ADVENTISM
Where is the headquarters of the SDA church General conference found?
Silver spring , Maryland, USA
After the promulgation of the new constitution in 2010, when was the first general election held?
(GIVE PRECISE DATES)
4th March 2013
"According to historical interpretations of the 'Little Horn' prophecy in the Book of Daniel, which three Arian Germanic tribes were 'plucked up by the roots' (destroyed) to make way for the rise of the Papacy in Rome?"
Vandals, Heruli and Ostrogoths
While trees are vital, which specific ocean-dwelling organisms are estimated to produce between 50% and 80% of the Earth's oxygen?
Phytoplankton (Prochlorococcus)
We have 206 bones, but the smallest one is only about 3 millimeters long. What is it called, and where is it located?
The Stapes (Stirrup)Found in the middle ear; it's essential for hearing
Fundamental Belief #18 states that the "Spirit of Prophecy" is a identifying mark of the remnant church. According to the pioneers, this gift was manifested primarily in the ministry of Ellen G. White. What Bible verse (Book and Chapter) is the primary basis for the phrase "Spirit of Prophecy"?
Revelation 19:10
What decisive 1815 battle marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte?
The Battle of Waterloo
The High Priest’s turban had a plate of pure gold tied to the front of it with a blue cord. What specific phrase was engraved on that gold plate?
"HOLY TO THE LORD" (Exodus 28:36-38)
There are only three "landlocked within another country" (enclaved) nations in the world. Two are inside Italy (Vatican City and San Marino). What is the third country, and which nation surrounds it?
Lesotho, which is entirely surrounded by South Africa.
Which 19th-century Dutch artist famously cut off his own ear and painted The Starry Night while in an asylum?
Vincent Van Googh
Before the current tithing system was adopted, the early church used a plan where members gave a certain amount based on the value of their property. What was this plan called?
Systematic Benevolence (often nicknamed "Sister Betsy").
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In God’s speech from the whirlwind in Job Chapter 38, He challenges Job’s ability to control the constellations. Which three specific celestial bodies or groupings does He name?
The Pleiades, Orion, and the Bear (Arcturus). God asks Job if he can "bind the chains" of the Pleiades or "loosen the belt" of Orion, demonstrating that Job has no power over the laws governing the cosmos.
Most people know Batian and Nelion are the highest peaks of Mt. Kenya. What is the name of the third-highest peak, which is the highest that can be reached by hikers without technical climbing gear?
Point LenanaIt stands at 4,985 meters
What is the name of the small, colorful military force that has been responsible for the safety of the Pope since 1506?
The Pontifical Swiss Guard. They are required to be Swiss, Catholic, and single men.
In 1912, the church introduced a special offering taken on the last Sabbath of every quarter to support specific world divisions. What is this offering called?
The Thirteenth Sabbath Offering
The Western Roman Empire fell in 476 CE, but the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine) lasted until 1453. Which Emperor is known as the "Last of the Romans" for his massive, yet ultimately temporary, reconquest of Italy and North Africa in the 6th century?
Justinian the great
When the Apostle Paul visited Athens in Acts 17, he stood in the middle of a specific location to address the philosophers. What was the name of this location, and what specific inscription on a local altar did he use as his "hook"?
The location was the Areopagus (or Mars Hill). He used the inscription "To an Unknown God" to introduce the Athenians to the God of the Bible
Which demographic and lifestyle phenomenon refers to the five specific geographic regions where inhabitants significantly outlive the global average, and what is the name of the nine shared lifestyle traits identified as the cause?
The regions are known as Blue Zones. The shared traits are called the "Power 9," which include habits such as natural movement, having a sense of purpose (Ikigai), eating a plant-heavy diet, and maintaining strong social connections
What is the specific term for structures in different species that have a similar internal anatomical framework because they were inherited from a common ancestor, even if their functions differ (e.g., a human arm and a bat wing)?
Homologous structures (or Homology)
In 1860, a meeting was held in Battle Creek, Michigan, to choose a name for the movement. Who was the pioneer that formally proposed the name "Seventh-day Adventist"?
David Hewitt.
Aside from Indigenous peoples, who are the only group of people archaeologically proven to have established a settlement in North America (at L’Anse aux Meadows) roughly 500 years before Columbus?
The Vikings (Norse)
In 2 Samuel 23, an account is given on David's Mighty men in his army on how they engaged in mighty acts of war.
Who were these men and describe their acts!
1. Adino the Eznite-He lift up his spear against 800, and slew them at one time.
2. Eleazer the son son Dodo-He smote the Philistines until his hand clave to the sword
3. Shammah the Agee - He slew the philistines in a ground of lentils.
Despite Russia’s massive size (11 time zones), which country actually holds the world record for the most time zones (12) due to its various overseas territories?
France
Which 3 countries comprise to form the United Kingdom?
England
Scotland
Ireland