🍇religion quarter 1 exam

Question 0

he made the final decision at the Council of Jerusalem

Answer 0

St. Peter

Question 1

St Paul’s Jewish name

Answer 1

Saul

Question 2

the first Christian martyr

Answer 2

St. Stephen

Question 3

letters probably written AD 50-60

Answer 3

St. Paul

Question 4

which Apostle did not die a martyr’s death

Answer 4

St. John

Question 5

first of the Apostles to be martyred

Answer 5

St. James, brother of John

Question 6

he was flayed while still alive

Answer 6

St. Bartholomew

Question 7

he took the Gospel message to India

Answer 7

St. Thomas

Question 8

his Gospel was written in Aramaic

Answer 8

St. Matthew

Question 9

he was bishop of the Church in Jerusalem

Answer 9

St. James

Question 10

he was crucified on an X cross

Answer 10

St. Andrew

Question 11

What was the attitude of early Christians about their association with the Jewish faith?

Answer 11

a)they did not have a problem, they integrated their Christian teachings into their Jewish faith

Question 12

What office did St. Stephen hold in the early Church?

Answer 12

d)

he was a deacon

Question 13

How many men served on the Sanhedrin and why?

Answer 13

a)

70 men because that is the number Moses assigned to help him hear cases and render judgment

Question 14

Why have the Apostles been held in such high esteem over the centuries?

Answer 14

a)

they received their teachings directly from Jesus and have unmatched authority and credibility

Question 15

According to the Acts of the Apostles, what was to be the primary job of the bishop?

Answer 15

b)

to proclaim the Word of God to the people

Question 16

What did the martyrdom of St. Stephen and the death of Jesus have in common?

Answer 16

c)

they both asked God to forgive their murderers

Question 17

How were the Apostles chosen?

Answer 17

They were personally called by Jesus

Question 18

Why is it important that St.Peter is always listed as the first apostle?

Answer 18

It shows that from the beginning of Christianity that St Peter was the primary Apostle and that he was selected by Jesus to head the Church here on Earth

Question 19

Why were 12 Apostles chosen and what is significant about this number?

Answer 19

It represents the 12 tribes of Israel and Jesus said the Apostles would sit in judgement over the 12 tribes of Israel

Question 20

List the four key themes to St. Paul’s teachings.

Answer 20

1) the doctrines of the cross, 2) the Mystical Body of Christ, 3) the power of Grace 4) the value of Charity

Question 21

Tell the story of Saul’s conversion and include the words Jesus spoke to him. (10 points)

Answer 21

Saul was traveling and was knocked off his horse. He was blinded and saw a vision of Jesus. Jesus called out to him asking, Saul, Saul why do you persecute me?

Question 22

Why was Saul (St. Paul) so ferociously persecuting the early Church?

Answer 22

He was a pious Jew who believed the Law of Moses was a sacred covenant between God and man. Christianity threatened that

Question 23

Which three letters of St. Paul are considered to be the central texts that best reveal his theological thought?

Answer 23

1) the Letter to the Romans
2) the First Letter to the Corinthians
3) the Second Letter to the Corinthians

Question 24

cornerstone of the Church

Answer 24

Christ

Question 25

the rock upon which the Church is built

Answer 25

St.peter

Question 26

constitutes the Deposit of Faith

Answer 26

Sacred scripture and tradition

Question 27

the word "Gospel" comes from the Old English word godspel

Answer 27

Good story

Question 28

the Greco-Latin word evangelium means

Answer 28

Good news

Question 29

the first gospel written

Answer 29

St. Mark

Question 30

the last gospel written

Answer 30

St. John

Question 31

one who is sent

Answer 31

Apostle

Question 32

the symbol that accompanies St.Matthew

Answer 32

Man

Question 33

the symbol that accompanies St.Mark

Answer 33

Lion

Question 34

the symbol that accompanies St. Luke

Answer 34

Ox or bull

Question 35

the symbol that accompanies St. John

Answer 35

Eagle

Question 36

St. Mark got most of his material about Jesus' life from

Answer 36

St. Peter

Question 37

St. Luke's main source for his Gospel

Answer 37

Mary

Question 38

By being baptized in the Jordan River by St John the Baptist, Jesus

Answer 38

b) | begins his public ministry

Question 39

The Gospels of Saints Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as

Answer 39

c) | the Synoptic Gospel

Question 40

How did Jesus ultimately model the desired behavior and show his disciples how he wanted them to act?

Answer 40

d) | by accepting his horrible Passion and Death in the way he did.

Question 41

What is the original meaning of the word "catholic"?

Answer 41

a)universal

Question 42

What was significant about Jesus teaching his followers to love there enemies?

Answer 42

c) | his teaching was in contrast to the old law of "an eye for an eye''

Question 43

What was the initial effect of the Resurrection of Jesus on his disciples?

Answer 43

It only increased their doubt

Question 44

The Gospels of Saints Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as

Answer 44

The synoptic gospels

Question 45

What details of Jesus' childhood are preserved in the Gospels?

