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How many months does the Coptic calendar have?

13

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What is the meaning of "Emmanuel"?

God be with us

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What is the powerhouse of the cell

Mitochondria

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What show features the upside down

Stranger things

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On what Coptic date do we celebrate Christmas?

January 7th (Kiahk 29th)

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Who is St. Mark the Apostle?

He preached Christianity in Egypt and founded the Coptic Church.

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What did the wise men bring to baby Jesus and what did they symbolize?

Gold (King)

Frankincense (Priest)

Myrrh (Suffering)

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Solve for x: 2x-8=-16 

x = -4

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What is the hottest planet in our solar system

Venus

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How long is the Nativity fast and why?

43 days 

Moses fasted 40 days to receive the word of God on the tablets; we fast 40 days to receive the Logos Incarnate 

3 days for moving of the mountain of Mookutam 

300

Which Coptic saint is known as the first anchorite (hermit) who inspired St. Anthony?


St. Paul of Thebes (St. Paul the First Hermit)

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What did Herod do when the wise men did not came back to him?

He ordered to kill every male child from the age of 2 years old or younger.

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The chemical symbol Au stands for what metal?

Gold

300

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup presumed to start?


June 11, 2026

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Mary's relative also conceived a son in her old age; What is her name? and What is her son's name?

Elizabeth, and John (The Baptist)

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Who is known as the Founder of Monasticism?

St. Anthony the Great

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How did the wise men find baby Jesus?

They were guided by the star seen in the East.

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What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?


The Bill of Rights

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How many bones are in the human body?

206

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How many major feasts of the Lord are there and what are they?

Seven 

Annunciation, Nativity, Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Resurrection, Ascension, and Pentecost 

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Who defended the faith at the Council of Nicaea and is called the Pillar of Faith?


St. Athanasius

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What was St Mary's response to the angel? (Luke 1:38) "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! .............."

"Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word." (Luke 1:38)

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What lobe of the brain is responsible for decision-making and judgment?


The Frontal Lobe

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In what year was the first iPhone released?

2007

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Which saint is especially praised during the Coptic month of Kaihk Midnight Prais

St.Mary

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