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church exam

church exam: test one is finished

Question	Answer
The first-to-be baptized followers of Jesus did not think of themselves as converting from Judaism to Christianity or as starting a new religion.	True
Paul reflected nine (9) years in the desert before beginning his mission.	False
The Council of Jerusalem was considered the first official Church council.	True
Thirteen (13) Apostles walked with Jesus.	False
James was the most prominent Apostle.	False
The Church has never been free of conflict, nor should we expect it to be without heartfelt disagreement or argument.	True
The Council of Jerusalem was held in 50 C.E..	True
Andrew insisted that he would have to touch Jesus' wounds to believe that Jesus had risen.	False
The Greek term Catholic literally means "universal."	True
After the Council of Jerusalem, Gentiles who accepted Jesus were often relieved to find out that they did not have to accept the many laws that their Jewish neighbors followed.	True
Thomas was the head of the Jerusalem community.	False
Paul had a conversion experience on the road to Ephesus.	False
The word Christian is a Greek term.	True
The decision made at the Council of Jerusalem represented a major turning point in the history of the Church's development.	True
Circumcision was extremely important to the Jews since it was a sign of the covenant with God and essential for Jewish males.	True
The word Christian means follower of Christ.	True
Paul was also known as David.	False
Most Jews accepted Jesus as the Messiah.	False
Barnabas was sent by the Jerusalem community to find out what was happening in Antioch.	True
Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit received on Pentecost, the disciples in Jerusalem began actively telling others about Jesus.	True
The Last Supper was a celebration of Passover.	True
Paul was a zealous Pharisee who had once persecuted the followers of Jesus.	True
The Jerusalem Conference took place during Paul's second journey.	False
Paul was born in Jerusalem.	False
Luke is referred to as the founder of "The Rock," or the Church.	False
Christians call Jesus' return to the Father the Ascension.	True
The Way was an early name for Christianity.	True
Paul was a pupil of the Sadducees.	False
Peter becomes Cephas, the first Pope.	True
Peter's brother was called John.	False
Understanding Church History can liberate people to see more clearly what is required for the Church.	True
The Church, over its long history, has been moved and shaped by the Spirit of God, acting in and through ordinary human beings.	True
The history of the Church is the story of a relationship between Jesus and the believers who have followed him over the centuries.	True
Perhaps, the best way to approach the study of the history of the Church is to think of the effort as similar to building a friendship with someone.	True
Fundamentally, Catholics believe that God’s Spirit has been with the Church through good times and bad, guiding it in the most difficult and disastrous period as well as in the apparently glorious eras.	True
Although we can never totally know the Church, we do have ways of studying that can help us appreciate it more.	True
When the people of the church worship, serve, and preach, God’s saving power is revealed as present.	True
The Church is the official messenger to proclaim the world of God to all people everywhere.	True
People make their marks on history mostly through the service they give to humankind.	True
In our own time, committed followers of Jesus suffer consequences: in some instances even torture and death, for the lifestyle they commit themselves to.	True
By the end of the first century, which was also the end of the era of the Apostles, the young Christian Church had developed its own community way of life and worship.	True
Ignatius of Loyola was a bishop of the Church, taken to Rome to be eaten by lions.	False
During the Church’s development, each city needed only one bishop since communities were often small enough to meet in one location for the Eucharist.	True
Deacons and deaconesses attended to the welfare of the community: the poor, widowed, orphaned, and sick.	True
The bishop of Rome was considered to be Paul’s successor.	False
Fear of barbarians fueled the suppression of minority groups like Christians in Rome.	True
Pacifism is the belief that it is right to kill another human being in war, or for any purpose.	False
Deacons led each city’s community of worship.	False
