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What is Christianity?
What is Christianity?
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This brief quiz covers some of the most common misconceptions of Christianity
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1
What day do most churches hold their worship service?
Saturday
Sunday
Thursday
Tuesday
2
After the Great Schism of 1054, which group led the Eastern Orthodox Church?
priests
patriarchs
Protestants
missionaries
3
Which of the following symbols represent Jesus?
Eagle
Sun
Moon
Lamb
4
Which of the following is true of baptism?
all of the above
Baptism commemorates the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples.
Baptism is practiced the same way in every church.
Baptism makes a person a member of the Christian Church.
5
How do many Christians observe Lent?
They stay up late.
They give up something they enjoy.
They spend more time outdoors.
They spend time with friends.
6
Easter is the most important holiday in Christianity.
False
True
7
Why are palm leaves often part of Christian services on the Sunday before Easter?
The Messiah was said to be anointed with palm oil.
Crowds welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem with palm branches.
Palms are a traditional symbol for eternal life.
Palm trees grow on almost every continent.
8
Christians must make a pilgrimmage to the holy city of Jerusalem at least once if they want to be saved.
True
False
9
Who would be considered a Protestant?
a follower of the Roman Catholic Church
Martin Luther
the pope
a follower of the Eastern Orthodox Church
10
Which event does the ritual of the Eucharist or the Holy Communion symbolize for Christians?
The birth of Jesus
The last supper
Jesus teaching his disciples
The crucifixion
11
Christians believe that they are saved and will inherit eternal life because...
they give money to the church.
They don't sin anymore.
They do lots of charity work and go to church every Sunday.
They believe Jesus died for to pay for their sins.
12
What do most Christians believe about Jesus?
Jesus was human.
all of the above
Jesus was divine.
Jesus is the son of God.
13
Which of the following is a Christian sacrament?
Holy Communion
Christmas
Easter
Sunday service
14
This apostle is credited with writing almost 50 percent of the New Testament of the Christian bible
Mark
Paul
Peter
John
15
Which of the following is true of Holy Communion?
Christians share water to symbolize a new phase in a person's life.
Christians share bread and wine in memory of Jesus.
It is the sacrament that makes a person a member of the Christian Church.
Christians perform Holy Communion in the same way in every church.
16
Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
A King
The Pope
the Bishop of Canterbury
A monk
17
Christmas is the most popular and most important holiday for Christians on the calendar.
True
False
18
Easter is linked to the pagan springtime goddess Eostre and was celebrated during the spring equinox!
False
True
19
Which of the following is true about Christianity?
Christianity has more followers than any other religion.
Christian churches are only found in Europe and the United States.
All of the above
Christianity is not a diverse religion.
20
Christianity is a diverse religion with thousands of seperate Christian denominations or religious groups worldwide
False
True
21
Many worship services include a speech given by a church leader. This speech is called a
hymn.
sermon.
sacrament.
song.
22
What belief do Protestants share?
a belief in the Trinity.
a belief in salvation.
all of the above
a belief in the Resurrection of Jesus.
23
The Great Schism of 1054 broke the church into how many branches?
thousands
five
two
fifty
24
Which of the following is found in nearly all Christian churches?
statues
a cross
stained glass windows
beautiful artwork
25
What is the best definition for the Christian concept of god?
Dualism
Atheism
Monotheism
Polytheism
26
The Christian belief that faith in Jesus can save people from sin is known as __________.
The Resurrection
The Trinity
Salvation
Sacrament
27
Martin Luther was best known for?
being the first leader of the Roman Catholic Church
being one of Jesus's disciples.
Fighting against racism and delivering his "I Have a Dream Speech"
Protesting against the Catholic church and started his own church.
28
In Christianity, what is the "Trinity"?
the family of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus
the unity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, and Protestant churches
the cycle of birth, death, and resurrection
29
What did Martin Luther do to get into trouble with the Roman Catholic Church?
He converted to Judaism.
He asked the pope to move to Constantinople.
He claimed that salvation could be bought with money.
He called for reforms.
30
Salvation is the belief that Jesus can
save people from sin.
perform miracles.
cure sickness.
grant people favors.
31
Which of the following holidays did Jesus and his followers celebrate?
Christmas
Passover
Lent
Easter
32
What do Christians around the world have in common?
They have a small number of followers.
They believe in the teachings and parables of Jesus.
They have the same views on how to practice their faith.
They have the same views on how to practice their faith.
33
Christianity is the second largest religion in the world.
False
True
34
During Lent, many Christians choose to "fast" or give up food or other things they enjoy.
False
True
35
What do Christians celebrate on Christmas?
the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem
the birth of Jesus
the Resurrection of Jesus
the 40 days that Jesus spent in the wilderness
36
For Christians, Easter Sunday celebrates
the birth of Jesus.
the Resurrection of Jesus.
giving to others.
Jesus's arrival in Jerusalem.
37
Which member of the holy trinity does the dove represent?
God the father.
God the holy spirit.
God the son.
none of the above.
38
Christians believe that Jesus rose from the dead, appeared to his disciples, and joined God in heaven. They call this
the Baptism.
the Resurrection.
the Sacraments.
the Salvation.
