Mysteries and Rituals ምስጢራት እና ሥርዓት
a) The priest simply listens
b) The priest serves as a witness and grants absolution through divine authority
c) Confession is only symbolic and not necessary
d) It is only for serious sins
Answer: b) The priest serves as a witness and grants absolution through divine authority
Who was St. Yared, and what is his enduring significance in Ethiopian Christianity?
a) A king who played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity across Ethiopia
b) A saint renowned for his pioneering contributions to Ethiopian liturgical music
c) A warrior who defended the Ethiopian Church from external threats
d) A scholar credited with translating the Bible into Amharic
Answer: b) A saint renowned for his pioneering contributions to Ethiopian liturgical music
Which saint is considered the first Christian martyr, having been stoned to death for his faith?
a) Saint Stephen
b) Saint Paul
c) Saint Peter
d) Saint James
Answer: a) Saint Stephen
According to Christian ethics, how should a person respond to an enemy?
a) Seek justice and fairness
b) Ignore them and avoid conflict
c) Love them and pray for them
d) Defend yourself and fight back when necessary
Answer: c) Love them and pray for them
ስንት ዓመትሽ ነው (ለዚህ ዓረፍተ ነገር የሚገባው ስርዓተ ነጥብ)
መልስ. መ ?
What is the effect of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick on those who are ill?
a) It provides strength and healing
b) It grants a new name
c) It confers church membership
d) It bestows a blessing for marriage
Answer: a) It provides strength and healing
Why do we read the lives of saints?
A) To learn how to live like them
B) To have fun stories to read
C) To write new books about them
D) To know how old they were
Answer: A) To learn how to live like them
What message did John the Baptist give to the people?
a) "Stay in the desert"
b) "Get ready, God is sending the Messiah to you"
c) "Baptize and you will be saved"
d) "Avoid the Jordan River"
Answer: b) "Get ready, God is sending the Messiah to you"
What is the result of forgiveness for Christians according to their teachings?
a) Blessings and inner peace
b) Hatred and a desire for revenge
c) Fear and anger
d) Anxiety and sleepless nights
Answer: a) Blessings and inner peace
ልዩ የሆነው የቱ ነው?
መልስ፡ ሐ. መስከረም
In the Orthodox Church, which part of the Divine Liturgy is central to the consecration of the bread and wine?
a) The Trisagion
b) The Great Entrance
c) The Anaphora
d) The Cherubic Hymn
Answer: c) The Anaphora
Why do we ask St. Mary to pray for us?
A) Because she is the Mother of God
B) Because she is powerful like God
C) Because she is an angel
D) Because she can forgive sins
Answer: A) Because she is the Mother of God
What did Moses receive from God on Mount Sinai?
a) Two stone tablets with the law inscribed
b) Manna and quail to feed the Israelites
c) The Ten Commandments as a covenant
d) Both a and c
Answer: d) Both a and c
What is the likely impact of unethical behavior?
a) Strengthens relationships and teamwork
b) Damages reputation and trust
c) Leads to long-term success
d) Increases self-confidence
Answer: b) Damages reputation and trust
እኔ ነጭ ቀሚስ መልበስ እወዳለሁ። የዚህ ዓረፍተ ነገር ግስ የትኛው ነው?
መልስ፡ ሀ. እወዳለሁ
In the Orthodox Church, what is the primary significance of "Great Lent"?
a) To prepare for the Nativity of Christ
b) To commemorate the Passion and Resurrection of Christ
c) To mark the beginning of the Church year
d) To intercede on behalf of the departed
Answer: b) To commemorate the Passion and Resurrection of Christ
What is the primary role of angels?
A) To fight humans
B) To serve God and protect people
C) To rule over the earth
D) To build houses in heaven
Answer B) To serve God and protect people
Which of the following statements is correct regarding Cain and Abel?
a) Cain was a keeper of sheep, while Abel was a tiller of the ground.
b) Abel was a tiller of the ground, while Cain was a keeper of sheep.
c) Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain was a tiller of the ground.
d) Cain was a good boy who offered an acceptable sacrifice to God.
Answer: C) Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain was a tiller of the ground.
How does consistently practicing honesty and integrity impact an individual’s life?
a) It guarantees immediate success and financial gain
b) It creates a strong foundation for trust and lasting relationships
c) It leads to stress and conflict with others
d) It prevents personal growth and meaningful connections
Answer: b) It creates a strong foundation for trust and lasting relationships
መሻት ለሚለው ቃል ተመሳሳይ ፍቺ ወይም ተርጉም የትኛው ነው?
መልስ፡ ለ. መፈለግ
What is the significance of the "Sign of the Cross" in Orthodox Christian worship?
a) To express solidarity with other Christians
b) A personal act of prayer or devotion
c) A profound symbol of Christ's sacrifice and His victory over death
d) A ritualistic gesture to ward off evil forces
Answer: c) A profound symbol of Christ's sacrifice and His victory over death
Which event in the life of the Virgin Mary is celebrated on the feast of the Annunciation?
a) The birth of Jesus
b) The Angel Gabriel announcing she would conceive Jesus
c) The presentation of Jesus in the temple
d) The death and ascension of Mary
Answer: b) The Angel Gabriel announcing she would conceive Jesus
How many loaves of bread and fish did Jesus use to feed 5,000 people?
a) 2 loaves and 7 fish
b) 5 loaves and 2 fish
c) 3 loaves and 5 fish
d) 7 loaves and 3 fish
Answer: b) 5 loaves and 2 fish
What is the negative result of spreading false information (defaming) about someone?
a) It helps everyone understand the truth
b) It brings everyone closer together
c) It damages their reputation and hurts their feelings
d) It makes everyone feel happy and safe
Answer: c) It damages their reputation and hurts their feelings
እኔ ምግብ እፈልጋለሁ። ዓረፍተ ነገሩን በትክክል የሚያሟላው የቱ ነው ወይም የትኞቹ ናቸው?
መልስ፡ መ. ሀ እና ለ መልስ ናቸው።