Theology Final
To which Israelite King does God promise a long lineage? a) Saul b) David c) Solomon d) Constantine
b) David (CORRECT)
The heresy argues that the Son of God pretended to be human with divine powers is ________. a) Arianism b) Docetism c) Nestorianism d) Monophysitism
b) Docetism (Correct)
Which theologian mentions the idea of a basic reality kit and its influences on people's perceptions? a) St. Augustine b) Luck c) Kelly d) Albl
b) Luck (correct)
According to Catholic teaching, Jesus is ______. a) Fully human b) Fully divine c) Half human & half divine d) Fully divine & fully human
d) Fully divine & fully human (correct)
Which of the following is not one of the senses of the Scripture? a) Historical b) Literal c) Analogical d) Liturgical
d) Liturgical (Correct)
6) According to Luck, which building block of theology has been most important throughout history: a) Prayer b) Reason c) Sacraments d) Scripture
d) Scripture (correct)
What is the Magisterium? (a) Teaching authority of the church (b) Churches (c) The Pope (d) Religion
(a) Teaching authority of the church (correct)
How do the Beatitudes differ between the Gospel of Matthew and Gospel of Luke? (a) The location of Jesus (b) Who is delivering the Beatitudes (c) The blessing of the wealthy (d) The blessing of the blind
(a) The location of Jesus (correct)
What is ecclesiology? (a) The study of the church (b) The study of rocks and minerals (c) The study of Jesus (d) The study of the end of the world
(a) The study of the church (correct)
Strict inerrancy says that... (a) Many parts of the Bible are simply wrong. (b) There can be no errors in the Bible. (c) People cannot simply rely on the Bible alone. (d) Faith and reason must be used together.
(b) There can be no errors in the Bible. (correct)
Which is a not one of Thomas Aquinas's ways to prove the existence of God? (a) motion (b) design (c) fallacy (d) causality
(c) fallacy (correct)
4. The question of, "Who benefits?", is one in the discipline of _____. (a) epistemology (b) metaphysics (c) hermeneutics of suspicion (d) eschatology
(c) hermeneutics of suspicion (correct)
6. Which of the following is an issue the pope had to deal with in the modern world? (A) Industrial Revolution (B) Enlightenment (C) Rise of Secularism (D) All of the above
(D) All of the above (Correct)
3. Which is not a reason given by the CDF for no ordination of women in the church? (A) Jesus is male (B) Jesus is from the Middle East (C) Jesus chose 12 males (D) "Unbroken Tradition"
(B) Jesus is from the Middle East (Correct)
5. Which city emphasized the unity of the human and divine in Jesus? (A) Antioch (B) Nicea (C) Alexandria (D) Constantinople
(C) Alexandria (Correct)
2. What is soteriology? (A) History of the church (B) Questioning church teaching (C) Theology branch dealing with salvation (D) The study of priesthood
(C) Theology branch dealing with salvation (Correct)
1. What is the best way to describe a sacrament? (A) Sign that effects what it symbolizes (B) A symbol of the transforming power of God's grace (C) Ritual of the church (D) All of the above
(D) All of the above (Correct)
Which of the following is part of the definition of Heresy, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church? (a) "...an obstinate doubt concerning [some truth which must be believed]" (b) "...a denial of truths we hold to be self-evident" (c) "...to hold a belief about the Trinity different than the Catholic Church" (d) "...to attempt to bring down the church"
(a) "...an obstinate doubt concerning [some truth which must be believed]" (correct)
What does God say to reveal himself to Moses? (a) "I AM WHO AM" (b) "I AM GOD" (c) "WORSHIP ME, YOUR GOD" (d) "I AM THE TRINITY"
(a) "I AM WHO AM" (correct)
When Jesus was holding prayer in the garden, how many times did he disciples fall asleep when he asked them to stay awake? (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 2
(a) 3 (correct)
Who was Dietrich Bonhoeffer? (a) A critic of the German church, during the Nazi era, because they had broken the 10 commandments (b) A German General, during the Nazi era, responsible for the "final solution" (c) A German spy, who fed information to the United States through church officials (d) A priest who stood up to Hitler in Nazi Germany, only to be exiled
(a) A critic of the German church, during the Nazi era, because they had broken the 10 commandments (correct)
What is Q referring to in theology? (a) A hypothetical document that Matthew and Luke draw from (b) Just a letter (c) The abbreviation commonly used for the works of Augustine (d) The abbreviation for Jesus Christ
(a) A hypothetical document that Matthew and Luke draw from (correct)
What is Catharism? (a) A religion believing in 2 gods, one good and one evil (b) An extremely devout form of Catholicism still supported by the Catholic Church (c) A belief system that subscribes to an inerrant view of the Bible (d) The belief system where one could be Jewish and Christian for approx. 80 years after Jesus' death
(a) A religion believing in 2 gods, one good and one evil (correct)
What is a sacrament? (a) A sign that effects what it symbolizes (b) A superhero initiation (c) Pastime (d) Entrance exam
(a) A sign that effects what it symbolizes (correct)
What was a major difference between Alexandria and Antioch in regards to the nature of Christ? (a) Alexandria emphasized unity and Antioch emphasized distinction (b) Alexandria emphasized distinction and Antioch emphasized unity (c) There was no difference between the two (d) Alexandria believed that Jesus was only divine and Antioch believe he was only human
(a) Alexandria emphasized unity and Antioch emphasized distinction (correct)