To hide from authorities during times of intense persecution, Christians worshiped in underground cemeteries called catacombs.	True
The faith of Christians was regularly tested in the fires of torture and persecution.	True
Jesus promised His disciples he would not leave them orphaned but would send	The Holy Spirit
How many days after the Resurrection did Jesus return to His Father?	40
What task did Jesus give His disciples?	To spread the Good News of God's Kingdom throughout the world
The Apostles decided to accept Gentiles into The Jesus Movement without requiring them to become Jews first at this Council:	Jerusalem
In Philippi, Paul meets a devout woman called	Lydia
One should study history because	memory is a key to personal and cultural identity
Church History is important because	Christianity is a historical religion
What city was the birthplace of western philosophy?	Athens
n Corinth, Paul was assisted by	Priscilla and Aquila
In Corinth, Paul took up his trade as a	tentmaker
By his third journey, Paul was in his	50's
Where did the early Christian communities meet to celebrate the Eucharist?	House Churches
Paul was a _____ citizen.	Roman
Peter and Paul were executed. Peter was _____ and Paul was _____.	crucified upside down; beheaded
Who was martyred just days after childbirth?	Perpetua
Which missionary journey found Paul revisiting Asia Minor and Greece?	Third Journey
Which missionary journey found Paul imprisoned in Rome?	Third Journey
Which missionary journey ended with the Jerusalem Conference?	First Journey
Which missionary journey saw Paul in Athens, where he is mocked for his beliefs in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?	Second Journey
Which missionary journey saw Paul in Corinth, where he builds the Church in spite of materialism and prostitution?	Second Journey
Which missionary journey began with the formation of a Jewish-Gentile Church in Antioch?	First Journey
Which missionary journey was a trip by Paul, Silas, and Timothy?	Second Journey
Which missionary journey first brought evangelization to Greece?	Second Journey
Which missionary journey saw Paul in Lystra, where Barnabas and he were mistaken for Greek gods?	First Journey
Which missionary journey was a trip by Paul and Barnabas?	First Journey
What is the Greek word for "supervisor?"	Bishop
What is a meal that sometimes followed the Eucharist in the Early Church?	Agape
What is the way of life that Jesus had shown His disciples?	Way, the
Who were the followers that associated most closely with Jesus?	Apostles
What are Non-Jews?	Gentiles
What is the "Birthday of the Church?"	Pentecost
Who would rescue the Jews from oppression?	Messiah
Who were people appointed by the Apostles to assist them?	Deacons
What is the crucial event for the Church? Hint: It is described as Jesus being raised from the dead.	Resurrection
Who were the "Defenders of the Faith?" Hint: They were well-educated people who knew Greek philosophy and could debate with non-Christians on an equal basis.	Apologists
What was the third largest city in The Roman Empire?	Antioch
What was the supreme council of the Jews?	Sanhedrin
What was the name Jesus gave to Simon? Hint: It literally means "rock."	Peter
Who was a well-educated Jew from Tarsus?	Saul
Who was the first Christian martyr?	Stephen
What was a seaport where the vices of prostitution, gambling, drinking, and brawling flourished?	Corinth
What was the capital of the Empire?	Rome
What was the first of three major rebellions by the Jews against the Roman Empire?	The First Revolt
Who arranged for a fire to be started in Rome, perhaps so that he could rebuild the city the way he wanted it? Hint: He, then, blamed it on the Christians.	(Caesar) Nero
What was an important port city in Asia Minor, a meeting place for Eastern and Western travelers and traders?	Ephesus
Which was a Roman province?	Galatia
What was the first place that the Good News would be preached on what later became known as the continent of Europe?	Philippi
What city was home to the Temple, the center of Jewish worship?	Jerusalem
What Hellenized city was Paul and Barnabas mistaken for the Greek gods Apollo and Hermes?	Lystra
What coastal city was Paul was well received by Gentiles, but the Jews were hostile to him?	Thessalonica
The years from approximately 450 C.E. to 700 C.E. saw the complete revitalization of the Western Roman Empire.	False
The Light Ages dealt with the Church’s ongoing entanglements with politics and feuds, and its growing power and wealth.	False
