Monks and Monasticism Quiz

What is a monk?

• A person who lives apart from society and devotes his life to religion

• A person who travels frequently for business

• A person who works in a government office

• A person who teaches at a university

Where do monks who live together reside?

• A mosque

• A church

• A temple

• A monastery

Which of the following is NOT a type of monk?

• Vegetarian monk

• Hermit

• Missionary

• Monastery monk

Which religion does NOT have monks?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

Who founded the first community of Christian monks?

• Saint Benedict

• Saint Dominic

• Saint Pachomius

• Saint Francis

What is the main activity of Hindu monks?

• Scientific research

• Teaching

• Deep thought

• Farming

Which order of monks still exists today?

• Augustinian

• Carmelite

• Cistercian

• Benedictine

What does the Greek word 'monachos' mean?

• Living together

• Living in work

• Living alone

• Living in prayer