The Council of Nicea addressed which controversy? (a) Arianism (b) Moralism (c) Donatism (d) Realism
(a) Arianism (correct)
What is anthropomorphism? (a) Assigning human qualities to God (b) A synonym for anthropology (c) The belief in multiple gods (d) The belief that Jesus is not divine
(a) Assigning human qualities to God (correct)
_________ means reconciling what was once broken by sin. (a) Atonement (b) Kenosis (c) Magisterium (d) Pentateuch
(a) Atonement (correct)
1. What are the two sacraments the Bishops and Montanists agreed on? (a) Baptism and the Eucharist (b) Holy Orders and Confirmation (c) Matrimony and Anointing of the Sick (d) Confirmation and Baptism
(a) Baptism and the Eucharist (Answer)
What is the ultimate goal of any Christian? (a) Communion with God (b) To not go to Hell (c) To serve others (d) To live a poor life
(a) Communion with God (correct)
What is the literal translation of incarnation? (a) En-meat-ment (b) In meat we eat (c) A nation of meat (d) Inside of meat
(a) En-meat-ment (correct)
In the creation story in Genesis 1, (a) God's creation was good (b) Humans were the first thing God created (c) God molded the universe out of the body of a defeated God (d) Hell was created
(a) God's creation was good
Which thought system holds that the body and soul are separate entities? (a) Hellenistic (b) Semitic (c) Eschatology (d) Determinism
(a) Hellenistic (correct)
On which grounds did the Monophysites and Chalcedonians disagree? (a) How the humanity and divinity of Christ interact (b) How many gods to worship (c) The relationship between religion and science (d) When Jesus's birthday is
(a) How the humanity and divinity of Christ interact (correct)
What do the Monophysites believe in? (a) Jesus is a synthesis of divine and human (b) Jesus is inferior to the Father (c) Jesus is completely human and completely God (d) Polytheism
(a) Jesus is a synthesis of divine and human*
What does the view of Docetism describe? (a) Jesus is too divine (b) Jesus is not divine enough (c) Divine and human too distinct in Jesus (d) Divine and human not distinct enough in Jesus
(a) Jesus is too divine (correct)
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke are believed to be inspired by an unknown gospel Q, as well as which other Gospel? (a) Mark (b) Thomas (c) John (d) Joe
(a) Mark (correct)
Which of the following was a key belief of the Cathars? (a) Matter is evil (b) God is not cool (c) Jesus was not the savior (d) They didn't like the current Pope
(a) Matter is evil (Correct)
Who of the following is the name of a Gospel in the Bible? (a) Matthew (b) Peter (c) Jesus (d) Mary
(a) Matthew (correct)
3. What are the 4 parts of the Old Testament? (a) Pentateuch, Historical, Wisdom, and Prophets (b) Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (c) Genesis, Numbers, Leviticus, Exodus (d) Revelation, Gospels, Letters, and Law
(a) Pentateuch, Historical, Wisdom, and Prophets (Answer)
Which of the following books is NOT part of the Pentateuch? (a) Psalms (b) Genesis (c) Leviticus (d) Deuteronomy
(a) Psalms (correct)
What are the Beatitudes? (a) Sayings of Jesus (b) A group of angels responsible for raising Jesus to heaven (c) A list of virtues God expects you to have (d) A list of sins the Bible warns humans to avoid
(a) Sayings of Jesus (correct)
What did the Bishops think they held in a higher regard than the Montanists did? (a) Scripture (b) The Trinity (c) Jesus (d) The Church
(a) Scripture (correct)
What is neo-orthodoxy? (a) The theological idea that confronts current culture (b) The theological that Jesus is not human and only divine (c) The theological idea that conforms to current culture (d) The theological idea that evil and good are separate gods
(a) The theological idea that confronts current culture (correct)
Which of the following causes a dispute between the New Prophecy and the bishops? (a) Who holds authority (b) That the end is near (c) The idea of widows remarrying (d) the Sacraments
(a) Who holds authority (correct)
In the Catholic sacramental worldview, the Church is (a) a sacrament of Christ (b) the Eucharist (c) Jesus (d) infallible
(a) a sacrament of Christ (correct)
What does the word Heresy mean? (a) belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine (b) beliefs in concordance with orthodox religious doctrine (c) only believing in one God (d) believing in God but not the Holy Trinity
(a) belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine (correct)
In the Catholic Church, the pope is considered to be infallible on matters of: (a) faith and morals (b) sociology (c) Religion (d) Politics
(a) faith and morals (correct)
A(n) ________ position is a position that varies from the beliefs of the majority on a widely accepted, but not official, church teaching. (a) heterodox (b) soteriological (c) epistemological (d) rationalist
(a) heterodox (correct)
What is a synod? (a) meeting of church leaders (b) conversation with God (c) a devoted Cristian (d) self-realization
(a) meeting of church leaders (correct)
6. What is the definition of soteriology? (a) the study of salvation (b) being completely close minded (c) believing in the Church (d) believing in the resurrection of Jesus
(a) the study of salvation (Answer)
In which of the following is God assigned human qualities? (a) Kenosis (b) Anthropomorphism (c) Polytheism (d) Monotheism
(b) Anthropomorphism (correct)
Which theological school emphasized distinction between human and divine? (a) Rome (b) Antioch (c) Jerusalem (d) Alexandria
(b) Antioch (correct)
Which of these are all examples of a sacrament? (a) Marriage, push-ups, traveling (b) Baptism, marriage, anointing of the sick (c) Confirmation, reconciliation, driving (d) Eucharist, rituals, listening to music
