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PHI 114: Rel Test 4: Christianity > Christianity > Flashcards

Christianity Flashcards

1
Q

The Eastern Orthodox struggle over the removal images of Jesus and the Saints from churches was called the _______________.

A

Iconoclastic Controversy

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The religious movement that believed this world is evil due to its materiality was called __________________.

A

Gnosticism

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The building used for worship among many Christians, derived from the Roman courts, is called a(n) _______________.

A

basilica

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The movement for greater cooperation and understanding among Christian Churches is called _________________________.

A

Ecumenism

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The legal system that codifies ethical, organizational, and other matters in the Roman Catholic Church is called _________________________.

A

Canon Law

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_________________________ was the Roman Emperor whose toleration of Christianity in the year 312 ushered in a new era for Christianity.

A

Constantine

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The term for Christian worship that translates into “work of the people” is _________________.

A

Liturgy

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The movement for more understanding and cooperation between Christian denominations is called

a. The Creed b. Liberation Theology 


    c. Fundamentalist       d. Ecumenism
A

d. Ecumenism

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The term “Gospel” is most often translated as

a. Martyrdom 


    b. "Good News"
    c. The doctrine of the Virgin Birth  	
    d. Cooperation among Christian Churches
A

b. “Good News”

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  1. Members of the new monastic orders were called
    a. monestaries
    b. martyrs
    c. friars
    d. icons
A

c. friars

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The Trinity refers to

a. the concept of God in three distinct persons.
b. the need for a

“

born again

”

experience.
c. the modern papacy.
d. the first three commandments.

A

a. the concept of God in three distinct persons.

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The internal organized opposition to official church doctrine was characterized as

a. heresy
b. gnostic
c. iconoclasm
d. mosaic

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a. heresy

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The modern movement that seeks to spread the Gospel and encourage conversion is called

a. Ecumensim b. Communion
c. Evangelicalism d. Heresy

A

c. Evangelicalism

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The term “catechumen” refers to

a. The destruction of religious icons.
b. transformation of the communion host.
c. An individual preparing for baptism.
d. The cooperation among Christian churches.

A

c. An individual preparing for baptism.

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The movement that stresses the active Christian opposition to evil social structures and institutions is called

a. Iconoclasm b. Liberation Theology
c. The Cult of the Saints d. Theotokos

A

C. The Cult of the Saint

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The teaching that the Virgin Mary is the “mother/bearer of God” is called

    a. Iconoclasm	b. 	Ecumenism
 	c. Theotokos	d. 	Canonical
A

c. Theotokos

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Monasticism refers to

a. Monks and nuns living in community.
b. An individual devotion to the teachings of Christ.
c. The Roman pagan religion.
d. The destruction of religious icons by Rome.

A

a. Monks and nuns living in community.

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18
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The Latin Cross with the body of Jesus on it is known as a/an

a. iconostasis
b. ichthus
c. crucifix
d. martyr

A

c. crucifix

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The term “martyrdom” refers to

a. feeling of guilt associated with sin. 

    b. Roman conversions to Christianity
 	c. the death of Christians for their faith	
   d. critical depictions of Christianity
A

c. the death of Christians for their faith

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The term “anabaptist” literally means

a.

“

magistrate

”


b.

“

rebaptizer

”


c.

“

reformer

”


d.

“

heretic

”


A

b. “rebaptizer”

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Two distinct theological “schools” dominated the ancient church

a. the status of Jesus founded on his humanity.
b. the Trinitarian Heresy.
c. the status of Jesus rooted primarily in His divinity.
d. the divinity of all believers.

A

a. the status of Jesus founded on his humanity.

c. the status of Jesus rooted primarily in His divinity.

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Anabaptists believed

a. that only adults who have had a conversion experience should be baptized.
b. government and the church should be intertwined.
c. in a strict moral code for church members.
d. in pacifism and refusal to go to war.

A

a. that only adults who have had a conversion experience should be baptized.
c. in a strict moral code for church members.
d. in pacifism and refusal to go to war.

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The Nicene Creed affirmed

a. belief in the Trinity.
b. belief in the incarnation of Jesus.
c. the distinction between Protestant and Catholic churches.
d. eventual return and judgement by Jesus.

