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Core 2 Midterm Study Guide

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An official authoritative teaching of the church based on revelation of God

a)

Dogma

b)

Doctrine

c)

Council

d)

Filial

2.

Which of the following number is rational?

a)

127\sqrt{127}

b)

π\pi

c)

2.52.5

d)

8.98763...8.98763...

3.

Monotheism is the belief in

a)

one god

b)

many gods

c)

all gods

d)

all of the above

4.

Judaism is a polytheistic religion.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Jesus claimed to be:

a)

the Son of God

b)

God's friend

c)

Joseph's Son

d)

a prophet

6.

Christians believe in three Gods.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

When one Person of the Trinity acts, all act in communion.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The Trinity is a mystery. We only know about it through faith based on divine revelation.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

All three Persons of the Trinity become incarnate in Jesus.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

How many days is Pentecost after Easter Sunday?

a)

5

b)

15

c)

500

d)

50

11.

What word is a latin term meaning of the same substance?

a)

homoousios

b)

consubstantialis

c)

ousias

d)

heresy

12.

The Trinity can be defined as....

a)

1 God and 3 persons

b)

1 ousia and 3 hypostasis

c)

3 Gods and 1 person

d)

1 hypostasis and 3 ousias

13.

One divine substance

a)

Hypostasis

b)

Prosopon

c)

Pontoon

d)

Consubstantial

14.

Three divine persons

a)

Hypostasis

b)

Prosopon

c)

Pontoon

d)

Consubstantial

15.

existing or operating within; inherent.

a)

Consubstantial

b)

Prosopon

c)

Transcendant

d)

Immanent

16.

existing apart from and not subject to the limitations of the material universe

a)

Consubstantial

b)

Prosopon

c)

Transcendant

d)

Immanent

17.

Why does the analogy of the clover to explain the Trinity fail?

a)

Each leaf of the clover is together. It does not share in the same nature as the other leafs (one leaf is not fully a clover), but only has a similar nature. In the Trinity, each member is different.

b)

Each leaf of the clover is a separate leaf. It does not share in the same nature as the other leafs (one leaf is not fully a clover), but only has a similar nature. In the Trinity, each member shares in the exact same nature.

18.

The Father ______________ the son

a)

Begets

b)

Begotten

c)

Forget

19.

Proceeds from the Father and the Son

a)

Consubstantial

b)

Pentecos

c)

Holy Spirit

20.

We do not profess three gods, but three persons in one God.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Jesus is one divine person with two natures. These two natures are

a)

Divine and human

b)

Divine and spiritual

c)

Human and spiritual

d)

Created and redeemer

22.

God the Father is.... (check all that are true)

a)

the source of all that is created and uncreated

b)

Father in relation to the Son from all eternity.

c)

Father of Creation and Spiritual redemption

d)

Father to all those baptized as his adopted sons and daughters through the Son

23.

What are the two missions of the Trinity? (check both)

a)

Creation

b)

Divine

c)

Human

d)

Redemption

24.

Paraclete

a)

Worn during football, soccer, track...etc

b)

Helper or advocate

c)

Pentecost

d)

Another name for Messiah

25.

Christians have three gods?

a)

True

b)

False

26.

What is the most popular food in the world?

a)

pasta

b)

hamburgers

c)

candy

d)

pizza

27.
What is the best-selling Girl Scout cookie?
a)
Thin Mints
b)
Samoas
c)
Tagalongs
d)
Trefoils
28.
Taught that Christ only possessed a divine nature.
a)
Monophysitism
b)
Gnosticism
c)
Nestorianism
d)
Arianism
29.
Taught that Jesus gave secret knowledge to his followers.
a)
Gnosticism
b)
Arianism
c)
Nestorianism
d)
Monophysitism
30.
Taught that in Christ, there were two persons: a human person and a divine person.
a)
Gnosticism
b)
Nestorianism
c)
Apollonarianism
d)
Arianism 
31.
Taught that Jesus was a lesser being than God the Father.
a)
Arianism
b)
Gnosticism
c)
Apollonarianism
d)
Nestorianism
32.
Taught that Jesus' humanity was absorbed by his divinity, leaving only divinity.
a)
Monophysitism
b)
Arianism
c)
Nestorianism
d)
Apollonarianism
33.
Jesus is...
a)
1 person with two natures
b)
2 persons with one nature
34.

