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Test on Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
Test on Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
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Most of the symbolic imagery in the Book of Revelation is taken from the:
Roman mythology
Hindu mythology
Greek mythology
books in the O.T.
2
The last book of the N.T. which contains many symbolic visions and images is:
The Gospel of John
Paul's letter to the Corinthians
Book of Revelation
Acts of the Apostles
3
According to "Acts," on what occasion does the Holy Spirit descend upon the disciples of Jesus?
The Transfiguration
The Ascension
Pentecost
The Resurrection
4
In what city did the Church begin its mission to preach the Good News to all nations?
Nazareth
Cana
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
5
Who is the central character in the
Book of Revelation
?
The Woman
The Beast whose # is 666
a Lamb with seven 7 eyes and 7 horns
The Dragon
6
Pentecost is celebrated how many days after Easter?
50 days
40 days
60 days
30 days
7
Which of the following concerning the Book of Revelation is NOT true?
The Book offers hope to Christians facing persecution
The Book tells us exactly when the world will end
The book tells us that good will triumph over evil
The book symbolically describes the Second Coming of Jesus
8
The first major crisis in the Church for which a council was called concerned:
Where to establish the headquarters of Christianity
What book should be included in the New Testament
Who would succeed Peter as head of the Christ's Church
What rules should be imposed on Gentile converts
9
The Ascension of Jesus into heaven takes place how many days after Jesus' Resurrection?
Fifty
Twenty
Forty
Ten
10
What is another name or term for the letters in the New Testament?
Epistles
Epilogues
Eulogies
Fables
11
What is the central image used by St. Luke in describing the coming of the Holy Spirit ?
Angels with wings
Holy Water
Tongues of Fire
Bread and Wine
12
What is the highly symbolic literary form contained in the Book of Revelation?
Myth
Satire
Apocalyptic
Fable
13
Who wrote the vast majority of the epistles in the New Testament?
John
James
Paul
Peter
14
How many epistles are there in the New Testament?
24
27
21
25
15
In the Book of Revelation this number symbolizes perfection and fullness:
Seven
Two
Four
Nine
16
the first major council in the history of the Church was called:
The Second Vatican Council
Council of Nicaea
Council of Jerusalem
Council of Trent
17
This gift of the H. S. allows us to know the truth and understand things from God's perspective
Piety
Fortitude
Knowledge
Wisdom
18
Who is recognized as the first Christian martyr?
Paul
Timothy
Peter
Stephen
19
"Acts of the Apostles" focuses on two main characters in the life of the early church:
Peter and Paul
James and John
Matthew and Luke
Barnabas and Timothy
20
Who did Paul encounter while travelling to Damascus to persecute Christians?
Mary the Mother of Jesus
Moses and Elijah
St. Peter
The Risen Jesus
21
Who wrote the
Book of Revelation
?
Paul
James
Matthew
John
22
When was the Book of Revelation written?
70-80 A.D.
100-110 A.D.
65-70 A.D.
81-96 A.D.
23
Whom did Jesus appoint as head of the apostles and his Church?
Peter
Paul
James
Matthew
24
What does the word "catholic" mean?
universal
one
special
holy
25
In Revelation, what color symbolizes victory, triumph, and conquest?
Red
Purple
White
Black
26
What event is often referred to as the "Birthday of the Church"?
Christmas
The Ascension
The Resurrection
Pentecost
27
What was St. Paul's former name before becoming a Christian?
Saul
Thomas
Bartholomew
Samson
28
In the Book of Revelation, the "woman" is a symbol for:
Christ's Church, the People of God
The Devil
Sin
Mary
29
Witnessing to the saving message of Jesus through the sacrifice of one's own life is called:
Martyrdom
Canonization
Blasphemy
Beatification
30
Who is called the "Apostle to the Gentiles"?
James
Paul
Matthew
Peter
31
Who is the author of Acts of the Apostles?
Peter
John
Paul
Luke
32
What word best describes our central belief that there are 3 distinct persons in one God?
Annunciation
Transfiguration
Trinity
Incarnation
33
In Revelation, the number of the Beast (Anti-Christ) is:
444
666
000
777
34
What did St. Paul do before becoming a Christian?
He was a priest at the Temple
He persecuted Christians
He was a merchant
He was a shepherd
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The Lamb with 7 eyes and 7 horns is a symbol for?
Moses
King David
Jesus Christ
The Devil