The people of the Dark Ages had a strong sense of Satan’s Grace but also of God’s presence and power.	False
In the West, Mass was celebrated in Greek.	False
The language used in the Eastern Church was generally Latin.	False
The Roman Empire in the West was politically stronger than in the East.	False
Relics were small pieces of cloth from angels treasured by the Church community.	False
The invasions in the West were serious problems because the emperors were too weak to stop the invasions.	True
The Eastern emperors were so strong that they dominated the Church, taking on a "super-bishop" role.	True
The Eastern emperors were often Gnostics, and their appointment of bishops reflected that theological bias.	False
After the fall of the Eastern Empire, the West became known as the Byzantine Empire.	False
The original name of Constantinople was Byzantium.	True
Clovis and Constantine had similar conversion experiences.	True
Justinian ruled over the Byzantine Empire from 827 C.E. to 865 C.E.	False
Justinian persecuted Christians.	False
Justinian is especially known for his rebuilding of the Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom) church, which had been destroyed by fire.	True
As the Roman Empire deteriorated and political and economic chaos prevailed in the wider society, monasticism rose as a constructive, orderly form of social organization and a means of spreading the faith.	True
The Celts worshipped Gods of the sea and forest.	True
Illuminations are elaborate, colorful designs printed alongside the text of a printed document.	True
At the beginning of the sixth century, people had little control over disease, their environment, or their fate in general.	True
Who crowned Pepin?	Boniface
What is Bede’s greatest work?	A history of the English church and people
Charlemagne conquered the _____, a Germanic tribe, and forced them to receive baptism.	Saxons
Pepin was crowned King of the Franks in	751 CE
Who was Constantine’s mother?	Helana
Who was Augustine’s mother?	Monica
Augustine’s mentor was	Ambrose
In what year did Rome fall to the barbarian Goths?	410 CE
When was the Council of Chalcedon formed?	451 CE
Leo the Great is also called	Leo I
What is Christianity as the dominant organizational and cultural force in society?	Christendom
What is another name for Irish pagans?	Celts
What was a historical time where barbarian invasions destroyed what was left of the old Roman political, economic, and social fabric? Hint: All of what is now Europe was divided into areas ruled by local kings, who often warred with their neighbors.	Dark Ages
What is the lending of money with a charge for interest?	Usury
Who was the missionary that converted Ireland to Christianity?	Patrick
What is a beautiful, haunting style of music?	Gregorian Chant
What was a double monastery in Ireland?	Kildare
What was a collection of laws that reflected Christian values?	Justinian Code
What term is Latin for "Dismissed?"	Missa
What monk built the monastery, Monte Cassino?	Benedict
Who was a king of the Franks?	Clovis
Who was the last strong emperor of the Byzantine empire?	Justinian
Who was the king of a Goth tribe?	Theodoric
Who was also known as "Charles the Great?"	Charlemagne
Who crowned Charlemagne " Emperor of the Romans?"	Leo III
What was the practice by which a rich man could buy himself the office of bishop?	Simony
What was the territory that became known as the Papal States?	Donation of Pepin
Who was "the Apostle of Germany?"	Boniface
What was a monastery that was independent of any control by a local lord or secular ruler?	Cluny
Who wrote A History of the English Church and People?	Bede
The period from about 1000 C.E. to 1300 C.E., when the major features of a new world were taking shape, later came to be known as the Late Middle Ages.	False
Two features emerging in Medieval Europe were the growth of cities and the increasing power of kings.	True
The monasteries of the High Middle Ages had done a great service by preserving and passing on learning and by offering models of social organization and service.	True
The Cistercians, founded in 1098 C.E. as a reformed offshoot of the Dominicans, developed new agricultural techniques.	False
The guilds regulated the training of those who were learning a trade and, at the same time, got a fair price for the guild members’ work.	True
The guilds never took part in church liturgies.	False
When Gregory II, also called Hildebrand, became pope in 1073 C.E., he wanted to free the church from secular control.	False