Answer 45

The Gospels of Saints Matthew and Luke are the only ones to record Jesus' birth. St. Luke tells about Jesus' presentation in the Temple and about Jesus being lost in the Temple for three days when he was 12. St. Matthew tells about Mary and Joseph fleeing Egypt due to Herod's plan to kill the newborn king of the Jews.

Question 46

What in society helped Christianity spread and aided the fearless teaching and preaching of Jesus' followers?

Answer 46

The roads, unified currency,and the safety within the Empire during the Pax Romana aided in spreading the Gospel.

Question 47

Who were the only two Gospel writers that were Apostles?

Answer 47

Saints Matthew and John

Question 48

What are the two meanings for our word "church" as they have been derived from their Latin and Greek roots?

Answer 48

One meaning is "thing belonging to the Lord" which applies to the church building. The other meaning comes from the Latin word "ecclesia" which means assembly or congregation and refers to the people.

Question 49

What do we mean when we profess that the Church is Holy?

Answer 49

We mean that her Founder is holy, her teachings are holy, and that her mission is holy

Question 50

In the Catholic Tradition, [_____days after Jesus rose from the dead, he [_____________. [_____days later for a total of [________days) the Father and the Son sent the [________upon the Apostles and our Blessed Mother.

Answer 50

``` Forty Ascended into heaven Ten Fifty Holy Spirit ```

Question 51

first citizen

Answer 51

Princeps

Question 52

a member of one of the original families of ancient Rome

Answer 52

Patrician

Question 53

the high priest

Answer 53

Pontifex Maximus

Question 54

a commoner

Answer 54

Plebeian

Question 55

one who would represent the commoners in the government

Answer 55

Tribune

Question 56

two centuries of peace and prosperity

Answer 56

Pax Romana

Question 57

Alexander the Great's father

Answer 57

Philip II of Macedonia

Question 58

who did the Romans fight in the Punic Wars

Answer 58

Carthage

Question 59

the name taken by Octavian

Answer 59

Augustus

Question 60

the chief god of the Romans

Answer 60

Jupiter Optimus Maximus

Question 61

means "the pious ones" or "the Healers"

Answer 61

Essenes

Question 62

during the time of Jesus, this was home to the greatest number of Jews

Answer 62

Alexandria

Question 63

What event marks the beginning of the Jewish people?

Answer 63

a) | God's covenant with Abraham

Question 64

The world Jesus lived in was largely Hellenistic because

Answer 64

b) | Alexander the Great spread the Greek culture in his empire

Question 65

Christianity spread during this time of safe, efficient travel and communications over large areas.

Answer 65

d) | Pax Romana

Question 66

What caused the decline of Lain in Northern Africa?

Answer 66

a) | the rise of Islam

Question 67

The Roman's worship to pagan gods for the protection of the Roman state is called

Answer 67

c) | pietas

Question 68

Which group took a leading role in putting Jesus to death?

Answer 68

b) | Sadducees

Question 69

Which group withdrew into the desert to live a life of prayer and asceticism?

Answer 69

d) | Essens

Question 70

Who is said to have had some connection with the Essenes?

Answer 70

a) | John the Baptist

Question 71

Which two languages would Jesus most likely have spoken?

Answer 71

Hebrew and Aramaic

Question 72

What were the other two widely spoken languages of the Roman Empire during Jesus's lifetime?

Answer 72

Latin and Greek

Question 73

How did Greek language and thought benefit Christianity?

Answer 73

It was a suitable medium through which the teachings of Christ could be transmitted. It helped to preserve the philosophies that provided ideas that helped develop the Church.

Question 74

Briefly explain the legend of the founding of the City of Rome.

Answer 74

Brothers Romulus and Remus, who were raised by a wolf, established a city on the Seven Hills overlooking the Tiber River. After an argument, Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself.

Question 75

What was the orbis terrarum, and what was its significance?

Answer 75

It means "the circle of lands" and it describes the land of the empire that surrounded Rome. Inside the circle was stability and prosperity. Outside of it was chaos and darkness.

Question 76

What were the three problems that contributed greatly to the demise of the Roman Empire?

Answer 76

1. the increasing tax burden 2. "bread and circuses" 3. concubinage (cohabitation)

Question 77

Name the three main cultural influences in the world into which Jesus was born.

Answer 77

1. Hellenist 2. Latin 3. Jewish

Question 78

What are the Essenes most known for today?

Answer 78

Their relationship to the Dead Sea Scrolls that were discovered in 1947.

Question 79

In general, what does the term "Diaspora" describe?

Answer 79

It describes the dispersion of the Jews out of Palestine, and into and throughout the known Ancient World.

Question 80

What is significant about the year AD 70?

Answer 80

The Roman Army destroyed the temple casting the Jews out of Jerusalem.

Question 81

What has been the purpose of this background to the History of the Church? What does it show us?

Answer 81

To show the many historical forces orchestrated by God to set the stage for the coming of his Son.