(b) Baptism, marriage, anointing of the sick (correct)
5. The movie Inherit the Wind is based on a true story. John T. Scopes is a historical figure in the true story, who was his fictional equivalent in the movie? (a) Matthew Harrison Brady (b) Bertram Cates (c) Henry Drummond (d) E.K. Hornbeck
(b) Bertram Cates (correct
Which nation's Church system features a government approved Catholic Church and an underground Catholic Church recognized by the Vatican? (a) Brazil (b) China (c) Russia (d) Canada
(b) China (correct)
Which belief says that divinity and matter can never come together and that humans do not meet God? (a) Arius (b) Docetism (c) Modernism (d) Arianism
(b) Docetism (Correct)
Which of these four claims that Jesus is too divine? (a) Arianism (b) Docetism (c) Monophysitism (d) Nestorianism
(b) Docetism (correct)
Reading into the Bible with bias and viewing it how we view the world based upon experiences is called ... (a) Exegesis (b) Eisegesis (c) Eschatology (d) Epistemology
(b) Eisegesis (Correct)
Which of the following is not a book of the Pentateuch? (a) Genesis (b) Elijah (c) Leviticus (d) Numbers
(b) Elijah (correct)
Which of the following is not a sacrament? (a) Baptism (b) Going to Church (c) Confirmation (d) Marriage
(b) Going to Church (correct)
The Pope is, according to Catholic doctrine (a) An unnecessary teaching authority (b) Infallible, under certain conditions (c) Divine (d) Sinless
(b) Infallible, under certain conditions*
What does the view of Arianism describe? (a) Jesus is too divine (b) Jesus is not divine enough (c) Divine and human too distinct in Jesus (d) Divine and human not distinct enough in Jesus
(b) Jesus is not divine enough (correct)
What is Arianism? (a) Jesus is not human, only divine (b) Jesus is not divine, only human ( (c) Jesus is both fully human and fully divine (d) None of the above
(b) Jesus is not divine, only human (correct)
What is a Catholic argument as to why women cannot be ordained? (a) Jesus is a great teacher and loved all people (b) Jesus's disciples were all male (c) Tradition has held that all priests and teachers of the Word are male (d) All of the above
(b) Jesus's disciples were all male*
________ is the teaching authority of the Church (a) Dogma (b) Magisterium (c) Laity (d) Diocese
(b) Magisterium (correct)
Docetism believes that Jesus couldn't be human because _____? (a) He was too strong (b) Matter isn't holy and God is holy, so the two can't mix (c) He didn't sin (d) God was his Father
(b) Matter isn't holy and God is holy, so the two can't mix (correct)
Which churches have seven sacraments? (a) Presbyterian (b) Roman Catholic (c) Methodist (d) Baptist
(b) Roman Catholic (correct)
Which was the nation that most persecuted the first Christians? (a) Greece (b) Rome (c) Israel (d) Palestine
(b) Rome (correct)
What is a heretic? (a) Someone who loves God (b) Someone who goes against a teaching of the church (c) Someone who practices another religion (d) A baby
(b) Someone who goes against a teaching of the church (correct)
What is Soteriology? (a) Old Pope (b) Study of salvation (c) Digging up old bones (d) Religion
(b) Study of salvation (Correct)
The teaching authority of the church is also known as ... (a) The Pope alone (b) The Magisterium (c) Any church leader (d) Authority comes from scripture
(b) The Magisterium (correct)
4. What is the heresy of Modalism? (a) There are three separate parts to the Trinity (b) There is one God with three separate faces (c) The Son and the Spirit are creations of the Father (d) Jesus is fully human but not Divine
(b) There is one God with three separate faces (Answer)
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Cathars? (a) They believed that matter was evil. (b) They did not believe in modesty. (c) They did not believe in the sacraments. (d) They did not believe that the Old Testament was inspired by God.
(b) They did not believe in modesty. (correct)
3. Historians point to ______ as the earliest clear example of a dualist religion. (a) Gnosticism (b) Zoroastrianism (c) Montanism (d) Thessalonianism
(b) Zoroastrianism (correct)
What does heresy mean? (a) agrees with the official teaching of the church (b) opposes official teaching of the church (c) Sometimes agrees and sometimes disagrees with the teaching of the church (d) One of the 7 sacraments
(b) opposes official teaching of the church (correct)
The Magisterium is... (a) a church (b) the teaching authority (c) the pope (d) a set of religious codes
(b) the teaching authority (correct)
How many times was the temple in Jerusalem destroyed? (a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3
(c) 2 (correct)
How many sacraments are in the Catholic Church? (a) 10 (b) 9 (c) 7 (d) 8
(c) 7 (Correct)
How many sacrament(s) are there in total in the Catholic Church? (a) 1 (b) 9 (c) 7 (d) everything is a sacrament
(c) 7 (correct)
Which of the following is false? (a) Dogma never changes (b) You must agree with dogma to be a part of the Catholic Church (c) All doctrine is dogma (d) Doctrine can change in the church
(c) All doctrine is dogma (Correct)
Which of the following is not a sacrament in the Catholic Church? (a) Baptism (b) Marriage (c) Birth (d) Anointing the sick
(c) Birth (correct)
1. Which of these ancient cities was not one of the five major centers of Christian thought in the 5th century? (a) Constantinople (b) Alexandria (c) Carthage (d) Antioch
(c) Carthage (correct)
What does the view of Nestorianism describe? (a) Jesus is too divine (b) Jesus is not divine enough (c) Divine and human too distinct in Jesus (d) Divine and human not distinct enough in Jesus
(c) Divine and human too distinct in Jesus (correct)