The 3rd person of the trinity is the

a)

Father

b)

Holy Spirit

c)

Son

d)

All of these

35.

Catholicism believes in

a)

3 gods

b)

2 gods

c)

1 god

d)

many gods

36.

Jesus is _______________ God and ___________________ man.

a)

Fully; Fully

b)

part; part

c)

part; fully

d)

fully; part

37.

Will we ever fully understand the Trinity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

38.

A summary of some one or something's beliefs is called a

a)

declaration

b)

creed

c)

mission statement

d)

cover letter

39.

This council took place in 431 CE and established that 'Mother of God' was an acceptable term which highlighted both Jesus' humanity and divinity.

a)

Council of of Ephesus

b)

Council of Constantinople

c)

Council of Nicaea

d)

Council of Chalcedon

40.

This heresy believed that Jesus is actually a divine messenger, wrapped in something that only 'appeared' to be flesh.

a)

Gnosticism

b)

Docetism

c)

Monophysitism

d)

Arianism

41.

This term describes the core, essential beliefs of the Catholic faith.

a)

Doctrine

b)

Dogma

c)

Discipline

d)

Docetism

42.

The relationship among the three person of the Holy Trinity:

a)

is too holy for us to imitate.

b)

is a model for human relationships.

c)

is not possible for us because we have a human nature, not a divine nature.

43.

The conscious and deliberate rejection of a truth of the faith by a baptized person of a truth of faith that must be believed

a)

Dogma

b)

Doctrine

c)

Heresy

d)

Christology

44.

The study of the divinity of Jesus Christ the son of god and the second divine person of the trinity and his earthly ministry and eternal mission

a)

Religion

b)

Philosophy

c)

Theology

d)

Christological

45.

Refers to the study of human existence using logical reasoning. "Love of Wisdom"

a)

Philosophy

b)

Christology

c)

Theology

d)

Wisdomology

46.

A gathering of the Church's bishops from around the world convened by the Pope or approved by him to address pressing issues in the Church.

a)

Church Fathers

b)

Ecunemical Council

c)

Swap Meet

d)

Bishops Convention

47.

The quality of being holy, worthy of respect and reverence

a)

Sacred

b)

Worthiness

c)

Filial

d)

Philosophy

48.

Mary is the Mother of God?

a)

True

b)

False

49.

This Council added clauses about the Holy Spirit to the Nicene Creed

a)

Council of of Ephesus

b)

Council of Constantinople

c)

Council of Nicaea

d)

Council of Chalcedon

50.

This Council added that Jesus is fully human and fully divine?

a)

Council of of Ephesus

b)

Council of Constantinople

c)

Council of Nicaea

d)

Council of Chalcedon

51.

This Council expanded the Apostle's Creed creating the Nicene Creed

a)

Council of of Ephesus

b)

Council of Constantinople

c)

Council of Nicaea

d)

Council of Chalcedon

52.

Which of these is NOT a heresy?

a)

Jesus is fully human and fully God

b)

Jesus was born fully human, and became fully God

c)

Jesus is two persons: human and God

d)

Jesus is partly human and partly God

e)

Jesus is neither human nor God

53.

Taught that Jesus was created by God the Father.

a)

Arianism

b)

Apollonarianism

c)

Nestorianism

d)

Monophysitism

54.

The most important/greatest celebrations of the church (like Christmas, Easter, etc.)

a)

memorials

b)

feasts

c)

solemnities

d)

Festivals

55.

Which of the following represents CORRECT theological language about the Holy Trinity?

a)

God divided into three pieces.

b)

three gods in one body.

c)

three substances in one Person.

d)

one substance (divinity) in three distinct Persons.

56.

The declaration of the true beliefs of the Church that we profess at Sunday Mass is called the

a)

Trinity

b)

Nicene Creed

c)

Doctrine

d)

Declaration of Independence

57.

Why did the Trinitarian Doctrine develop? (choose two)

a)

To promote heresy

b)

As a response to challenges to the faith

c)

To articulate the doctrine of the Trinity

d)

To approve of Arianism

58.

