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Theology 1st Semester Final
Theology 1st Semester Final
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1
who was solomon’s father?
saul
david
jeroboam
solomon
2
what city did david choose as the capital?
dan
baal
jerusalem
bethlehem
3
what MAJOR figure in salvation history was a descendant of david?
jesus
john the baptist
samuel
moses
4
what is the main purpose of the gospels?
to tell the story and teachings of jesus christ
to direct the apostles
to tell the chosen people of the old testament
all of the above
5
who were paul’s epistles directed to?
israelites
church as whole
chosen people
individuals and specific communities
6
why did jesus use unleavened bread at the last supper?
none of the above
because he was celebrating passover
it was easier to make
god told him to do so
7
determines the cultural and historical context of the text—
historical criticism
redaction criticism
form criticism
source criticism
8
why did joseph end up in egypt?
his siblings sold him into slavery
he ran from the pharaoh
his mom abandoned him
his father disowned him
9
which of the following is NOT one of the reasons the new testament was written down?
christians needed more instruction
jesus told his people to pass his teaching by oral tradition
the end of the world was not coming as quickly as thought
to prevent the truth of the good news from being distorted
10
what did the pre-exilic prophets emphasize in their teachings?
learn from your mistakes- stay true to god
repent for your sins
stay true to god- don’t worship other gods
none of the above
11
what is the main subject of acts of the apostles?
the spread of the gospel message after pentecost
red and yellow
the specific needs of christian communities
christ’s death on the cross
12
what does it mean to be the salt of the earth and light of the world? (choose two)
“flavor” the world with god’s love and good news
make lamps
be a really good cook
light the way for people and dispel away darkness with love
13
what does the old testament center around?
the covenant god made with his people
the story of creation
jesus’ covenant with the world
the history of the kings of israel
14
what tools did israelites use to pass on the old testament with oral tradition?
songs
sacred events
stories
all the above
15
who was the next great leader of the israelites after joseph?
moses
jacob
abraham
jesus
16
what did jesus teach about the 5th commandment in the sermon on the mount?
anger leads to killing so you must be cautious
join the KKK
kill people
killing is recommended
17
what is the difference between a disciple and an apostle?
disciple- hi; apostle- bye
disciple- dumb person; apostle- dumbed person
disciple- follower of jesus; apostle- chosen by jesus
disciple- chosen by jesus; apostle- follower of jesus
18
which of the following old testament FIGURES were present at the transfiguration? (two)
isaiah
moses
elijah
david
19
what did jacob receive from tricking his father?
a new home
all of the above
nothing, he was caught
his blessing and inheritance
20
why were shepherds looked down upon by pious jews? (choose two)
they couldn’t participate in traditions and rituals jews did
their job required them to be with their animals
because they sucked
because they are stupid
21
what eventually happens with the relationship between joseph and his siblings?
joseph denied them
joseph has them killed
joseph forgave them
joseph sold them into slavery
22
what did abraham do instead?
passed on his authority to his son
anointed himself as king
sacrificed a ram
sacrificed isaac
23
who received the ten commandments?
abraham
moses
jacob
isaac
24
what did gospels or epistles specifically toward gentile audiences emphasize?
jesus
miracles
mary
old testament
25
what did the israelites receive freedom from at the passover in the old testament?
god
sin
the laws
slavery
26
what three things did the sermon on the mount contain? (choose three)
instructions on how to live
blessings
reflections on what is important in life
the 10 commandments
27
what city was david from?
jerusalem
bethlehem
dan
baal
28
what object did david move to this city?
the cathedral
the golden calves
the ark of the covenant
the main synogogue
29
why did jesus use parables?
they revealed truth in an interesting way
they were vivid, so they could easily be recalled
all of the above
they were a brilliant way to teach about the kingdom of god
30
what did the covenant between abraham and god agree upon?
all of the above
abraham and his descendants would stay faithful to god
god would bless abraham and his descendants
god would make a great nation out of the israelites
31
what is jesus’ public ministry (what did he do)?
told of the coming of the kingdom of god
all of the above
taught the word of god
healed people
32
what was jesus’ occupation?
priest
tax collector
carpenter
fisherman
33
what does the term catholic mean?
universal
prophets
hope
jesus
34
what did the post-exilic prophets emphasize in their teachings?
none of the above
stay true to god- don’t worship other gods
repent for your sins
learn from your mistakes- stay true to god
35
what was jacob’s name changed to?
jesus
hebrew
israel
joseph
36
used to determine how editors collected and arranged sources in a biblical chapter or book—
redaction criticism
form criticism
historical criticism
source criticism
37
what was solomon responsible for building?
the golden calves in dan and bethel
the temple
the ark of the covenant
the tabernacle
38
used to determine how each biblical book took shape in the period of oral tradition—
historical criticism
form criticism
redaction criticism
source criticism
39
which of the following was NOT one of the ways jesus connected with his listeners?
jesus used everyday language
jesus was available
jesus only spoke in parables
jesus was genuine
40
which gospels are the synoptic gospels?
matthew, mark, luke
mark, matthew, john
all of the above
john, luke, matthew
41
although a great leader, king david had an affair that led to the death of one of his soldiers.
false
true
42
what was the relationship between the prophets, god, and the israelites?
all of the above
prophets were messengers of god
prophets spoke to the chosen people in behalf of god
prophets sometimes spoke to god on behalf of the people
43
what did king david do to help the nation of israel?
set a high moral standard
none of the above
united the tribes into one nation
conquered the babylonians
44
fill in the missing patriarch: abraham, isaac, ________, joseph
moses
jacob
jesus
adam
45
what does the word “gospel” mean?
see together
hope how
jesus
good news
46
what was jesus doing when his parents found him in the temple at 12 years old?
flipping tables
hiding
preaching
eating
47
what did the sons become?
antonian apaches
tribes of israel
apostles
leaders of christianity
48
what were the two main reasons jesus performed miracles? (choose two)
to help people
to show that anything is possible with god if you believe
to be nice
prove that god the father sent him out of love
49
why is the word “gospel” a good name for these books of the bible if they are all about jesus?
