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Multiple Choice 1.According to tradition, Mary (the mother of Jesus) was __________. A. too old to have children, but became pregnant nonetheless B. a virgin C. raised from the dead D. rebellious until she heard the voice of God and changed her ways (REMEMBER; Answer: B; page 160) 2.Communion is another name for which Christian ritual? A. Baptism B. Marriage C. Seder D. Eucharist (REMEMBER; Answer: D; page 160) 3.Christians participating in the Eucharist would __________. A. eat bitter herbs B. read the Shema C. leave one seat open for the return of Elijah D. drink wine in remembrance of the blood of Jesus (REMEMBER; Answer: D; page 160) 4.Easter is a celebration of what significant event? A. The birth of Jesus B. The death of Jesus C. The baptism of Jesus D. The resurrection of Jesus (REMEMBER; Answer: D; page 162) 5.The New Testament contains the teachings of __________. A. ancient prophets B. Jesus and his followers C. Greek philosophers D. Jewish scholars, including commentaries (REMEMBER; Answer: B; page 163) 6.________ believe that salvation is found in hidden knowledge. A. Jesuits B. Gnostics C. Disciples D. Apostles (REMEMBER; Answer: B; page 164) 7.Being blessed by someone who was blessed by an apostle is known as apostolic __________. A. succession B. benediction C. prostration D. superiority (REMEMBER; Answer: A; page 165) 8. The Edict of Milan allowed __________. A. open persecution of Christians B. freedom of religion C. universal taxation D. the right to protest (REMEMBER; Answer: B; page 165) 9.Ecumenical councils convened for the purpose of __________. A. defining basic church doctrines B. defending the faith from persecution C. promoting Constantine’s control over the diaspora D. determining the fate of heretics (UNDERSTAND; Answer: A; page 165) 10.The ecumenical council meeting in Nicaea took up the question concerning __________. A. whether Jesus was God B. whether there was life after death C. what happened to those who failed to accept Jesus D. apostolic succession (REMEMBER; Answer: A; page 166) 11.A creed is a(n) __________. A. symbol of salvation B. process of repentance C. symbol of faith D. incorrect belief (REMEMBER; Answer: C; page 166) 12. What are the five cities around which large groups of Christians grew? A. Patriarchates B. Plebacites C. Diasporas D. Principalities (REMEMBER; Answer: A; page 168) 13.The Great Schism occurred in __________. A. 325 ce B. 1054 C. 1990 D. 313 ce (REMEMBER; Answer: B; pages 168-169) 14.Divinization is the idea that man __________. A. can never become like Jesus B. is born in original sin C. is naturally evil D. can become like Jesus through living righteously (REMEMBER; Answer: D; page 171) 15.The idea that all life follows the path of evolution is called __________. A. Creationism B. Originalism C. Orientalism D. Darwinism (REMEMBER; Answer: D; page 173)