Religious Studies (Catholic): World Religions, Catholic Church

1. What is the Nicene Creed?

• A. A prayer recited during the Holy Mass
• B. A type of musical instrument
• C. A declaration of faith used in Christianity
• D. A book in the New Testament

2. Who formalized the Nicene Creed?

• A. Apostles of Christ
• B. The Council of Nicaea
• C. Martin Luther
• D. Pope Francis

3. When was Ash Wednesday first observed?

• A. 1st Century AD
• B. 2nd Century BC
• C. 8th Century AD
• D. 5th Century AD

4. What does Ash Wednesday signify in the Catholic tradition?

• A. Beginning of the Advent season
• B. Marking the start of the Holy Week
• C. Start of the Lenten season
• D. Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ

5. What is the significance of the ashes used on Ash Wednesday?

• A. They symbolize the Holy Spirit
• B. They are a sign of mourning and repentance
• C. They represent the gifts of the Magi
• D. They symbolize the resurrection of Christ

6. Which world religion is the oldest?

• A. Christianity
• B. Buddhism
• C. Hinduism
• D. Islam

7. What religion has the largest following in the world?

• A. Christianity
• B. Judaism
• C. Hinduism
• D. Islam

8. Which world religion believes in reincarnation?

• A. Christianity
• B. Buddhism
• C. Judaism
• D. Islam

9. What is the holy book of Islam?

• A. The Bible
• B. The Torah
• C. The Quran
• D. The Vedas

10. What is the central belief of Christianity?

• A. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
• B. The Five Pillars of Islam
• C. The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism
• D. The Laws of the Torah