Quiz on the Ten Commandments

Decalogue is derived from which Greek words?

• Deos and logos

• Deka and logos

• Decem and lexis

• Dekatos and legein

What is the primary reason the First Commandment ranks first among all commandments?

• Because it was written first

• Because it establishes monotheism

• Because it commands reverence and love for God

• Because it sets the foundation for morality

The Ten Commandments are divided into two main categories of love. How many commandments relate to love of God?

• Two

• Five

• Three

• Four

Which of the following is NOT forbidden by the First Commandment?

• Reading materials against Catholic belief

• Honoring saints through prayer

• Consulting fortune-tellers

• Joining schismatic worship

Transgressing one commandment means:

• Only that specific commandment is broken

• Two commandments are broken

• All other commandments are infringed

• Half the commandments are violated

What does the Second Commandment primarily prescribe?

• Respect for holy places

• Respect for the Lord's name

• Respect for other religions

• Respect for church authority

Which is explicitly forbidden regarding the Second Commandment?

• Silent prayer

• Irreverence at Mass

• Speaking quietly in church

• Using religious symbols

The Decalogue is as containing:

• Suggested guidelines for living

• Optional religious practices

• A privileged expression of natural law

• Modern interpretations of ancient rules

How to keep the First and 2nd commandments?

• Give God the supreme worship

• Respect your neighbor

• Love one another

• Forgive others

What are the two most important realities in our lives?

• Prayer and fasting

• Faith and hope

• God and community welfare

• Church and family