Knowledge Questions - Christianity

Question 1

What prophecies is the birth of jesus believed to fulfil?

Answer 1

the prophecies of the Old Testament - the Hebrew Bible

Question 2

What do Christians believe Jesus saves people from?

Answer 2

from their sins

Question 3

Through whose work did Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?

Answer 3

St. Paul - a convert from Judaism

Question 4

Where does the Pope live?

Answer 4

the Vatican City within Rome

Question 5

What is the Trinity?

Answer 5

the father, the son and the holy spirit

Question 6

Give two examples of Christian denominations?

Answer 6

Eastern Orthodox, Russian Orthodox and Baptist

Question 7

What percentage of the UK population belongs to the Church of England?

Answer 7

22% of the population

Question 8

What is the Greek word for fish?

Answer 8

ICTHYS

Question 9

What do the letters for the Greek word for fish stand for?

Answer 9

‘Jesus Christ God Son Saviour’

Question 10

What role does the monarch have in the Church of England?

Answer 10

they are the ‘Supreme Governor of the Church of England’