Religious Studies Quiz 1 - 20 Questions

Who is God?

• A mythical figure

• The creator and ruler of the universe

• A historical leader

• A fictional character

What is meant by the greatest mystery of the church - the Holy Trinity?

• The concept of reincarnation

• The belief in three gods

• The unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one God

• The idea of heaven and hell

What does "Create" mean?

• To destroy

• To make something new

• To copy

• To forget

Who established the Catholic Church?

• Martin Luther

• Jesus Christ

• King Henry VIII

• Saint Peter

What is a parable?

• A historical account

• A short story with a moral lesson

• A scientific theory

• A type of poem

What does the church call the event in which Mary being a virgin also became a mother?

• Immaculate Conception

• The Annunciation

• The Nativity

• The Assumption

What is advent?

• A period of fasting

• A celebration of Jesus' birth

• A time of preparation for Christmas

• A feast for the apostles

What happened on Palm Sunday?

• Jesus was crucified

• Jesus entered Jerusalem

• Jesus was born

• Jesus ascended to heaven

Who was Pontius Pilate?

• A Roman governor

• A Jewish priest

• An apostle

• A prophet

What is Pentecost?

• The birth of Jesus

• The resurrection of Jesus

• The descent of the Holy Spirit

• The crucifixion of Jesus