“gospel” means good news, jesus IS the good
because it is
ur mom
jesus IS the devil
50
what gift did solomon ask god for?
wisdom
a promised land
wealth
descendants
51
why was hebrew one of the original languages sacred scripture was written in?
it was the language of judaism
it was the only language that jesus spoke
it was the common language of the first-century roman empire
it was the common language of the region jesus lived in
52
how did moses end up in the pharaoh’s family?
he was sold into the family
he was born into the family
his mom floated him down the river in a basket
his mom handed him over to the pharaoh as an offering
53
what happened to the israelites in egypt after joseph?
they were a rich nation with a king
they found themselves enslaved in egypt
none of the above
they were freed from slavery
54
what sacrifice was offered by the israelites at passover?
a dove
the life of isaac
jesus on the cross
a lamb
55
in what town was jesus born?
babylon
bethlehem
jerusalem
nazareth
56
what is the main subject of the wisdom books of the old testament?
creation of the world
how god works in individual’s everyday lives
history of the kings
messages of the prophets
57
what did moses do upon returning to egypt?
re-joined the pharaoh
waged war against the egyptians
abandoned his god
asked the pharaoh to let his people go
58
what is the significance of the 12 apostles?
reflects times jesus prayed before his death
reflects 12 tribes of israel
reflects number of miracles in the gospels
reflects prophets who came before jesus
59
what did paul’s letters address?
fears of the chosen people
the specific needs of individuals and communities
message of the prophets
words of the apostles
60
what was abraham asked to do in regard to isaac?
anoint him and make him king
sacrifice him to god
teach him a lesson
disown him
61
why was jesus born here?
none of the above
mary and joseph were going to david to be in a census
mary and joseph couldn’t find a room at the inn
mary and joseph were on their way to celebrate passover
62
how may sons did jacob have?
12
none
1
4
63
who specifically began to write the old testament down?
moses
all of the above
apostles
scribes of king solomon
64
which of the following were NOT one of the effects of original sin?
no hope for salvation
death
separation from god
suffering
65
why was greek one of the original languages sacred scripture was written in?
it was the language of judaism
it was the common language of the first-century roman empire
it was the only language that jesus spoke
it was the common language of the region jesus lived in
66
who was the king of the nation of israel?
david
saul
samuel
solomon
67
why did moses go back to egypt?
none of the above
to kill his brother
god told him to do so
to take over as pharaoh
68
what did jesus’ transfiguration show to the apostles present at the transfiguration?
the story of creation
the crucifixion
the kingdom of god
jesus’ ascension
69
how did they (the scribes) edit the texts?
the texts were combined
the texts were collected
the texts were improved
all of the above
70
why did the holy family flee to egypt?
to protect jesus
king herod sent out an order to kill all baby boys
all of the above
an angel told joseph to take mary and jesus to egypt
71
what did jesus teach about the 6th commandment in the sermon on the mount? (choose three)
always be faithful to your spouse
you should not lust
disobey the commandment
don’t divorce
72
what did the exilic prophets emphasize in their teachings?
repent for your sins
learn from your mistakes- stay true to god
none of the above
stay true to god- don’t worship other gods
73
why was aramaic one of the original languages sacred scripture was written in?
it was the common language of the first-century roman empire
it was the only language that jesus spoke
it was the language of judaism
it was the common language of the region jesus lived in
74
what did god ensure david in the covenant he made with him?
a leader from his family would always rule israel
his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky
that his son would be the messiah
all of the above
75
who was jacob’s brother?
esau
joseph
abraham
isaac
76
why was oral tradition necessary?
god directed chosen people not to write the information down
in the ancient world, few people could read or write
it was less work for the chosen people
moses directed the chosen people not to write it down
77
determines where biblical content came from—
form criticism
source criticism
redaction criticism
historical criticism
78
was this king successful?
no- he failed miserably as a leader
yes- he was the greatest king of israel
yes- but only at first
no-he was a horrible military leader
79
what did gospels or epistles directed specifically toward jewish audiences emphasize?
mary
the old testament
jesus
miracles
80
in the early church, individuals did not need to become jewish in order to become christian.
false
true
81
who were the catholic epistles directed to?
individuals and specific communities
israelites
the church as a whole
chosen people
82
what does the new testament center around?
all of the above
jesus christ
the good news
the new covenant
83
what did moses do when he realized his true background?
he fled to the desert
he denied god
he searched for his true parents
he took over as pharaoh
84
what did jesus’ baptism mark the beginning of?
his hidden years
the final days
the nativity
his public ministry