The study of how one comes to know knowledge is? (a) Theology (b) Soteriology (c) Epistemology (d) Ecclesiology
(c) Epistemology (correct)
Which of the following is true in terms of the Beatitudes' account on Matthew 5? (a) The account is filled with woes (b) It uses the word "you" instead of "those" (c) It takes place on a mountain (d) It takes place on a plain
(c) It takes place on a mountain (correct)
What do the Chalcedonians believe in? (a) Jesus is a synthesis of divine and human (b) Jesus is inferior to the Father (c) Jesus is fully human and fully divine (d) Separation of church and state
(c) Jesus is fully human and fully divine*
Which of the Gospels was originally written for a largely Gentile community? (a) Matthew (b) Mark (c) Luke (d) John
(c) Luke (correct)
Biblical scholars claim that an unknown source "Q" contributed to which of the gospels? (a) Mark and Matthew (b) Mark and John (c) Matthew and Luke (d) Luke and John
(c) Matthew and Luke (correct)
Which is not one of the 4 Christological heresies? (a) Arianism (b) Docetism (c) Modernism (d) Monophysitism
(c) Modernism (Correct)
Which belief asserts that there is only one divine nature rather than two natures in Jesus Christ? (a) Arianism (b) Christology (c) Monophysitism (d) Lutheranism
(c) Monophysitism (correct)
Soteriology deals with questions of? (a) Penance (b) Death (c) Salvation (d) Baptism
(c) Salvation (correct)
What is a scandal? (a) A TV show (b) a food (c) Something you stumble upon when trying to have trust in something (d) Going against one's religious teachings
(c) Something you stumble upon when trying to have trust in something (correct)
2. How did the Council of Nicea defend against Arianism? (a) The Father created the Son (b) Jesus was born fully human but partly divine (c) The Father and Son are Homoousious (d) The Father came before the Son
(c) The Father and Son are Homoousious (Answer)
How did the Church destroy the Cathars? (a) They slowly died out due to a lack of numbers and support (b) They compromised on their ideals and welcomed them into the church (c) The church eradicated them through a crusade (d) The church paid them off
(c) The church eradicated them through a crusade (correct)
What is Monophysitism? (a) God cannot be human (b) The human and the divine push each other away (c) The divine over powers the human (d) The human and they divine are one
(c) The divine over powers the human (correct)
How many times did leadership in Alexandria overthrow leadership in Constantinople over the course of 50 years in the fifth century? (a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four
(c) Three (correct)
Which ecumenical council did not establish a dogma? (a) Nicea (b) Chalcedon (c) Vatican II (d) Ephesus
(c) Vatican II (correct)
What is heterodoxy? (a) an official teaching (b) mixing two religions (c) a minority position vs a non-settled point (d) not believing in the church's teachings
(c) a minority position vs a non-settled point (correct)
What is the ultimate end of a person according to Vatican II? (a) reaching absolute realization (b) discovering "my way" explanations (c) communion with God (d) earthly delight
(c) communion with God (correct)
Which term means the study of the church? (a) Modernism (b) Montanism (c) ecclesiology (d) exegesis
(c) ecclesiology (correct)
What is Heresy associated with? (a) strict interpretation (b) loose interpretation (c) opposing official teachings (d) agreeing with official teachings
(c) opposing official teachings (correct)
What does metaphysics mean? (a) real and empirical (b) not real but empirical (c) real but not empirical (d) God's self- communication
(c) real but not empirical (correct)
Which meetings established dogma(s)? (a) Nicea (b) Ephesus (c) Chalcedon (d) All of the above
(d) All of the above (correct)
Which of these are beliefs of the Cathars? (a) Matter is evil (b) No sacraments because they involve matter (c) Old Testament is not inspired by God (d) All of the above
(d) All of the above (correct)
Why did the Israelites ask Samuel for a king? (a) To be like other nations (b) Samuel was getting old c) To have a military leader (d) All of the above
(d) All of the above (correct)
Which is not a Sacrament? (a) Baptism (b)Marriage (c) Reconciliation (d) Altar service
(d) Altar service (correct)
Which City represented emphasized distinction between the two natures of Christ? (a) Rome (b) Constantinople (c) Alexandria (d) Antioch
(d) Antioch (correct)
What is a Gentile? (a) Any Jewish man (b) An especially devout Jewish person (c) A Christian, but not an atheist (d) Anyone that is not Jewish
(d) Anyone that is not Jewish (correct)
What does the view of Monophysitism describe? (a) Jesus is too divine (b) Jesus is not divine enough (c) Divine and human too distinct in Jesus (d) Divine and human not distinct enough in Jesus
(d) Divine and human not distinct enough in Jesus (correct)
5. The audience of Luke's Gospel were _____ (a) Jews (b) Assyrians (c) Disciples (d) Gentile Christians
(d) Gentile Christians (Answer)
Which of the following is NOT one of the five major Christian cities in antiquity? (a) Constantinople (b) Rome (c) Alexandria (d) Israel
(d) Israel (correct)
Which of the following is not a Sacrament of the Roman Catholic Church? (a) Baptism (b) Eucharist (c) Marriage (d) Liturgy of the Word
(d) Liturgy of the Word (correct)
What is a difference between the Beatitudes in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke? (a) The Beatitudes don't appear in Luke. (b) Matthew's are depicted at night while Luke's are during the day. (c) Matthew's includes woes while Luke's focuses on blessings. (d) Luke's includes woes while Matthew's focuses on blessings.
