Catholic Culture
The Latin name for the pope’s role as “supreme shepherd” of the Church
pontifex Maximus
The prophet who confronted King David after his sin with Bathsheba
Nathan
The French term for the “taste of the place” reflected in wine
Terrior
The ancient historian who wrote The Histories and is often called the “Father of History”
Herodotus
The strait that separates Europe from Africa
Strait of Gibraltar
The term for the Church's teaching authority exercised by the pope and bishops
Magisterium
The river in which Naaman was told to wash to be healed of leprosy
Jordan River
This chemical compound in wine is primarily responsible for bitterness and astringency
Tannins
The medieval political system based on land in exchange for service
Feudalism
This river flows through Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade
Danube
This fourth-century bishop of Milan was instrumental in the conversion of Saint Augustine (DAILY DOUBLE)
St. Ambrose
The wisdom book traditionally associated with the phrase “vanity of vanities”
Ecclesiastes
The Italian cooking technique meaning “to the tooth”
Al dente
The 1215 document that limited the power of the English monarchy
Magna Carta
The world’s highest navigable lake, located in South America
Lake Titicaca
The document of Vatican II that addresses the Church’s relationship with non-Christian religions
Nostra Aetate
The Old Testament figure who wrestled with God and received a new name
Jacob (Israel)
The European monastic order historically most associated with vineyard cultivation and winemaking (DAILY DOUBLE)
Benedictines
The war sparked in part by the defenestration of Prague
Thirty Years’ War
The Asian country formerly known as Ceylon
Sri Lanka
The theological term for Christ’s voluntary self-emptying described in Philippians 2
Kenosis
The Greek term used in John’s Gospel to describe the “Word” made flesh
Logos
The biblical figure who blessed bread and wine and is referenced in the Letter to the Hebrews
Melchizedek
The term for the policy by which European powers sought to prevent dominance by any one state
Balance of power
The capital city located at the highest elevation in Europe (DAILY DOUBLE)
Andorra la Vella