Quiz on the Early Christian Church and Monasticism

What is a parish?

• A local church community

• A type of monk

• A bishop's residence

• A religious text

Who was considered the first bishop of Rome?

• Gregory I

• John

• Peter

• Paul

Which pope strengthened the power of the papacy in the sixth century?

• Leo I

• Gregory I

• Benedict XVI

• Urban II

What is monasticism?

• A form of government

• A lifestyle of total dedication to God

• A type of church service

• A method of teaching

What are the two main types of monks?

• Scholars and teachers

• Missionaries and evangelists

• Hermits and community monks

• Bishops and priests

What did monks often do for society?

• Build cities

• Govern territories

• Spread culture and education

• Lead armies

Which cities had bishops of special power in church affairs?

• Carthage, Milan, and Paris

• Jerusalem, Alexandria, and Antioch

• Rome, Athens, and Corinth

• Constantinople, Ephesus, and Thessalonica

What was one of the main roles of priests in parishes?

• To build churches

• To collect taxes

• To meet social needs

• To conduct military operations

What did early monks initially model their lives after?

• Community living

• Bishops

• Solitary hermits

• Priests

What was one of the first contributions of monks to society?

• Creating laws

• Establishing schools

• Copying the Bible and other texts

• Building roads