A

a. belief in the Trinity.
b. belief in the incarnation of Jesus.
d. eventual return and judgement by Jesus.

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24
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The “canonical” Gospels include

a. Matthew b. Luke
c. Thomas d. Paul

A

a. Matthew

b. Luke

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Among the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church are

a. Annulment b. Ordination
c. Ex Opre Operato d. Confirmation

A

b. Ordination

d. Confirmation

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The Second Vatican Council

a. recognized the role of the laity.
b. had altars moved away for the wall and had priests face the congregation.
c. closed off communication and cooperation with other Christian churches.
d. advocated tolerance of non-Christian faiths.

A

a. recognized the role of the laity.
b. had altars moved away for the wall and had priests face the congregation.
d. advocated tolerance of non-Christian faiths.

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The 16th century reformer, Martin Luther, advocated

a. the sole authority of the Bible over the Church.

    b. opposition to all secular authority.
    c. teaching the salvation was through faith alone.
    d. ending the trading of indulgences for money.
A

a. the sole authority of the Bible over the Church.
c. teaching the salvation was through faith alone.
d. ending the trading of indulgences for money.

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28
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What does the term transubstantiation refer to?

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The belief that the bread and wine are transformed in all but appearance into the substance of Christ’s body.

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29
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The informal symbol of Christianity, the fish, connects to what event in Jesus’ ministry, and to what Greek word?

A
  1. It is connected to the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, and the Greek word for fish, ishthus, an acronym for “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.”
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30
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What are “indulgences,” the selling of which Martin Luther opposed?

A

. Certificates securing the forgiveness of punishment in the next world.

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31
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What is the “charismatic movement?”

A

The charismatic movement is a development within Christianity where the gifts of the Holy Spirit, such a speaking in tongues and healing, are emphasized.

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What was the main focus of the Puritans?

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The reformation and purification of the Church of England.

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What was the main focus of the council at Chalcedon in 451?

A

The relationship between the human and divine natures of Jesus.

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34
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What is meant by the “charismatic movement?”

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The modern Christian movement stressing the supernatural “gifts of the Holy Spirit.”

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35
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What is the significance of the crucifix?

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It is a representation of the suffering of Jesus by depicting his body on it.

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36
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How did the early Christian community view itself?

A

Early Christians were predominantly Jews who saw themselves as a reform movement within Judaism.

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Briefly describe the main concern of Martin Luther that led to the Magisterial Reform movement.

A

. Luther was concerned initially by the selling of “indulgences,” certificates for shortening one’s time in purgatory, to fund a new basilica in Rome.

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38
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What was the role of the papacy in the post-Roman ruled Europe?

A

After the fall of Rome, the papacy became the unifying cultural institution for European powers

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39
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What aspect of Christianity in the Global South does the author attribute to Mark Noll?

A

Noll suggests that there is less interest in historic patterns of church governance and doctrine than in the fight between good and evil and growing disparity between the rich and the poor.

40
Q

The four canonical gospels are in complete agreement in terms of the timing and length of the ministry of Jesus.

a. True

    b. False
A

False

41
Q

Gnosticism taught that this world is evil and hostile to the good.

a. True
b. False

A

True

42
Q

“Indulgences” were allowances for shortened time in purgatory sold by the church to raise funds for a new cathedral in Rome.

a. True
b. False

A

True

43
Q

The removal of two-dimensional depictions of Jesus and the saints was called iconostasis

a. True
b. False

A

False

44
Q

Paul of Tarsus believed that the message of Jesus was intended for Jews exclusively.

a. True
b. False

A

False

45
Q

Eastern Orthodoxy tended to preserve indigenous cultures more than Roman Catholicism did.

a. True
b. False

A

True

46
Q

The Second Vatican Council was called to address possible areas of reform within the Roman Catholic Church.

a. True
b. False

A

True

47
Q

Iconostasis refers to a screen or wall of icons between the people and the altar in Orthodox churches.

a. True
b. False

A

True

48
Q

All four Gospels depict the same chronology associated with the life of Jesus.

a. True
b. False

A

False

49
Q

Christianity began as a prophetic Jewish reform movement.

     a. True
     b. False
A

True

50
Q

Paul of Tarsus was an eye-witness to the ministry of Jesus.

a. True
b. False

A

False

51
Q

The Greek word for “rock” is similar to the Greek version of “Paul”.

