Ethiopian Orthodox Church and Monastic Life Quiz

What are the traditional school systems in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church?

• Reading Skills, Music School, School of Poetry, School of Scripture

• Math School, Science School, Art School, History School

• Dance School, Drama School, Sports School, Cooking School

• Reading Skills, Liturgy School, Music School, School of Scripture

What are the three types of church administration in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church?

• Monastic, Town, Village

• Monastic, Parish, City

• Monastic, County, State

• Monastic, District, Parish

Who founded the first community of monks living under one roof and following the same routine in Egypt?

• St Pachomius

• Abba Alef

• St Anthony the Great

• St. Basil the Great

When did the monasticism in Ethiopia begin?

• 3rd C AD

• 4th C AD

• 6th C AD

• 5th C AD

What is the role of monasteries in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church?

• Centers of excellence for teaching and learning

• Effective vehicles for the expansion of the Church

• References to Christian Morale

• All of the above

What one obligation do monks and nuns in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church must obey?

• Live in a Monastery

• Live solitarily and eat meat abundantly

• Live communally and eat meat sparingly

• Remain un married the rest of their lives

What was the covenant between the Church and the Ethiopian Government in the 13th C AD?

• The Abuna must never be a native of Ethiopia

• The restoration of the Solomonic Dynasty to the Government

• All are answers

• The Church of Ethiopia to hold one-third of the property in Ethiopia

What scriptural verse do you think is the basis for living a monastic life in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church?

• And God said unto them (Adam and Eve), Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. Gen. 1: 28

• If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have.... and follow Me.” Matt. 19:21

• Whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven. Matt. 10:33

• If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. John 15:18

Who founded the Monastery of HaykDabra Estifanos?

• St Teklahaimanot

• St Aba Hirute-Amlak

• St. Basil the Great

• Abba Iyasus-Moa

Who founded the Monastery of Debrlibanos?

• St Aba Hirute-Amlak

• St Teklahaimanot

• Abba Iyasus-Moa

• St. Basil the Great