How did Trinitarian Doctrine develop? (choose two)

a)

Church Fathers

b)

Ecumenical Councils

c)

It is still developing

d)

Through the Eucharist

59.

Which IS NOT a key concept in the Nicene Creed

a)

Identifies Jesus’ birth, death, Resurrection, and Ascension

b)

Affirms belief in the resurrection of the dead and in the Last Judgment

c)

Affirms the belief in Holy Orders

d)

Expresses a Trinitarian faith in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit

60.

Which is a way you can use the Trinity as a model for your own relationships?

a)

You can reach out to a new student at your school.

b)

Include people that others may have overlooked or excluded.

c)

You can take on a new role or ministry in your parish

d)

All of these

61.

A doctrine is a dogma that is central to our faith.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

The conscious and deliberate rejection by a baptized person of a truth of the faith that MUST be believed

a)

Heresy

b)

Doctrine

c)

Dogma

d)

Creed

63.

Using the diagram explain why it is theologically sound to state that "Mary is the Mother of God".

Why would it not be correct to say Mary is the Mother of the "Holy Spirit"?

a)

Jesus IS God. Since Mary is the biological Mother of Jesus then Jesus is also the Mother of God. Jesus "IS NOT" the Holy Spirit therefore she IS NOT the mother of the Holy Spirit

b)

"Mary is truly 'Mother of God' since she is the mother of the eternal Son of God made man, who is God himself. Jesus "Is Not" the Holy Spirit therefore she is not the Mother of the Holy Spirit

c)

If Mary is the mother of Jesus, and Jesus is God, then Mary is the Mother of God. Saying Mary isn't the Mother of God denies the divinity of Jesus. Jesus "Is Not" the Holy Spirit therefore she is not the Mother of the Holy Spirit

64.

A dogma is always a doctrine?

a)

True

b)

False

65.
a)

Minta Uang

b)

Minta Duid

66.

It is the word of God that was received from Christ through the apostles and was handed down to us by the Church with the assistance of the Holy Spirit.

a)

Scripture

b)

Bible

c)

Tradition

d)

Old Testament

67.

It contains the books written before Christ’s coming

a)

Sacred Scripture

b)

Old Testament

c)

Bible

d)

New Testament

68.

How many books are in the New Testament?

a)

45

b)

98

c)

12

d)

27

69.

How many books are in the Old Testament?

a)

46

b)

89

c)

13

d)

27

70.

Who are the successors of the Apostles?

a)

Bishops

b)

Kings

c)

Jesus

d)

Priests

71.

Tradition

a)

The written inspired Word of God

b)

What God has revealed to us about himself

c)

The transmission of the message of Christ through the Apostles and to their successors

d)

The living transmission of the Word of God

72.

The passing on of God's Revelation by word of mouth before it was committed to writing by the inspired human authors of Sacred Scripture.

a)

Oral tradition

b)

Oral Theater

c)

Divine Inspiration

d)

How people occupied their time before phones

73.

Revelation is communicated in two main ways: through_______________ and ________________.

a)

Sacred Scripture

b)

Sacred Tradition

c)

words

d)

deeds

74.

The responsibility to teach what God has revealed through Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture became the responsibility of the __________ and their ____________.

a)

Apostles

b)

successors

c)

people

d)

disciples

75.

The Holy Spirit’s guidance of the Bible’s authors to record without error what God wants us to know for our salvation.

a)

Sacred Scripture

b)

Gospel

c)

Inspiration

d)

Sacred Tradition

76.

The seventy-three divinely inspired books we recognize as the Word of God.

a)

Sacred Scripture

b)

Gospel

c)

Inspiration

d)

Sacred Tradition

77.

Sacred Tradition started with the preaching of the ____________.

a)

Apostles

b)

way

c)

earth

d)

life

78.

the four inspired books that give an account of the life and teachings of Jesus

a)

Gospels

b)

epistles

c)

evangelists

d)

discourse

79.

a non-Jewish person

a)

Gentile

b)

epistle

c)

evangelist

d)

scripture

80.

letters to the early Christians that are in the New Testament

a)

epistles

b)

evangelists

c)

inspiration

d)

Gospels

81.

