Question 1

What is the significance of the fish symbol in Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.
The fish was an early informal symbol of Christianity.It was connected to one of Jesus's miracles, multiplying bread and fish to feed a crowd.

Question 2

Anabaptists believed:

Accepted Answer

A) that Christians should be baptized before reaching adolescence. 
B) the government and the church should be a single unit. 
C) in strict church enforcement of Christian morality among church members. 
D) in opposing pacifism. 
A) that Christians should be baptized before reaching adolescence. 
B) the government and the church should be a single unit. 
C) in strict church enforcement of Christian morality among church members. 
D) in opposing pacifism. C

Question 3

Which of the following was a feature of Pietism?

Accepted Answer

A) social action to achieve a more just society 
B) constructive talks with the Roman Catholic Church 
C) personal Bible study by the laity 
D) emphasis on meditation 
A) social action to achieve a more just society 
B) constructive talks with the Roman Catholic Church 
C) personal Bible study by the laity 
D) emphasis on meditation C

Question 4

The first-century book of early church history, the Acts of the Apostles, mentions that the first Christians had called their movement:

Accepted Answer

A) the Way. 
B) the light. 
C) the enlightenment. 
D) the Reformation. 
A) the Way. 
B) the light. 
C) the enlightenment. 
D) the Reformation.

Question 5

"Monasticism" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) monks and nuns living in community. 
B) individuals practicing private religions. 
C) the uprooting of Roman pagan religion. 
D) the destruction of Christian religious icons by Rome. 
A) monks and nuns living in community. 
B) individuals practicing private religions. 
C) the uprooting of Roman pagan religion. 
D) the destruction of Christian religious icons by Rome.

Question 6

The Latin cross with a representation of the body of Jesus on it is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) the gem. 
B) ichthus. 
C) the crucifix. 
D) a charm. 
A) the gem. 
B) ichthus. 
C) the crucifix. 
D) a charm.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) common law 
B) canon law 
C) absolute law 
D) moral law 
A) common law 
B) canon law 
C) absolute law 
D) moral law

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of the liturgical year?

Accepted Answer

A) It is referred to as the "holy year." 
B) The Roman Catholic Church does not observe the liturgical year. 
C) The extent to which the liturgical year with its festivals are celebrated varies between churches. 
D) In all evangelical churches, the liturgical year is rigorously observed. 
A) It is referred to as the "holy year." 
B) The Roman Catholic Church does not observe the liturgical year. 
C) The extent to which the liturgical year with its festivals are celebrated varies between churches. 
D) In all evangelical churches, the liturgical year is rigorously observed.

Question 9

The term that means a systematic schedule of Bible reading during church services is:

Accepted Answer

A) liturgy. 
B) lectionary. 
C) basilica. 
D) sacrament. 
A) liturgy. 
B) lectionary. 
C) basilica. 
D) sacrament.

Question 10

The Protestant reform in its Lutheran and Calvinist branches, is called the ________
Reformation.

Accepted Answer

A) Orthodox 
B) Ecumenical 
C) Magisterial 
D) Mainstream 
A) Orthodox 
B) Ecumenical 
C) Magisterial 
D) Mainstream

Question 11

_________ is the modern movement that seeks to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, giving people an opportunity to convert.

Accepted Answer

A) Evangelicalism 
B) Ecumenism 
C) Montanism 
D) Fundamentalism 
A) Evangelicalism 
B) Ecumenism 
C) Montanism 
D) Fundamentalism

Question 12

The _____ movement stresses the active Christian mission of delivering the oppressed from evil social structures and situations.

Accepted Answer

A) evangelicalism 
B) liberation theology 
C) sthanakvasi 
D) ecumenism 
A) evangelicalism 
B) liberation theology 
C) sthanakvasi 
D) ecumenism

Question 13

Which of the following is a part of the ritual act of reconciliation in Christianity?

Accepted Answer

A) baptizing of converts 
B) confession of sins by individuals 
C) enactment of the birth of Jesus Christ 
D) anointment of saints 
A) baptizing of converts 
B) confession of sins by individuals 
C) enactment of the birth of Jesus Christ 
D) anointment of saints

Question 14

The struggle in Eastern Orthodoxy over the removal of images of Jesus and the saints from churches was called the:

Accepted Answer

A) Chalcedon Controversy 
B) Iconoclastic Controversy 
C) Puritan Controversy 
D) Restoration Controversy 
A) Chalcedon Controversy 
B) Iconoclastic Controversy 
C) Puritan Controversy 
D) Restoration Controversy

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of Christianity's belief in God the Father?

Accepted Answer

A) God is seen as the creator of heaven and earth. 
B) God is not considered to be perfect. 
C) God is considered a divine being and not a living being like humans. 
D) Christianity today still unanimously supports the sanctity of the gendered term "Father" to refer to God. 
A) God is seen as the creator of heaven and earth. 
B) God is not considered to be perfect. 
C) God is considered a divine being and not a living being like humans. 
D) Christianity today still unanimously supports the sanctity of the gendered term "Father" to refer to God.