Lay investiture is the practice by which a high-ranking layperson such as an emperor, a king, a count, or a lord could appoint bishops or abbots, "investing" them with power and requiring their loyalty.	True
The iconoclast controversy was resolved with the Concordat of Worms.	False
Two very distinct types of cathedrals – called the Romanesque and the Gothic were built during the years from 1000 C.E. to 1300 C.E.	True
A cathedral’s front enclosure – the nave – was reserved for priests and monks who, several times each day, sang and recited the Divine Office.	False
By about 1200 C.E., the schools that were attached to the cathedrals became more numerous, surpassing in number the monastery schools, which were found in rural areas.	True
In 1054 C.E., a serious break occurred between the Eastern and Western churches.	True
Controlling the Holy Land and territory around it was a major issue because pilgrimages were an important part of Christian life during The Middle Ages.	True
The word mendicant means "caregiver."	False
Dominic de Guzman (1170 C.E.-1221 C.E.) founded the Dominicans.	True
For centuries, ever since the old Roman Empire collapsed under the assault of the barbarians, the civilization we recognize as Western Europe had been basically urban.	False
Because towns were markets for goods and centers of administration for both Church and State, they provided jobs for the people who were not needed in agriculture.	True
A schism is a split.	True
In only a few years, one-half of Europe’s entire population died in the plague.	False
During the Late Middle Ages, many educated Europeans, especially in Italy, studied the literature and art of the ancient Greeks and Romans. This cultural movement came to be known as the Renaissance, which means "rebirth."	True
The bacteria of the plague was brought to Italy and North Africa on merchant ships that had been trading with the East; most likely, fleas infected the shipboard rats.	True
The printing press enabled many people to possess Bibles.	True
Surprising as it may be, neither the Avignon papacy, the Great Papal Schism, nor the corruption of the papal court at Rome destroyed the faith of the common people "in the pews."	True
In the Middle Ages, devotion to the Saints led to the collecting of relics, things such as small pieces of bone from a Saint’s body or bits of clothing a Saint wore.	True
The old Holy Roman Empire, which had supposedly brought together Church and State, was breaking apart into many smaller, independent states.	True
Martin Luther’s monastery, in Berlin, Germany, was known for its strict religious life, which he adhered to faithfully.	False
Martin Luther’s respectfully worded letter to Prince-Archbishop Albert contained his famous Fifty-nine Theses.	False
To Martin Luther, popes had authority, but only by human agreement; their authority was not given by God.	True
More and more, Martin Luther reaffirmed that Church tradition was the sole supreme authority in the life of a Christian.	False
In 1530 C.E., Martin Luther’s good friend, Philipp Melanchthon composed a document for the German national assembly in Augsberg.	True
Catholic theologians greeted the Wittenburg Confessions with condemnation, and thus a new religious body – the Episcopal Church – emerged.	False
The English and the French fought the	Hundred Years' War
Which pope moved the papal headquarters to the south of France, to the town of Avignon?	Clement V
In all, _____ French popes lived at Avignon.	Seven (7)
The election of _____ instigated the Great Papal Schism.	Urban VI
The election of _____ ended the Great Papal Schism.	Martin V
What did Johannes Gutenberg invent?	Printing Press
Which Renaissance pope violated the rule of celibacy?	Alexander VI
The theology of the Eucharist during the Late Middle Ages emphasized, above all, the _____ presence of Christ in the consecrated elements of bread and wine.	Real
The buying and selling of _____ led people to believe erroneously that they could buy their way into heaven.	Indulgences
Who was particularly honored with devotion in the Late Middle Ages? (Hint: Shrines, feasts, and special titles were created to revere her.)	Blessed Mother, Mary
Who was the German emperor that objected to the pope’s ruling against lay investiture?	Henry IV
What is the main room of a cathedral?	Nave
Who was a rich young woman of Assisi?	Clare
Who is one of the most popular of all saints?	Francis of Assisi
What was a major architectural innovation that enabled the Gothic cathedrals to reach new heights?	Flying Buttresses

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