides emphasize more in his arguments?
The resurrection of Christ
The prophecy of the Old Testament
The miracles of Christ
The morality of Christians
31
What were mystery cults in the Roman Empire?
Trade unions
Secret religious groups
Political parties
Military organizations
