Monasticism and Asceticism Quiz

What is monasticism?

• A practice of living with many comforts

• A calling to separate from the world to be closer to God

• A way to become wealthy

• A type of dance

What does asceticism involve?

• Eating lots of food

• Living with many luxuries

• Practices like self-discipline and fasting

• Watching TV all day

What are monastics who live completely by themselves called?

• Communal monastics

• Eremitic monastics

• Traveling monks

• Urban monastics

Why do monastics choose not to get married or have children?

• They dislike families.

• They want to focus on God's work.

• They are required to by law.

• They cannot find partners.

What is a monk called who wears a special head covering like Thirumeni and a black robe?

• Rambachen

• Priest

• Bishop

• Deacon

Who was known as the Forerunner because he preached about the coming of Jesus Christ?

• St. John the Baptist

• St. Peter

• St. Paul

• St. Matthew

What did St. John the Baptist eat while living in the desert?

• Bread and fish

• Honey and locusts

• Fruits and nuts

• Milk and honey

Why did St. Mary of Egypt go to live in the desert?

• To avoid temptation

• To find treasure

• To meet new people

• To build a city