(d) Luke's includes woes while Matthew's focuses on blessings. (correct)
What is one of the beliefs of the Cathars? (a) There are sacraments (b) The OT was inspired by God (c) Music will be the downfall of society (d) Matter is evil
(d) Matter is evil (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a difference between the account of the Beatitudes in Matthew and Luke? (a) Matthew sets the scene on a mountain; Luke sets it on an open plain (b) Luke lists several woes in addition to the Beatitudes (c) Matthew addresses "them / they"; Luke addresses "you" (d) Matthew's beatitudes are told by Jesus; Luke's beatitudes are told by John
(d) Matthew's beatitudes are told by Jesus; Luke's beatitudes are told by John (correct)
Which is not a part of the Pentateuch? (a) Deuteronomy (b) Leviticus (c) Genesis (d) The Gospels
(d) The Gospels (correct)
What is the Catholic church's view of the Holy Trinity? (a) That it can be fully understood and explained (b) It is transcendent (c) Three separate beings all with different powers (d) Three distinct Persons that are not divided but are one
(d) Three distinct Persons that are not divided but are one (correct)
Which of the following did not establish dogma? (a) Nicea (b) Ephesus (c) Chalcedon (d) Vatican II
(d) Vatican II (correct)
6. Why does Luck say the Bible alone is not enough and theology is necessary? (a) history has influenced the Bible (b) we read the Bible with biases (c) the Bible has contradictions within it, and we need to go outside it to reason them out (d) all of the above
(d) all of the above (correct)
What is the name of the famous violent Christian invasion of Middle Eastern countries? (a) the Renegades (b) the Pilgrimage (c) the Peloponnesian War (d) the Crusades
(d) the Crusades (correct)
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the relationship between dogmas and doctrines? (a) All dogmas are doctrines, but not all doctrines are dogmas. (b) All doctrines are dogmas, but not all dogmas are doctrines. (c) They mean the same thing and are interchangeable. (d) They are not related.
*(a) All dogmas are doctrines, but not all doctrines are dogmas.
The term for reading out of the text is: (a) exegesis (b) laity (c) magisterium (d) eisegesis
*(a) exegesis
Who was the major ruler during the "Golden Age" of ancient Israel? (a) King Solomon (b) King Soul (c) King David (d) Exodus
*(c) King David
Which of the following is the best definition for eschatology? (a) the study of religious faith, practice, and experience (b) the mission or purpose of the church (c) the end of all things, God's plan for history (d) an explanation of where a word came from
*(c) the end of all things, God's plan for history
In what approximately what year was the Exodus? (a) 70 BCE (b) 333 BCE (c) 722 BCE (d) 1280 BCE
*(d) 1280 BCE
Which of the following philosophies on the divinity of the Trinity are accepted by the Christian Church? (a) Partialism (b) Arianism (c) Modalism (d) None of the above
*(d) None of the above
In approximately what year did King Solomon die? A) 929 BCE B) 1000 BCE C) 587 BCE D) 539 BCE
A) 929 BCE (correct)
Which holy city emphasized the Nestorian belief that in Jesus there were in essence two persons? A) Antioch B) Rome C) Alexandria D) Constantinople
A) Antioch (correct)
In what year was the Syllabus of Errors published? A. 1864 B. 1984 C. 1876 D. 1989
A. 1864
Which of the following is an example of a church sacrament? A. Baptism B. Clothes C. Schools D. Theology
A. Baptism
What is a definition of heresy? A. Conscious deviation from a proclaimed teaching of a church B. Seeking of changes in the doctrine of the church C. Rejection and abandonment of the Catholic Church D. Welcoming and integrating Gentiles into the Church
A. Conscious deviation from a proclaimed teaching of a church (correct)
In theology, the study of the end of all things is called .... A. Eschatology B. Exegesis C. Magisterium D. Ecclesiology
A. Eschatology (correct)
What is incarnation? A. God becomes human B. Human becomes god C. Suffering to make things right D. Worshipping one God
A. God becomes human (correct)
Which of the following are NOT one of the objections to the Roman Catholic Church discussed by Martin Albl? A. The Catholic Church assumes too much authority over Christian doctrine B. Hierarchical leadership in the Catholic Church contradicts modern values of democracy C. The Catholic Church's claims that the Church is necessary for salvation are arrogant D. The Church claims that the pope is inerrant but no human can claim to be inerrant
A. The Catholic Church assumes too much authority over Christian doctrine (correct)
In the film Inherit the Wind schoolteacher Bertram Cates was on trial for teaching what in a public school? A. Theory of Evolution B. Natural Law C. Physics D. Seven Day Creation Story
A. Theory of Evolution (Correct)
Which form of Christianity believed that Jesus' human nature was swallowed up in the divine? A) Nestorianism B) Monophysitism C) Docetism D) Arianism
B) Monophysitism (correct)
The Exodus took place in approximately what year? A. 1985 AD B. 1280 BC C. 70 BC D. 1738 BC
B. 1280 BC (Correct)
Where does evil come from according to Albl? A. Pandora's box B. An original good C. Satan D. The Patriots
B. An original good (correct)
Who published the Syllabus of Errors? A. Pope Francis B. Pope Pius IX C. Donald Luck D. Pope John
B. Pope Pius IX
Which of the following is the correct definition for Chalcedon? A. fully divine B. fully divine and fully human C. fully human D. whole world
B. fully divine and fully human (correct)
Which belief acknowledges that there are multiple gods, but only worships one god? A) Monotheism B) Partialism C) Monolatry D) Modalism
C) Monolatry (correct)
In what approximately what year was the Exodus? A. 333BCE B. 64BCE C. 1280BCE D. 478BCE
C. 1280BCE (correct)
What does Luck identify as "hardly conscious assumptions we have about how the world is put together, why it works the way it does, and what helps to make sense of events?" A. Faith B. Modalism C. Basic Reality Kit D. Rationalism
C. Basic Reality Kit (correct)
Which system of thought holds that matter is evil? A. Arianism B. Catholicism C. Gnostics D. Heresy
