Coptic
What are the rules of the Delta?
Pronounced as a “d” in names
Pronounced as a hard “th” everywhere else
Who was the 4th king of Judah and which kingdom was the kingdom of Judah; north or south?
The 4th king of Judah was king Jehoshaphat and the Southern Kingdom was the kingdom of Judah
Why was Pope Kyrillos V called “John the Scribe” as a monk?
He transcribed many Church books.
What are the names of all the servants in the class
Tony, Andrew, Tante Miro, Sarah, Uncle Mena
Hail to _____, O Virgin, the _____ and ______ queen. Hail to the ______ of our race, you ______ for us Emmanuel.
Hail to you, O Virgin, the right and true queen. Hail to the pride of our race, you bore for us Emmanuel.
What does a Jenkem do and what is the difference between when a Jenkem is placed on a consonant vs when it is placed on a vowel?
If placed on a consonant, a Jenkem adds an “e” sound before the letter and generally adds another syllable to the word.
If placed on a vowel, the Jenkem either elongates or stresses the vowel.
How old was king Jehoshaphat when when he became king and how long did he rule for? What does Jehoshaphat mean?
He was 35 years old when he became king and he reigned in Jerusalem for 25 years. His name means "The Lord Judges"
At what age did Pope Kyrillos want to become a monk, and which monastery did he become a monk at?
20 years old; El-Baramous Monastery
Who taught the first gift (gift of prayer)
Sarah
We exalt you, the _____ of the true Light. We glorify you, O _______, the _______, for you brought forth unto us the ______ of the _____world; He came and ______ our souls.
We exalt you, the Mother of the true Light. We glorify you, O Saint, the Theotokos, for you brought forth unto us the Savior of the whole world; He came and saved our souls.
What are the rules of the letter Key?
In Coptic words:
Pronounced as K
In Greek words:
Pronounced as Sh if followed by an e-vowel
Pronounced as Kh everywhere else
Who is king Asa and what is mentioned about his life in your book?
King Asa is King Jehoshaphat's father. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, removing all idols. But at the end of his life, his faith weakened and he didn't seek God at the time of his death.
Who did Pope Kyrillos V recruit to teach at the Theological Seminary he instituted?
Habib Guirguis and Youssef Mankarious
Who are Tante Miro's children?
Tony & David
“For we have no _______ against this great multitude that is _______ against us; nor do we know what to do, but our ______ are upon ______” (2 ______20:12).
“For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You” (2 Chronicles 20:12).
What are the a, e, and o-vowels? Why are they important?
A-vowels: ⲁ (Alpha)
E-vowels: ⲉ, ⲓ, ⲏ, ⲩ (Eey, Yota, Eeta, Epsilon)
O-vowels: ⲟ, ⲱ (O, Omega)
The vowels are important because many letters make different sounds depending on whether or not a vowel is present.
What are the three blessings God gave to King Jehoshaphat?
There were no wars between him and the surrounding kingdoms.
The Palestinians, Israel’s biggest enemies, presented gifts to him.
God made him prosper and established his kingdom
What saying of Pope Shenouda III did Pope Kyrillos’s action show?
“Egypt is not merely a country in which we live; it’s a homeland that lives within us.”
What School does Andrew attend?
Athens High School
“Hear me, O ______ and you inhabitants of ________: Believe in the _______ your ______, and you shall be ________; believe His _______, and you shall prosper”
“Hear me, O Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper” (2 Chronicles 20:20).
What are ALL the rules of the Epsilon? There are 5 total.
Epsilon takes a “v” sound if it comes after Alpha or Eey.
Pronounced as ⲟⲩ (long o) if it comes after the O.
Pronounced as ⲟⲩⲓ (o-we) if placed between the O and Yota.
Common example that has been put on exam before: Ⲛⲓⲫⲏⲟⲩⲓ (Ni-fee-o-we, meaning “heavens”)
Pronounced as ⲟⲩⲁⲓ (o-wai, meaning “one”) if spelled in this combination: O, Epsilon, Alpha, and Yota. (Rare Case)
Pronounced as “i” everywhere else.
What are the 6 things that King Jehoshaphat did that were pleasing in the sight of the Lord
1- He had good communication with all the kingdoms around Judah.
2- “He placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah” (2 Chronicles 17:2)
3- He removed the high places and wooden images from Judah. He didn’t seek Baal, who was the most popular god in Canaan, the god of strength and fertility. “He walked in the former ways of his father David” (2 Chronicles 17:3-6).
4- He sent his leaders to the cities of Judah, to teach the people the decree and the rules of the kingdom.
5- He sent the Levites, the priest helpers, to teach the people the religious rites, rituals and hymns.
6- He sent the priests to teach the people the Book of the Law and how to worship God (2 Chronicles 17:7-9).
Name 3 ways Pope Kyrillos used his talents to help others.
He transcribed many Church books, which made those books accessible to more people.
He sold those books and gave the money to different churches and the poor
He started a Theological Seminary
He supervised the release of the first Coptic Dictionary
He encouraged Copts to actively participate in different political aspects
What is Sarah's elder brother's squat max?
495 lbs (He owes you chipotle)
Glory to You, our ______, our _______, _______, the pride of the _______, the crown of the ______, the joy of the ________, the firmness of the _______, the forgiveness of _______.
Glory to You, our Master, our King, Christ, the pride of the apostles, the crown of the martyrs, the joy of the righteous, the firmness of the churches, the forgiveness of sins.