Question 1

Discuss the growth of Christianity in the modern era, detailing the various Protestant denominations and how they came into being.

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Question 2

The communion meal, probably modeled on the Jewish Seder meal, is also called the

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A)  meal of remembrance. 
B)  Eucharist. 
C)  common meal. 
D)  fellowship meal.

Question 3

What is one of the reasons for the Reformation in the sixteenth century?

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A)  corruption and abuse of authority in the priesthood 
B)  the existence of two popes 
C)  doctrinal differences over the divinity of Jesus 
D)  the ordination of women to the priesthood

Question 4

Our knowledge of the earliest period of Church history comes from the biblical book

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A)  Acts of the Apostles. 
B)  Paul's Letter to the Romans. 
C)  the Gospel of Mark. 
D)  Revelation.

Question 5

Is Jesus a historical or spiritual figure? Explain your answer.

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Question 6

Which of the following was a result of the Council of Trent in 1545?

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A)  a reaffirmation of the traditional seven sacraments 
B)  a reaffirmation of only baptism and communion 
C)  an advocating for infant baptism 
D)  reforms that would bring reconciliation between Protestants and Catholics

Question 7

Little to nothing is known about what part of Jesus's life?

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A)  birth 
B)  young adulthood/teen years 
C)  adulthood 
D)  death

Question 8

What challenges and issues face the various denominations of Christianity today? Give examples to support your answer.

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Question 9

To whom did Jesus say "and on this rock I will build my church" and "I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven"?

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A)  Stephen 
B)  Simon Peter 
C)  Judas 
D)  Paul

Question 10

Which of the following was true of Eastern Christians between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of modern European nations?

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A)  Most of the early councils that established Christian doctrine were held in the East. 
B)  Eastern Christians tended to be more practical and concerned with survival. 
C)  Eastern Christians were more interested in sola scriptura. 
D)  Eastern theologians emphasized the humanity of Jesus.

Question 11

What is one problem facing the Catholic Church in the twenty-first century?

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A)  low church attendance 
B)  difficulty finding priests to serve the lay communities 
C)  large, diverse parishes 
D)  declining enrollment

Question 12

The exact length of Jesus's public ministry

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A)  was thirty years. 
B)  was twelve years. 
C)  was fifteen years. 
D)  is not known.

Question 13

In 1378, the Avignon cardinals elected this new pope who restored the papacy to Rome.

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A)  Innocent 
B)  Urban VI 
C)  Leo 
D)  John XXIII

Question 14

This contemporary of Luther was influenced by his writings and led the reform movement in Switzerland.

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A)  John Calvin 
B)  Ulrich Zwingli 
C)  Thomas Cranmer 
D)  John Wycliffe

Question 15

During the late 300s C.E., Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire while all other religions were suppressed under the rule of

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A)  Theodosius. 
B)  Ambrose. 
C)  Hippo. 
D)  Diocletian.

Question 16

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" is a line from

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A)  the parables. 
B)  the Beatitudes. 
C)  Jesus's speech at the Last Supper. 
D)  Luke's Gospel.

Question 17

Jesus was born during the rule of the Roman emperor

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A)  Augustus Caesar. 
B)  Herod. 
C)  Paul. 
D)  Dionysus.

Question 18

In the early days of Christianity, which city exercised leadership over the church?

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A)  Bethlehem 
B)  Antioch 
C)  Rome 
D)  Jerusalem

Exam 10: Christianity