C. Gnostics
1. Which Pope published the Syllabus of Errors? A. Pope John Paul II B. Pope Boniface VII C. Pope Pius IX D. Pope Benedict XV
C. Pope Pius IX (Correct)
Which of the following are NOT differences in the Beatitudes of Matthew and Luke? A. The setting of Jesus' speaking B. The presence of Woes in Luke but not Matthew C. The command to rejoice and be glad in the face of persecution D. The subject of the Blessings: "Those" in Matthew and "You" in Luke
C. The command to rejoice and be glad in the face of persecution (correct)
Which of the following is not one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church? A) Eucharist B) Anointing the sick C) Baptism D) Resurrection
D) Resurrection (correct)
What other city was Antioch at constantly feuding with? A. Jerusalem B. Rome C. Constantinople D. Alexandria
D. Alexandria (Correct)
What of the following did Cathars NOT believe? A. Matter is evil B. Old Testament is not inspired by God C. No Sacraments D. All matter is good
D. All matter is good (correct)
What does a Hellenistic viewpoint have to say about the body and soul? A. Soul is non existent B. Body and Soul are one C. Soul is lesser than the body D. Body and Soul are separate
D. Body and Soul are separate (Correct)
Which concept is related to Docetism? A. God and humans are one B. Humans are partially gods C. God is partly human D. God is holy, matter is not, therefore they cannot meet
D. God is holy, matter is not, therefore they cannot meet
Which of the following is not a form of heresy? A. Docetism B. Arianism C. Monarchianism D. Monotheism
D. Monotheism (correct)
Which of the following are NOT central ideas of the Incarnation of Jesus? A. The Particularity of Jesus B. The Humility of God C. True God and True Man D. The Unity of the Father and Son
D. The Unity of the Father and Son (correct)
Eschatology is the study of what? A. How we know what we know B. The Holy Trinity C. The life of Jesus Christ D. The end of all things
D. The end of all things (Correct)
What is determinism? a. Human thought and behavior are determined already b. You doubt therefore you are c. Widespread agreement on right and wrong d. None of the above
Human thought and behavior are determined already
4) The Jewish holiday recalling God's tenth plague in Exodus is called: a) Passover b) Pentecost c) Yom Kippur d) Rosh Hashanah
a) Passover (correct)
Which of these Popes issued the Syllabus of Errors? a) Pius IX b) Leo XIII c) Francis d) Benedict XVI
a) Pius IX (correct)
What did Kelly claim would have prevented the Monophysite controversy? a) Understanding and practicing religious freedom b) A political meeting between leaders c) Stronger leadership d) A religious compromise
a) Understanding and practicing religious freedom (correct)
1. Which term describes the methods or means by which God saves (dealing with salvation)? a) soteriology b) ecclesiology c) heresy d) Docetism
a) soteriology (correct)
What is the idea that the Son and Spirt are creations of the Father? a. Arianism b. Modalism c. Partialism d. Polytheism
a. Arianism (correct)
Who is the author of Catching the Light? a. Arthur Zajonc b. Tom Beaudoin c. Martin Albl d. Donald Luck
a. Arthur Zajonc (correct)
Which of the following did NOT think that matter was evil? a. Catholics b. Cathars c. Gnostics d. Hellenists
a. Catholics
Theology of the church is called: a. Ecclesiology b. Magisterium c. Laity d. synod
a. Ecclesiology (correct)
What did the Antiochenes emphasize differently from Alexandria? a. Emphasized distinction of divine and human b. Emphasized unity of divine c. Emphasized separation of state and church d. Allowing divorced to remarry
a. Emphasized distinction of divine and human
Which of the following is not one of the 7 sacraments of the Catholic Church? a. Father Peter b. Confirmation c. Marriage d. Confession
a. Father Peter (correct)
1. What was the main issue in the movie Inherit the Wind? a. Fundamentalists vs. Darwinian theory b. Catholics vs. Jews c. Catholics vs. Protestants d. Rebels vs. The Empire
a. Fundamentalists vs. Darwinian theory (correct)
4. What is meant by the term "Chalcedonian"? a. Jesus is fully human and divine b. It is another word for Bishops c. It means all creation is potentially a sacrament d. It is a sacrament
a. Jesus is fully human and divine (correct)
Israel, in 929 BC, split into the two kingdoms of Israel and ________ a. Judah b. Jehovah c. Tel Aviv d. Haifa
a. Judah (correct)
What is the best definition of atonement? a. Making whole again b. Something you stumble over c. Divine communication with God d. Making God sad
a. Making whole again
What author talks about the "analogy of being"? a. Martin Albl b. Martin of Tours c. Donald Luck d. Tom Beaudoin
a. Martin Albl (correct)
Which of the following describes soteriology? a. Study of salvation b. Study of the church c. Study of Jay Wright d. Study of the end of all things
a. Study of salvation (correct)
What is the definition of Theology? a. The study of God and religious belief b. The study of stars c. The study of evolution d. The study of math
a. The study of God and religious belief (correct)
1. What is "soteriology"? a. Theology dealing with salvation b. Theology dealing with the Trinity c. Theology dealing with the Pope d. Theology dealing with Dogmas
a. Theology dealing with salvation (correct)
6. What was one of the purposes of Pius's Syllabus of Errors? a. To condemn freedom of religion b. To declare war against the Italians c. To say what was wrong with the French Revolution d. To admit the mistakes that the Church had made in the past
a. To condemn freedom of religion (correct)
According to the Christian tradition, why does God reveal himself to mankind? a. To gather up all things in divine communion b. To show His power c. Because He had to d. To make others believe in Him
a. To gather up all things in divine communion
What are the common characteristics between Genesis and Enuma Elish? a. Water b. Peaceful creation c. Humans are slaves d. Society was monotheist
a. Water (correct)
Which question arises due to the hermeneutic of suspicion? a. Who benefits? b. Why am I doing this? c. Where is God? d. Who am I?
a. Who benefits?
