Questions on Early Church Music

The early Church viewed music, especially instrumental music, with suspicion because:

• It was associated with pagan rituals.

• It was considered too joyful for worship.

• It was difficult to control during services.

• It was seen as a distraction from prayer.

Why was there not a flourishing of musical culture in the very early Church?

• Lack of resources

• Persecution of Christians

• Focus on simplicity and humility

• Absence of musical instruments

What happened during the Roman Empire that led to a rapid expansion of the Christian Church and development of a sophisticated musical culture?

• The Edict of Milan was issued, granting religious tolerance to Christians.

• The Roman Empire fell, leading to a power vacuum filled by the Church.

• The Crusades began, spreading Christian influence across Europe.

• The Renaissance started, promoting cultural and musical advancements.

Where did the New Testament Church, once established, get the idea of a liturgical calendar (advent, Christmas, Lent Easter etc.)?

• From the Jewish calendar

• From Roman traditions

• From early Christian leaders

• From pagan festivals

The New Testament Church, once established, got the idea of unaccompanied chanting of Scripture, especially the Psalms, from which tradition?

• Jewish Synagogue Worship

• Roman Pagan Rituals

• Greek Philosophical Schools

• Egyptian Mysticism

What cataclysmic world event marks the beginning of the Medieval Period?

• The Fall of the Roman Empire

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Age of Enlightenment

The Medieval Period spans which of the following date ranges?

• 500 AD to 1500 AD

• 1000 AD to 1600 AD

• 300 AD to 1300 AD

• 700 AD to 1700 AD

What societal unit was the cultural unifier during the Medieval Period?

• The Church

• The Monarchy

• The Guilds

• The Nobility

The proliferation of kings, kingdoms, castles, etc. during the Medieval Period was primarily due to:

• The decline of the Roman Empire

• The rise of the Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Age of Enlightenment

Which of the following are examples of how the culture of the Medieval Period manifested the transcendent worldview of Christian theism?

• Gothic architecture

• Scholasticism

• Monasticism

• Renaissance art