7.1 Creation

What does the Latin phrase 'Imago Dei' mean?

• In the image of God, or that humans reflect God’s nature

• God is love and mercy

• The kingdom of God is within you

• Through suffering comes redemption

Who first proposed the Big Bang Theory?

• Albert Einstein

• Georges Lemaître

• Isaac Newton

• Stephen Hawking

How do Literalist Christians interpret Genesis?

• As a myth or symbolic story

• As God’s exact word and literal description of creation

• Metaphorically, focusing on the message

• As a scientific theory

Match the day of creation in Genesis with what was created on that day:

• Day 6

• Light and sky

• Day 1-2

• Sea and flying creatures

• Day 5

• Dry land and plants

• Day 4

• Land animals and human beings

• Day 3

• Sun, Moon and stars

According to scientists, about how many years ago did the universe begin according to the Big Bang Theory?

• About 13.8 billion years ago

• About 4.5 billion years ago

• About 100 million years ago

• About 500 thousand years ago

Which Christian interpretation of Genesis accepts scientific theories but focuses on the message that God created the world and gave humans a special purpose?

• Literalist

• Conservative (Catholic view)

• Liberal

The Catholic Church supports the Big Bang Theory.

• True

• False

What does the Conservative (Catholic) view say about Genesis 1 & 2?

• They see Genesis 1 & 2 as a myth or symbolic story and accept science theories about creation.

• They believe Genesis 1 & 2 are literal historical accounts and reject all scientific theories.

• They think Genesis 1 & 2 are only poetic and have no religious significance.

• They interpret Genesis 1 & 2 as unrelated to the origins of the universe.

What is the first principle of Catholic Social Teaching?

• Solidarity

• Dignity of the Human Person

• Stewardship

• The Common Good

According to Catholic Social Teaching, what does 'Solidarity' mean?

• We are all part of one human family. We should stand together and help people in need.

• It means only helping those who are closest to us.

• It refers to economic growth above all else.

• It means following rules without question.