What is C.S. Lewis' Moral Law? a. Widespread agreement about right and wrong b. Our individual conscience c. examination of reality d. outside our normal reality
a. Widespread agreement about right and wrong (correct)
What were the Papal States concerned with during the 19th century? a. keeping power b. including science into Christianity c. stopping the French Revolution d. encouraging the Industrial Revolution
a. keeping power (correct)
What is the definition of heterodoxy a. minority view of not established teaching b. the moral poisoning of society c. God is holy d. cultural context
a. minority view of not established teaching (correct)
What is heterodoxy? a. opposition to a Teaching that has not been established b. Teaching that has been established c. The teaching authority of the Church d. A meeting of church officials
a. opposition to a Teaching that has not been established (correct)
What is a difference between the Beatitudes of Matthew and Luke? a) Matthew uses the pronoun "you" while Luke uses "they" b) Luke uses the pronoun "you" while Matthew uses "they" c) Matthew's are longer than Luke's d) There is no major difference.
b) Luke uses the pronoun "you" while Matthew uses "they" (correct)
_____________ Inerrancy claims that the Bible has no mistakes of any kind. a) Complete b) Strict c) Limited d) Rigid
b) Strict (Correct)
6. What did the term Nestorianism imply? a) Scandal in the church b) That Jesus was 2 persons (Human Jesus and Divine Son of God) c) Opposing official teaching d) Changing of Doctrine
b) That Jesus was 2 persons (Human Jesus and Divine Son of God) (correct)
2) According to Albl, where does evil come from? a) Original Sin b) The distortion of good c) The Devil d) Judas
b) The distortion of good (correct)
What is the main difference between dogma and doctrine? a) dogma can change while doctrine stays the same b) doctrine can change while dogma stays the same c) dogma is spoken teaching while doctrine is written teachings d) There is no major difference.
b) doctrine can change while dogma stays the same (correct)
2. What term is used to describe taking a minority position against a non-settled point? a) heresy b) heterodoxy c) strict inerrancy d) dogma
b) heterodoxy (correct)
3. What is the word used to describe ancient Israelites that recognized many gods but only worshipped one? a) monotheism b) monolatry c) moral law d) heretic
b) monolatry (correct)
Which of the following describes heterodoxy? a. A skin disease b. A minority position against a non-settled point c. Opposing official teaching d. Official church teaching
b. A minority position against a non-settled point (correct
What is a synod? a. A church b. Any meeting of church officials c. A palace d. A synagogue
b. Any meeting of church officials
1. Which of the following believed in dualism? a. Catholics b. Cathars c. Monophysites d. Lutherans
b. Cathars
3. Which of the following is not one of the 7 sacraments of the Catholic Church? a. Baptism b. Death c. Confession d. Orders
b. Death
What is the major difference between doctrines and dogmas? a. Doctrines are written by the Pope, while dogmas can be written by any ecclesiastic figure. b. Doctrines can change, while dogmas cannot c. Doctrines are read during Sunday Mass, while dogmas are read during weekday Mass. d. Doctrines portray how we should act, while dogmas say how we shouldn't act.
b. Doctrines can change, while dogmas cannot
What does Albl say about evil? a. Evil is a test for heaven b. Evil has no being c. There is no evil even if humans do not have all the answers d. We can't know what is good without evil
b. Evil has no being
What are one of the reasons why Gregory XVI, Pius IX, Leo XII, and Pius X loathed or feared modernism? a. No reason b. French Revolution c. Industrial Revolution d. The Railroad System
b. French Revolution (correct)
The Cathars held which of the following beliefs? a. Modalism b. Gnosticism c. Perichoresis d. All of the above
b. Gnosticism (correct)
What is the difference between Heresy and Heterodoxy? a. Heresy is an opinion and heterodox is not an opinion b. Heresy means to oppose official teaching and heterodoxy is a minority position against a non-settled point c. Heresy is a minority position against a non-settled point and heterodox means to oppose official teaching d. None of the above
b. Heresy means to oppose official teaching and heterodoxy is a minority position against a non-settled point (correct)
What was Chalcedon's solution? a. Jesus is only human b. Jesus is fully divine and fully human c. Jesus is only divine d. Jesus did not exist
b. Jesus is fully divine and fully human (correct)
Bernard Law, a cardinal in the Catholic Church, resigned from his position for what reason? a. Conversion to Protestantism b. Sexual abuse scandal c. Corruption accusations
b. Sexual abuse scandal (correct)
Ecclesiology is the study of: a. The Holy Trinity b. The Church c. Saints d. The end of all things
b. The Church (Correct)
Which is NOT one of the reasons why the Israelites wanted a king? a. To have a king like other nations b. To establish order upon their catastrophic society c. Because Samuel's sons were corrupt d. Because Samuel was getting old
b. To establish order upon their catastrophic society (correct)
A dogma a. changes while a doctrine is permanent b. does not change c. both dogmas and doctrines can change d. Neither dogmas nor doctrines can change
b. does not change (correct)
What is a Basic Reality Kit? a. first amendment rights b. fundamental beliefs and associations c. a system of checks and balances d. survival kit
b. fundamental beliefs and associations (correct)
What are the Beatitudes? a. Colonies b. teachings of Jesus found in Matthew 5 and Luke 6 c. Gospel of John d. Positions in the Catholic Church
b. teachings of Jesus found in Matthew 5 and Luke 6 (correct)
The leaders of which ancient city often overthrew the rulers of Constantinople due to religious disagreement? a) Antioch b) Jerusalem c) Alexandria d) Rome
c) Alexandria (CORRECT)
What does Docetism suggest? a) Jesus is both fully human and fully divine but the two natures are mixed together b) Jesus is more divine than he is human c) Jesus cannot physically be both fully human and fully divine d) Jesus is more human than he is divine
