Fiero Ch.4 Exam Prep Revelation

Chapter 04

Revelation

1. Which of the following four religions is NOT generally regarded as one based on divine revelation?

A. Judaism

B. Christianity

C. Buddhism

D. Islam

Learning Objective: Describe key aspects of the Qur'an and its importance to the religion of Islam

Learning Objective: Paraphrase the essential messages of the Buddha

Learning Objective: Recognize the central faith principles of the Hebrews

Learning Objective: Summarize the main events in the life and teachings of Jesus

Topic: Buddhism

Topic: Christianity background and teachings

Topic: Islam: background and teachings

Topic: Judaism

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

2. The Hebrew claim to Canaan begins with the biblical story of

A. Abraham.

B. Moses.

C. Solomon.

D. David.

Learning Objective: Recall the history of the early Hebrew state

Learning Objective: Recognize the central faith principles of the Hebrews

Topic: History

Topic: Judaism

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

3. After their Exodus from Egypt, the Hebrews retook Canaan by defeating what group?

A. Babylonians

B. Philistines

C. Samaritans

D. Chaldeans

Learning Objective: Recall the history of the early Hebrew state

Topic: History

Topic: Judaism

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

4. Which cultural landmark was attributed to King David?

A. The Decalogue

B. The Ark of the Covenant

C. The Psalms

D. The Temple of Jerusalem

Learning Objective: Recall the history of the early Hebrew state

Topic: History

Topic: Judaism

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

5. When were the earliest of the Gospels written?

A. During the Babylonian Captivity

B. At least forty years after the death of Jesus

C. During the reign of King David

D. Before the death of Jesus

Learning Objective: Summarize the main events in the life and teachings of Jesus

Topic: Christianity background and teachings

Topic: Literature

6. What is the name for the first five books of the Hebrew Bible?

A. Decalogue

B. Exodus

C. Torah

D. Dead Sea Scrolls

Learning Objective: Explain the message of the prophets to the Hebrew people

Topic: Judaism

Topic: Literature

7. What theme is an integral aspect of Hebrew monotheism?

A. Reward in heaven, punishment in hell

B. A universe of spontaneous creation

C. A covenant between human beings and God

D. The inherent sinfulness of human beings

Learning Objective: Explain the message of the prophets to the Hebrew people

Learning Objective: Recognize the central faith principles of the Hebrews

Topic: Judaism

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

8. How did Paul help transform Christianity into a major religion?

A. By becoming Jesus' first disciple

B. By preaching to the Gentiles

C. By writing the first of the Gospels

D. By conquering the Western part of the Roman Empire

Learning Objective: Explain the contributions of Paul the Apostle to the rise of Christianity

Topic: Christianity background and teachings

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

Topic: Spread of Christianity

9. What landmark legalized Christianity?

A. Edict of Milan

B. Dead Sea Scrolls

C. Book of Revelation

D. Vulgate

Learning Objective: Understand how Constantine contributed to the Western acceptance of Christianity

Topic: History

Topic: Spread of Christianity

10. In early Christian artistic tradition, which apostle was depicted as a lion?

A. Matthew

B. John

C. Mark

D. Luke

Learning Objective: Understand the concept of Christian iconography

Topic: Art and Architecture

11. Which of the following themes or images would have been LEAST likely to appear in Christian art before the fifth century?

A. The crucifixion of Jesus

B. Evangelists represented as animals

C. Jesus as the Good Shepherd

D. Fish imagery

Learning Objective: Understand the concept of Christian iconography

Topic: Art and Architecture

Topic: Spread of Christianity

12. Which Latin Church father wrote the City of God?

A. Jerome

B. Paul

C. Augustine

D. Benedict

Learning Objective: Explain Augustine’s contributions to the early Christian Church

Topic: Literature

Topic: Spread of Christianity

13. What section of the early Christian church lies across the axis of the nave, forming a Latin cross?

A. Nave

B. Narthex

C. Clerestory

D. Transept

Learning Objective: Understand the functions of early Christian churches

Topic: Art and Architecture

14. The Christian calendar, which dates time from the birth of Jesus, was formulated by what figure?

A. A sixteenth-century abbot

B. Constantine

C. Augustine

D. Justinian

Learning Objective: Explain the impact of Christianity on western culture

Topic: History

15. What was the greatest architectural landmark of Byzantine Constantinople?

A. Hagia Sophia

B. The Dome of the Rock

C. San Vitale

D. the Arch of Titus

Learning Objective: Characterize Islamic art and architecture

Topic: Art and Architecture

Topic: Expansion of Islam

16. In the Muslim faith, the word "Allah" means ______.

A. God

B. prayer

C. unity

D. praise

Learning Objective: Describe key aspects of the Qur'an and its importance to the religion of Islam

Learning Objective: Outline significant events in the life of the prophet Muhammad

Topic: Islam: background and teachings

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

17. The holy city of ______ is the birthplace of Mohammad, the destination of the Muslim pilgrimage, and the site of the sacred stone known as the Kaaba.