Question 16

After the last supper with his twelve closest disciples, Jesus was betrayed by:

Accepted Answer

A) John. 
B) Luke. 
C) Peter. 
D) Judas. 
A) John. 
B) Luke. 
C) Peter. 
D) Judas.

Question 17

The _________ type of building was used by Christians for the first church buildings.

Accepted Answer

A) basilica 
B) orb 
C) cone 
D) square 
A) basilica 
B) orb 
C) cone 
D) square

Question 18

Members of the new Christian monastic orders that arose in the twelfth century were called:

Accepted Answer

A) clergies. 
B) martyrs. 
C) friars. 
D) saints. 
A) clergies. 
B) martyrs. 
C) friars. 
D) saints.

Question 19

The Gospel of John:

Accepted Answer

A) regards Jesus Christ primarily as the eternal Son of God. 
B) holds that Jesus was born as human and the Holy Spirit descends upon him later. 
C) states that Jesus acquired divinity after being baptized. 
D) regards Jesus Christ as God, the creator. 
A) regards Jesus Christ primarily as the eternal Son of God. 
B) holds that Jesus was born as human and the Holy Spirit descends upon him later. 
C) states that Jesus acquired divinity after being baptized. 
D) regards Jesus Christ as God, the creator.

Question 20

The "canonical" Gospels include a book named for:

Accepted Answer

A) Matthew. 
B) Peter. 
C) Thomas. 
D) Paul. 
A) Matthew. 
B) Peter. 
C) Thomas. 
D) Paul.

What is the significance of the fish symbol in Christianity?

Anabaptists believed:

Which of the following was a feature of Pietism?

The first-century book of early church history, the Acts of the Apostles, mentions that the first Christians had called their movement:

"Monasticism" refers to:

The Latin cross with a representation of the body of Jesus on it is known as:

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

Which of the following statements is true of the liturgical year?

The term that means a systematic schedule of Bible reading during church services is:

The Protestant reform in its Lutheran and Calvinist branches, is called the ________ Reformation.

_________ is the modern movement that seeks to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, giving people an opportunity to convert.

The _____ movement stresses the active Christian mission of delivering the oppressed from evil social structures and situations.

Which of the following is a part of the ritual act of reconciliation in Christianity?

The struggle in Eastern Orthodoxy over the removal of images of Jesus and the saints from churches was called the:

Which of the following statements is true of Christianity's belief in God the Father?

After the last supper with his twelve closest disciples, Jesus was betrayed by:

The _________ type of building was used by Christians for the first church buildings.

Members of the new Christian monastic orders that arose in the twelfth century were called:

The Gospel of John:

The "canonical" Gospels include a book named for:

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Encountering Daoism and Confucianism: Two Views of the Eternal Way

Encountering Shinto: the Way of the Kami

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Encountering Islam: The Straight Path of the One God

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Exam 11: Encountering Christianity: The Way of Jesus Christ

What is the significance of the fish symbol in Christianity?

Anabaptists believed:

Which of the following was a feature of Pietism?

The first-century book of early church history, the Acts of the Apostles, mentions that the first Christians had called their movement:

"Monasticism" refers to:

The Latin cross with a representation of the body of Jesus on it is known as:

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

Which of the following statements is true of the liturgical year?

The term that means a systematic schedule of Bible reading during church services is:

The Protestant reform in its Lutheran and Calvinist branches, is called the ________ Reformation.

_________ is the modern movement that seeks to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, giving people an opportunity to convert.

The _____ movement stresses the active Christian mission of delivering the oppressed from evil social structures and situations.

Which of the following is a part of the ritual act of reconciliation in Christianity?

The struggle in Eastern Orthodoxy over the removal of images of Jesus and the saints from churches was called the:

Which of the following statements is true of Christianity's belief in God the Father?

After the last supper with his twelve closest disciples, Jesus was betrayed by:

The _________ type of building was used by Christians for the first church buildings.

Members of the new Christian monastic orders that arose in the twelfth century were called:

The Gospel of John:

The "canonical" Gospels include a book named for:

Beginning Your Study of World Religions

Encountering Indigenous Religions: Ways to Tribal Life

Encountering Hinduism: Many Paths to Liberation

Encountering Jainism: The Austere Way to Liberation

Encountering Buddhism: The Middle Path to Liberation

Encountering Sikhism: The Way of Gods Name

Encountering Daoism and Confucianism: Two Views of the Eternal Way

Encountering Shinto: the Way of the Kami

Encountering Zoroastrianism: The Way of the One Wise Lord

Encountering Judaism: The Way of Gods People

Encountering Islam: The Straight Path of the One God

Encountering New Religious Movements: Modern Ways to Alternative Meanings

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