Church History Test Review

What is the definition of Pentecost?

• Pentecost is the start of the church and the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, as described in the New Testament book of Acts.

• Pentecost is a Jewish festival celebrating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

• Pentecost is a secular holiday celebrating the end of the harvest season.

• Pentecost is a festival marking the beginning of the Christian liturgical year.

Which of the following is a symbol of Pentecost?

• Water

• Wind

• Earth

• Light

What was Paul's original name before his conversion?

• Paul's original name before his conversion was Saul.

• Paul's original name before his conversion was Simon.

• Paul's original name before his conversion was Peter.

• Paul's original name before his conversion was John.

A martyr is someone who:

• dies for their beliefs or cause

• is a leader of a religious group

• writes religious texts

• performs miracles

What were the vows taken by monks?

• Poverty, unmarried, and obedience

• Wealth, power, and freedom

• Silence, solitude, and fasting

• Charity, kindness, and humility

What is the definition of a Monastery?

• A place where monks lived, worked, and worshiped together.

• A place where monks only worshiped.

• A place where monks only worked.

• A place where monks only lived.

Match the following purposes with their corresponding centers.

• Centers of housing travelers, educating children and copying ancient texts.

• Centers for entertainment.

• Centers for trade.

• Monasteries

What was one reason the Great Schism happened?

• Monks were responsible for planting and harvesting crops.

• Monks were involved in animal husbandry and dairy farming.

• Monks focused on brewing and winemaking.

• Monks were engaged in fishing and hunting.

The Great Schism refers to the (a)   between the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East.

• The split between the Roman Catholi
• The unification of the Roman Cathol
• The creation of a new religious sec
• The end of religious practices.

Martin Luther played a significant role in religious history by initiating which major movement?

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Crusades

• The Great Schism

• The Enlightenment