A. Medina

B. Mecca

C. Jerusalem

D. Baghdad

Learning Objective: Describe key aspects of the Qur'an and its importance to the religion of Islam

Learning Objective: Outline significant events in the life of the prophet Muhammad

Topic: History

Topic: Islam: background and teachings

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

18. The obligatory Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca is known as the ______.

A. jihad

B. imam

C. hijra

D. hajj

Learning Objective: Describe key aspects of the Qur'an and its importance to the religion of Islam

Learning Objective: Outline significant events in the life of the prophet Muhammad

Topic: History

Topic: Islam: background and teachings

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

19. What is a basic element in the arts of Islam?

A. The representation of Muhammad

B. Arabic calligraphy

C. Realistic depictions of humans and animals

D. All these answers are correct.

Learning Objective: Characterize Islamic art and architecture

Topic: Art and Architecture

Topic: Islam: background and teachings

20. What do Christianity and Islam have in common?

A. Priestly hierarchy

B. A history of theocracy

C. Faith in a monotheistic god

D. Condemnation of material wealth

Learning Objective: Describe key aspects of the Qur'an and its importance to the religion of Islam

Learning Objective: Summarize the main events in the life and teachings of Jesus

Topic: Christianity background and teachings

Topic: Islam: background and teachings

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

21. Which of the following statements about the pre-Christian cult of Mithra is FALSE?

A. The cult was popular among Roman soldiers.

B. Devotees of Mithra celebrated his birthday on December 25.

C. Membership in the cult of Mithra was dominated by women.

D. Mithraism required baptism and a communal meal of bread and wine.

Learning Objective: Describe elements of "mystery" cults in the ancient Near East

Topic: Christianity background and teachings

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

22. The goal of the Buddhist is

A. Escape from rebirth

B. Eternal life in heaven

C. Material wealth

D. A covenant with God

Learning Objective: Discuss the roots of Buddhism

Learning Objective: Paraphrase the essential messages of the Buddha

Topic: Buddhism

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

23. What is one landmark of early Buddhist culture?

A. Stupa at Sanchi

B. Great Wall of China

C. Kaaba

D. Dome of the Rock

Learning Objective: Discuss the roots of Buddhism

Topic: Art and Architecture

Topic: Buddhism

24. How does each of the following religions reflect the importance of revelation: Judaism, Christianity, Islam? What do these faiths have in common? What are their main differences?

Learning Objective: Describe key aspects of the Qur'an and its importance to the religion of Islam

Learning Objective: Recognize the central faith principles of the Hebrews

Learning Objective: Summarize the main events in the life and teachings of Jesus

Topic: Christianity background and teachings

Topic: Islam: background and teachings

Topic: Judaism

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

25. What landmarks have each of the following religions left the world: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism?

Learning Objective: Characterize Islamic art and architecture

Learning Objective: Remember the art and music of the early Hebrews

Learning Objective: Understand the concept of Christian iconography

Topic: Art and Architecture

Topic: Buddhism

Topic: Judaism

26. How does Buddhism differ from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

Learning Objective: Describe key aspects of the Qur'an and its importance to the religion of Islam

Learning Objective: Recognize the central faith principles of the Hebrews

Learning Objective: Summarize the main events in the life and teachings of Jesus

Topic: Buddhism

Topic: Judaism

Topic: Philosophy and Religion

Category # of Questions

Learning Objective: Characterize Islamic art and architecture 3

Learning Objective: Describe elements of "mystery" cults in the ancient Near East 1

Learning Objective: Describe key aspects of the Qur'an and its importance to the religion of Islam 7

Learning Objective: Discuss the roots of Buddhism 2

Learning Objective: Explain Augustine’s contributions to the early Christian Church 1

Learning Objective: Explain the contributions of Paul the Apostle to the rise of Christianity 1

Learning Objective: Explain the impact of Christianity on western culture 1

Learning Objective: Explain the message of the prophets to the Hebrew people 2

Learning Objective: Outline significant events in the life of the prophet Muhammad 3

Learning Objective: Paraphrase the essential messages of the Buddha 2

Learning Objective: Recall the history of the early Hebrew state 3

Learning Objective: Recognize the central faith principles of the Hebrews 5

Learning Objective: Remember the art and music of the early Hebrews 1

Learning Objective: Summarize the main events in the life and teachings of Jesus 5

Learning Objective: Understand how Constantine contributed to the Western acceptance of Christianity 1

Learning Objective: Understand the concept of Christian iconography 3

Learning Objective: Understand the functions of early Christian churches 1

Topic: Art and Architecture 7

Topic: Buddhism 5

Topic: Christianity background and teachings 6

Topic: Expansion of Islam 1

Topic: History 7

Topic: Islam: background and teachings 7

Topic: Judaism 9

Topic: Literature 3

Topic: Philosophy and Religion 14

Topic: Spread of Christianity 4