1. Which of the following were factors in the emergence of Christian asceticism?
Preparation for the end of the world
An alternative to martyrdom
Making a public statement of devotion
All of the above.
2. The word ecumenical means ‘________'.
orthodox
heterodox
Latin-world
world-wide
3. Which of the following are differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?
The Eastern Orthodox Church allows priests to marry, whereas the Roman Catholic Church does not.
The Roman Catholic Church relies heavily on icons, whereas the Eastern Orthodox Church does not.
The Roman Catholic Church has always used the vernacular languages whereas the Eastern Orthodox Church has only recently begun to use the vernacular.
All of the above
4. Martin Luther believed spiritual authority lay ________.
in the hands of the Church
in the hand of the peasant
in tradition
in the scripture
5. The Eucharist is also known as ________.
the ‘Our Father'
communion
Passover
the Messiah
6. The European Enlightenment was characterized by a growing confidence in________.
the Church
the aristocracy
human morality
human reason
7. Which of the following American denominations believes that the true Sabbath is on Saturday rather than Sunday?
The Disciples of Christ
The Seventh-Day Adventists
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Christian Scientists
8. Protestant congregations that call themselves Pentecostal tend to cultivate the practice of________.
silent meditation
acupuncture
speaking in tongues
the stations of the cross
9. European Christianity failed to displace the religious traditions of________.
China
Japan
India
China, Japan, and India
10. Christianity has been used to support _______.
slavery
anti-slavery
civil rights
All of the above.
11. The word Islam means ‘________'.
true faith
follower of God
submission
follower of Muhammad
12. The prophet Muhammad was born in ________.
Medina
Mecca
Jerusalem
Baghdad
13. The community in which the prophet Muhammad was born was, by and large, ________.
polytheistic
Christian
Jewish
non-religious
14. The term ummah means ‘________'.
followers
leaders
devotees
community
15. The Sunni Muslims believe that ________.
Abu Bakr became the successor of Muhammad
‘Ali bin Abi Talib became the successor of Muhammad
Zayd bin Harithah became the successor of Muhammad
there should be no successor of Muhammad
16. The Shi'a Muslims believe that ________.
Abu Bakr became the successor to Muhammad
‘Ali bin Abi Talib became the successor to Muhammad
Zayd bin Harithah became the successor to Muhammad
there should be no successor to Muhammad
17. The term Qur'an is derived from a root word meaning ‘________'.
to profess
to believe
to recite
to submit
18. Shari' ah is ________.
a sacred tradition
sacred law
the teachings of Muhammad
the location of the Muslim community
19. The shaykhs of Sufi orders are similar to the saints of the Catholic Church in that ________.
they are recognized through official canonization
they are ascribed miracles or divine favours
they are only men, not women
they usually lived in hermitages
20. The day designated for community prayer is ________.
Monday
Sunday
Saturday
Friday