c) Jesus cannot physically be both fully human and fully divine (CORRECT)
What is the moment of emptying or pouring out of oneself? a) Exegesis b) Kentalba c) Kenosis d) Genosis
c) Kenosis (Correct)
1) The teaching authority of the Church is known as the: a) Clergy b) Pope c) Magisterium d) Council of Elders
c) Magisterium (correct)
Which of the listed Gospels is the oldest, and thus the basis for some of the following gospels? a) Matthew b) Luke c) Mark d) John
c) Mark (CORRECT)
5) The first five books of the Bible are called: a) Prophets b) Proverbs c) Pentateuch (correct) d) Wisdom
c) Pentateuch (correct)
Eisegesis is ____________________ and Exegesis is ________________________ a) Good; Bad b) Reading out of; Reading into c) Reading into; Reading out of d) Both a & b
c) Reading into; Reading out of (Correct)
A sign that effects what it symbolizes in the Catholic Church is known as a ___________. a) Sign of the Cross b) Genuflection c) Sacrament d) Kneeling
c) Sacrament (Correct)
3) Which of the following is not a common heresy regarding the Trinity: a) Modalism b) Arianism c) The belief in three Persons who are all equally God d) Partialism
c) The belief in three Persons who are all equally God (correct)
4. What group directly destroyed the Cathars? a) the citizens of Languedoc b) the Jewish people c) the Crusaders d) Catholics
c) the Crusaders (correct)
Religious freedom became an issue during which of the following conflicts? a. The Monophysite controversy b. The Cathar crusade c. Both d. Neither
c. Both (correct)
Which of the following is: a minority position against a non-settled point? a. Heresy b. Heretics c. Heterodoxy d. Heredity
c. Heterodoxy
What is the teaching authority of the church? a. Dogma b. Doctrine c. Magisterium d. Justice
c. Magisterium (correct)
Which of the following is not recognized as an ecumenical council? a. Nicea b. Ephesus c. New York d. Vatican II
c. New York (answer)
What does a heretic do? a. Teach religious classes b. Work as a church official c. Oppose established teachings d. Follow the course to become a priest
c. Oppose established teachings (correct)
4. Which is not one of Albl's challenges of the Christian Church? a. The Church is too ritualistic b. How can a human claim to be inerrant? c. The Church owns too much land d. Why is an organized Church necessary?
c. The Church owns too much land (correct)
2. Which of the following statements was not a similarity between the New Prophecy and the bishops of the Early Church? a. The end is near b. Martyrs c. The role of women d. Remarriage of widows
c. The role of women
3. What most likely is the reason why the synoptic gospels are so similar? a. They were written at the same time b. The authors knew each other c. There was some other source that we no longer have today d. The authors were friend with Jesus
c. There was some other source that we no longer have today (correct)
Hermeneutics of suspicion asks which of the following questions? a. What is it saying? b. Who wins? c. Who benefits? d. What was the right answer?
c. Who benefits? (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an argument for why women should NOT be ordained? a) Jesus is a man b) Jesus chose 12 men as his followers c) It is a tradition of the Catholic Church to only ordain men d) Women were the first to share the news that Jesus had risen
d) Women were the first to share the news that Jesus had risen (CORRECT)
5. Who were Gentiles? a) followers of God b) prophets c) bishops d) anyone who isn't Jewish
d) anyone who isn't Jewish (correct)
What is the magisterium? a) an ancient temple b) a meeting to establish doctrine c) a specific group following the teachings of Jesus d) the teaching authority of the church
d) the teaching authority of the church
What did the Cathars believe? a. Matter and possessions are evil b. God did not inspire the Old Testament c. Sacraments are not to be used d. All of the above
d. All of the above
According to Luck, which characteristics are a part of our basic reality kit? a. Hopes b. Loyalties c. Values d. All of the above
d. All of the above (correct)
What was an outcome that resulted from Gregory XVI's hatred or fear of modernism? a. Free Press b. Freedom of Speech c. Indifferentism d. Banning access to the Railroad System
d. Banning access to the Railroad System (correct)
Which is not a statement made by the author Downey? a. Christ is a sacrament of God's love b. Church is a sacrament of Christ c. All creation is potentially a sacrament d. Baptism is not a sacrament
d. Baptism is not a sacrament (correct)
Which is not a figure in the Bible? a. Samuel b. Jeremiah c. David d. George
d. George (correct)
The Pentateuch is made of all but which one of these books? a. Leviticus b. Genesis c. Exodus d. Judges
d. Judges (correct)
Which of the following are not one of the five important cities in Christian antiquity? a. Jerusalem b. Rome c. Antioch d. London
d. London (correct)
5. What is NOT a difference between the beatitudes of Luke and Matthew? a. Matthew takes place on a mountain, Luke on a plain b. Matthew focused on poor in spirit, while Luke focused on being physically poor c. In Matthew, all begin with blessed, and in Luke 4 begin with blessed and 4 with woes d. Matthew learned his directly from Jesus, Luke did not
d. Matthew learned his directly from Jesus, Luke did not (correct)
Which is not part of the sacramental worldview? a. Christ is a sacrament of God's love. b. The church is a sacrament of Christ. c. Church is most true self when celebrating 7 sacraments. d. Objects are not sacraments
d. Objects are not sacraments
Which of the following are not one of Thomas Aquinas's five ways to prove the existence of God? a. Motion b. Design c. Causality d. Sense
d. Sense (correct)
What is ecclesiology? a. inferring from scripture b. limited inerrancy c. relying on the Bible alone d. The study of the Christian Church
d. The study of the Christian Church (correct)
By what name did God reveal himself to Moses? a. Jesus b. Allah c. LORD d. YHWH (I AM WHO AM)
d. YHWH (I AM WHO AM) (correct)
Which is a sacrament of the Roman Catholic Church? a. Anointing of the Sick b. Making holy journey to the Vatican c. Confirmation d. both a and c
d. both a and c (correct)
