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8th Rel Unit 2
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1
According to Saint Augustine, the City of God is an
eternal
city because it is secure in Heaven.
True
False
2
Where did Saint Macrina receive her first education in the Scriptures?
From her father
From her mother
From her own discovery
From her brothers Basil and Gregory
3
Which philosophy did the early Church embrace?
A mindset that sought power and fame
The imitation of Christ and true contemplation of the wisdom of God
A system of thought that was contrary to the Gospel
A way of thinking that life has no meaning whatsoever
4
What resulted from Theodosius’ edict establishing Catholic Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire?
People were tempted to lose the distinction between church and state.
The Christians experienced more persecution from the Roman pagans.
The Roman government enacted new laws to accommodate Christian practices.
Many Roman citizens converted to Catholic Christianity.
5
Saint Macrina’s life is not evidence of the Christian family’s potential to spread the Gospel
False
True
6
The word _____ means “right belief.”
orthodox
incarnation
ecumenical
philosophy
7
Saint Macrina helped her brother Basil detach from worldly glories and fame and pursue virtue instead.
False
True
8
Saint Peter taught us to honor our leaders but reminded us that God alone deserves our superior respect and reverence.
False
True
9
How did Saint Augustine respond to the fall of Rome?
Taking a neutral stance and blaming neither the Christians nor the pagans
By explaining the twofold nature of the City of God
Stating Romans were not strong enough to endure invasion by the barbarians
By blaming the Gothic tribes
10
Saint Athanasius taught that the purpose of the Incarnation was to redeem mankind
and
bring us salvation.
False
True
11
What carried forth the Gospel in the first few centuries of the Church?
The increase in the Church’s political power
The spread of heresies
Christian armies that forced people to convert to the faith
The hidden witness of individual Christians and their families
12
Who was the most influential bishop defending orthodox Christianity during the Arian heresy?
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Saint Ambrose
Saint Athanasius
Saint Irenaeus
13
Which truth did the heretic Arius deny?
The creation of the world by God
The divinity of Jesus
The perpetual virginity of Mary
The humanity of Jesus
14
According to Saint Augustine, the City of God is an
earthly
city because it exists in its pilgrim form in the Church.
True
False
15
The early Church did not embrace a philosophy that sought imitation of Christ and contemplation of the wisdom of God.
False
True
16
Why did the Roman pagans blame the Christians for the fall of Rome?
Because the Christians had banned the ancient worship of Rome’s false gods
Because the Christians had converted too many Roman citizens
Because the Christians were overtaking the Roman population
Because the Christians undermined the Roman government
17
After Constantine legalized the Christian faith in the Roman Empire, it flourished, yet challenges arose for the Church.
False
True
18
What did Christian parents have their children study to learn the basics of the faith?
The Greek philosophers
Sacred Scripture
The Ten Commandments
The writings of the early Church Fathers
19
How did Macrina give her mother an example of Christian humility?
By sharing in the labor of their servants
By ignoring prayer to work on household chores
By paying for food
By saying her prayers every day
20
The _____ is God’s kingdom, which is eternally present in Heaven and mysteriously present on earth.
City of God
Council of Nicaea
ecumenical council
21
What term did St. Augustine use for God’s kingdom, eternally present in Heaven and mysteriously present on earth?
The New Eden
The Mystical Body of Christ
The Holy Vineyard
The City of God
22
At the Council of Nicaea, the Church published an early version of the Creed we still profess at Mass.
True
False
23
_____ means “the love of wisdom.”
Philosophy
Incarnation
Ecumenical
Orthodox
24
At which ecumenical council did Saint Athanasius and other orthodox bishops settle the Arian controversy?
The second ecumenical council at Constantinople
The Council of Ephesus
The Council of Nicaea
The Second Vatican Council
25
The mystery of the _____ is when the Eternal Word of God became man while remaining truly God.
orthodox
ecumenical
philosophy
incarnation
26
A gathering of all the bishops of the world in which they exercise their authority is called a(n) _____.
ecumenical council
love of wisdom
Council of Nicaea
orthodox