Which is NOT a criteria used to determine whether or not a book could be accepted into the Canon of Scripture?

a)

Apostolic Origin

b)

Community Acceptance

c)

Used in Worship

d)

Must talk about Heaven

82.

The Church teaches today the same Word of God that Jesus entrusted to his Apostles

a)

True

b)

False

83.

The Church stresses this sacrament unites all Christians

a)

Matrimony

b)

Confirmation

c)

Baptism

d)

Eucharist

84.

The shortest and earliest Gospel written

a)

Luke

b)

John

c)

Matthew

d)

Mark

85.

It is the collection of sacred books, written through the promptings of the Holy Spirit, that have God as their author, and, as such, they are entrusted to the Church.

a)

Sacred Scripture

b)

Sacred Tradition

c)

Divine Revelation

d)

Old Testament

86.
why is evil a problem for the existence of God?
a)
evil shows god as loving and powerful
b)
Evil means god is great
c)
God and free will means it can exist
d)
an all loving and powerful god could not let evil exist
87.
What is the original sin?
a)
The Fall of Adam and Eve
b)
God's condemnation of humanity.
88.

The study of evil and suffering in the world is called...

a)

Infallibility

b)

Theodicy

c)

Revelation

d)

Theology

e)

Salvation History

89.

Evil and suffering is a punishment from God.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Please select the statement that is true.

a)

Natural disasters are part of the laws of nature

b)

Natural disasters happen to show that God is displeased with us

91.

Suffering can be redemptive.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Our suffering... (select all that apply)

a)

Unites us with the crucified Christ

b)

Helps us understand how much Christ sacrificed for us

c)

When endured on behalf of others can be redemptive

d)

None of these

93.

God only wants what is best for us.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Suffering reminds us we cannot see the “big picture” that God can see.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

God respects our freedom and never forces us to choose the good against our will.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

What gift does God offer us so that we may freely choose the good?

a)

Predertmination

b)

Free Will

c)

Consciousness

d)

Omniscience

97.

Also called the Fall from Grace, the biblical Revelation about the origins of sin and evil in the world, expressed figuratively in the account of Adam and Eve in Genesis.

a)

The Fall

b)

Original Sin

c)

Agony in the Garden

d)

Original Justice and Holiness

98.

The gift from God that allows human beings to choose from among various actions, for which we are held accountable. It is the basis for moral responsibility.

a)

Free will

b)

Original Sin

c)

Freedom

d)

Good Will

99.

What are the two kinds of evil?

a)

Natural and unnatural

b)

Natural and moral

c)

Immoral and moral

d)

Random and determined

100.

Which form of evil might make God more responsible for suffering?

a)

Natural

b)

Moral

101.

The Holocaust is an example of what type of evil?

a)

A natural evil

b)

A Moral evil

c)

Both

102.

What is the meaning of Omnipotent

a)

All - loving

b)

All - powerful

c)

All - knowing

103.

What is the meaning of omnibenevolent?

a)

All knowing

b)

All powerful

c)

All loving

104.

Some evil is a result of human misuse of free will.

a)

True

b)

False

105.

According to the Fee Will Theodicy...

a)

We choose evil over good because of Free Will

b)

Evil is non existent. It it only a figment of our imagination

c)

Evil and God CANNOT co-exist. Evil must come from God not from humans.

d)

Evil and God CAN co-exist. Evil does not come from God but from humans.

106.

The Free WIll Theodicy states that some Natural evil "Just happens"

a)

True

b)

False

107.

Human appetites or desires which remain disordered due to the temporal consequences of Original Sin, which remain even after Baptism, and which produce an inclination to sin.

a)

Benevolent

b)

Concupiscence

c)

Ominpotent

d)

The Fall

108.

RANDOM: What is the name of the boy who visits Will Wonka's chocolate factory?

a)

Chuckie Buckie

b)

Charlie Bucket

c)

Charlie Brown

d)

Chulie Barcket

109.

A Hurricane that destroys a seaside town is an example of which type of evil?

a)

Moral Evil

b)

Natural Evil

c)

Both

110.

Which of these 3 is NOT a principle from the problem of evil?

a)

Evil exists

b)

God is omnipotent

c)

God is omnipresent

d)

God is omnibenevolent