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Assumption of Mary Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When was the Assumption of Mary defined as one of the four Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church?

a)

15 August 1975

b)

1 November 1950

c)

25 December 1945

d)

10 October 1965

2.

What is the equivalent belief in the Eastern Orthodox Church to the Assumption of Mary?

a)

Assumption of Mary

b)

Resurrection of Mary

c)

Dormition of Mary

d)

Ascension of Mary

3.

Which biblical passage is often cited as the primary confirmation of Mary's assumption?

a)

Matthew 5:1–2

b)

Genesis 1:1

c)

Revelation 12:1–2

d)

Exodus 20:1

4.

In which century did the German nun Elisabeth of Schönau reportedly have visions of Mary being assumed into Heaven?

a)

10th century

b)

12th century

c)

18th century

d)

15th century

5.

What is the significance of the Feast of the Assumption of Mary on 15 August?
(Choose 2 answers)

a)

The happy departure of Mary from this life by her natural death.

b)

Celebration of Mary's wedding

c)

Celebration of Mary's baptism

d)

Celebration of Mary's miracles

e)

Her assumption bodily into heaven.

6.

In which countries is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary a nationwide public holiday?

a)

England

b)

Italy

c)

Scotland

d)

United States

e)

Spain

7.

What is the significance of the Fleur-de-lys Madonna in relation to the Assumption of Mary?

a)

Symbolizes Mary's purity

b)

Symbolizes Mary's humility

c)

Symbolizes Mary's miracles

d)

Symbolizes Mary's assumption

8.

Which Protestant reformer believed in the assumption of Mary?

a)

John Calvin

b)

Martin Luther

c)

John Knox

d)

Heinrich Bullinger

9.

Who is often depicted as carrying Mary heavenward for her assumption?

a)

Saints

b)

Angels

c)

Jesus

d)

Apostles

10.

Which artist caused a stir by depicting Mary as a decaying corpse?

a)

Nicolas Poussin

b)

El Greco

c)

Caravaggio

d)

Rubens

11.

What is the feast day of the Assumption of Mary?

a)

15th August

b)

8th September

c)

25th December

d)

1st November

12.

Which council officially declared the Assumption of Mary as a dogma?

a)

Council of Trent

b)

First Vatican Council

c)

Second Vatican Council

d)

Council of Ephesus

13.

In which century did the Reformation take place, impacting the belief in the Assumption of Mary?

a)

15th century

b)

16th century

c)

18th century

d)

17th century

14.

Who is considered the 'father' of the Baroque movement in art?

a)

Nicolas Poussin

b)

Rubens

c)

El Greco

d)

Caravaggio

15.

Which Marian feast day is often associated with the Assumption of Mary?

a)

Coronation of Mary

b)

Visitation of Mary

c)

Presentation of Mary

d)

Nativity of Mary

16.

It is a Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic Church, meaning Catholics ...

a)

can skip mass as it is not required.

b)

...can go to mass instead of watching the Olympic Games.

c)

...are required to attend Mass

d)

...might go to mass if there is no a Premier League Game.

17.
  1. The belief in Mary's Assumption dates back to...

a)

the XX century.

b)
  1. the early centuries of Christianity.

c)

the Medieval times.

d)

the Crusades.

e)

the Reformation.

18.

The most popular prayer of Our Lady is...

a)

The Magnificat

b)

Hail Mary

c)

The Angelus

d)

Prayer for England

19.

A Catholic Football Team dedicated the Champions League Trophy to Our Lady. This event is believed to have increased interest for the Catholic Faith and for Our Lady. Which team dedicated this trophy to Our Lady?

a)

Chelsea

b)

Manchester City

c)

Bayern Munich

d)

Barcelona

e)

Real Madrid

20.

Pope ________ officially declared the Assumption of Mary as dogma in 1950.

a)

Piux XII

b)

Francis

c)

Benedictus XVI

d)

John XXIII

e)

Paul VI