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Church History
Question | Answer |
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The first Christians were originally members of________? | Judaism |
The first Christians initially met at ______ to celebrate the Eucharist. | Houses |
Name the three big sins. | Adultery, Murder, and Apostasy |
Why were the three big sins so "terrible"? | They distanced themselves from the community and God. |
What were the three sacraments that made a full member of the Christian Community? | Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist |
Distinguish between a martyr and a Confessor. | A martyr died for the faith while a confessor did not, but was still persecuted. |
To show the Christians there was going to be Eucharist what symbol/drawing was used? | Fish/*christian fish symbol* |
The fish symbol was an acronym, write it in Greek. | ICHTHYS |
Catacombs in Rome were originally used for ____ but once persecutions started, the Christians used them for _______. | Burial/living spaces, church, etc. |
The Holy Day or usual day of worship for the Christians was ______, also name one of the two days they fasted and did penance:___________. | Sunday/Wednesday and Friday |
Explain why Rome became the most important center for Christians. | It's where the first Pope was crucified and buried. |
Why were the early Christians persecuted by the Roman emperors? | For land, money, and to keep control |
Name at least two accusations brought against the Christians during the persecutions. | They were cannibals and practiced dark magic. |
What was Nero's motivation in setting fire to Rome? | To make room to expand his palace. |
How was Vox populi used to persecute the Christians? | The Roman people would attack Christians instead of the Roman authorities. |
What does ad metalla mean and how was it deadly for the Christians? | To the mines. It was hard work in poor conditions with bad food and inadequate air. |
How did Hadrian's rescript improve the situation for the early Christians? | It made it so that as long as they followed the law, they couldn't be persecuted. |
In hoc signio vinces means? | In this sign you shall conquer. |
What sign was in hoc signio? Where was it put? | The cross and it was put on the shields of Constantine's army. |
What did in hoc signio bring about for Constantine? | Victory over the enemy. |
What significance did the Edict of Milan have for the Christians? | It not only made Christianity legal but also the State religion. |
The end result of the persecutions wasn't merely many died Christians but… | It strengthened the early Church by going through these hardships. |
Orthodoxy means | A true teaching |
Heresy means | A false teaching |
What is Gnosticism | Heavily focused on the mind and spirit. Flesh wasn't real. |
Manichaeism | That there was only light and dark |
Arianism | That Jesus was a super human but not divine |
What is a Church Father? | Someone who helped lead the Church in very troubled times |
What is an Ecumenical Council? | A gathering of Bishops to decide what direction the a Church should go. |
What does the term "Theotokos" mean and to whom does it refer? | "God bearer" in reference to Mary |
The Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible is the work of St._______ | Jerome |
This work describes St. Augustine of Hippo rather dramatic conversation story… | The Confessions of St. Augustine |
What is a "creed"? | A profession of faith |
What are the two creeds you are most familiar with? | Apostles and Nicene |
Why is the Anathanasian Creed not used? | It starts with a curse for non believers |
The words "anathema sit" are Greek for… | "May you be damned" |
One of the early French missionaries martyred by the Iroquois was______ | Isaac Jocques |
While one may think the 1st Catholic parish would be near the Capital, it's St.________ in _________ (state). | Augustine/Florida |
The 1st diocese in the USA was located in the city of________. | Baltimore |
What university is the oldest Catholic University in the USA? | Georgetown |
This was a false account of the life of a nun written by Protestant ministers used to defame the Church: | The Awful Disclosures of Maria Monk |
When laymen take control of parish property and control where churches are built, this is called________ | Laytrusteism |
Know Nothing movement worked on the premise of exclusion of________ and ________ | Catholics/foreigners |
The Republicans dubbed the Democratic Party of the 1880s as the party of Rum, Romanism, and Rebellion. That meant the Dem. Party stood for | Anti prohibition, Catholicism, and |
Who especially as immigrants wanted to retain their language and stuff? | Germans |
Which Church leader was instrumental for preserving good relations between Church and Labor Unions? | Cardinal Gibbins |
Who was the 1st Catholic to run for President of the USA? | Al Smith |
Who was the first to be elected President? | JFK |
Who were the founders of the Catholic Worker Movement? | Dorothy Day/Peter Maurin |
This Papal encyclical of Paul VI was widely ignored by Amer. Catholics? | Humanae Vitae |
Name two conditions that led to the collapse of the Roman Empire in the 5th Century. | Over expansion and invasion by the Goths |
Ulphilas was instrumental in converting the tribes to Christianity. What did he do? | He translated the Bible into Germanic |
Name the three effects of monasteries had on Europe. | Evangelizing rural society, intellectual knowledge, and civilizing the Goths |
Who was the father of Western Monasticism? | St. Benedict |
How did the Germanic invasions change the Christian attitude in the 5th century? | Christians believed that theirs sins had caught up with them and the world was now going to end. |
What are the chief qualities that lend the Rule of Benedict to harmonious religious life? | Peace, love, and moderation |
What are the three vows taken by the Benedictine monks? | Obedience, chastity, and poverty |
What title did Pope St. Gregory use during his papacy that is still used by the Pope? | Servant of Servants of God |
Who is the founder of Islam? | Mohammad |
Who is the common ancestor of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? | Abraham |
Name and explain four of the five pillars of Islam. | Alms: pay a tax for the poor Pilgrimage: Travel to Mecca if possible Fasting: during Ramadan, only eat at night Prayer: pray five times a day |
What religious significance does Jerusalem hold in Islam? | It is where Mohammad met the prophets before ascending to heaven |
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