A

False

52
Q

If a member of the Church sins against one, one should never forgive him.

A

False

53
Q

Jesus said that one should forgive a member of the Church who sins against one 49 times.

A

False

54
Q

The Pauline letters are arranged by length.

A

True

55
Q

Jesus had twelve female disciples.

A

False

56
Q

Paul betrayed Jesus.

A

False

57
Q

The Reformation occurred in the sixteenth century.

A

True

58
Q

Protestant churches insist on the right of every Christian to read the Bible individually.

A

True

59
Q

The Second Vatican occurred in the 1970s.

A

False

60
Q

The New Testament was completed while Jesus was alive.

A

False

61
Q

Paul probably died around 65 C.E.

A

True

62
Q

Marcion rejected the Jewish Bible as canonical.

A

True

63
Q

Marcion made a Christian canon out of the Gospel of Mark and ten Pauline letters.

A

False

64
Q

The Roman Catholic Church holds that Mary was a lifelong virgin.

A

True

65
Q

A legion of Rome had 6,000 men.

A

True

66
Q

Timket is a great festival in

a. India c. Ethiopia
b. Scotland d. Israel

A

c. Ethiopia

67
Q

Who baptized Jesus?

a. John c. Luke
b. Peter d. Matthew

A

a. John

68
Q

In which river was Jesus baptized?

a. Ganges c. Thames
b. Euphrates d. Jordon

A

d. Jordon

69
Q

Which century does the Ethiopian Church trace its roots back to?

a. First C.E. c. Third C.E.
b. Second C.E. d. Fourth C.E.

A

a. First C.E.c

70
Q

The common name for Christian scriptures is

a. New Testament c. Old Testament
b. Bible d. Torah

A

b. Bible

71
Q

Testament is a synonym for

a. Speech c. Convenant
b. Book d. Convention

A

c. Covenant

72
Q

Who called Christian believers members of the new covenant?

a. Paul c. Saul
b. Peter d. Mark

A

a. Paul

73
Q

How many sections are in the New Testament?

a. 2 c. 6
b. 4 d. 8

A

a. 2

74
Q

Gentiles are

a. non-Jews c. Christians only
b. Muslims only d. Jewish priests

A

a. non-Jews

75
Q

According to Christians, Jesus was

a. the son of Muhmmed c. the son of God
b. the son of Moses d. God himself

A

c. the son of God

76
Q

Jesus was conceived miraculously by

a. Joseph c. The Holy Dove
b. The Holy Spirit d. Mary Magdalene

A

b. The holy spirit

77
Q

Letters that scholars believe were written by the stated person are called

a. Genuine c. Providential
b. Miraculous d. Authentic

A

d. Authentic

78
Q

“One sent out” is

a. An apostle c. A messanger
b. A disciple d. An exile

A

a. An apostle

79
Q

How many letters are there of John?

a. 3 c. 7
b. 5 d. 9

A

a. 3

80
Q

John combats

a. False teachers c. Paul
b. Romans d. Judaism

A

a. False teachers

81
Q

______ are acts of divine power for salvation.

A

Miracles

82
Q

Jesus was victorious over physical evil and ______.

A

Death

83
Q

Jesus was betrayed by ______.

A

Judas

84
Q

Jesus had a ______ rather than a trial.

A

Hearing

85
Q

The ________ Governor who sentenced Jesus was Pontius Pilate.

A

Roman

86
Q

Jesus was ______ at Golgotha

A

Crucified

87
Q

There were two ______ executed with Jesus.

A

Bandits

88
Q

______ was released by Pilate.

A

Barabbas

89
Q

______ of Arimathea buried the body of Jesus.

A

Joseph

90
Q

A widespread Jewish belief was that ______ was going to return at the end of time.

A

Elijah

91
Q

The apostles, twelve in number to suggest the twelve tribes of ancient ________.

A

Israel

92
Q

______ are stories that compare an experience in everyday life with some aspect of religious life.

A

Parables

93
Q

The gospels of _________ and Luke present Jesus as conceived by the action of the Spirit of God in the Virgin Mary.

A

Matthew

94
Q

Roman Catholics believe that to be baptized is to be ______ ______.

A

Born again

95
Q

In the beginning was the ______.

A

Word

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