Common Aspects of Religion
Spiritual truths and beliefs that separate one religious tradition from another
Belief Systems
What was the name of the specific group of Jesus's followers that wrote the New Testament?
The Apostles
In 1054 AD, a formal split occurred between these two churches
The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church
What is the first thing you write on your test?
Your name
Sacred texts are central to the belief of the religion and are divine, revealing the true meaning and message as _______ by God or ________ by God.
Dictated, inspired
TRUE or FALSE: The same creedal statements were used in all churches to ensure that wherever Christians went, they professed the same faith.
TRUE
This Greek-derived word means "separation"
Schism
Which writing tool is the best to use for a test?
A pencil - bring one with you tomorrow!
Name three traits of a cult leader:
1. Charismatic (compelling charm)
2. Called to save humanity (false prophet)
3. Dominant and demanding (followers have little independent thinking)
The bringing together of bishops of all churches to solve problems
Ecumenical Councils
Name 3 factors that caused the Great Schism
1. Geographical differences
2. Cultural differences
3. Creed
If a short answer question states that it is worth 5 marks, how should you structure your answer?
The answer should be structured to feature at least 5 points/connections to course material.
Name four examples of sacred, physical objects:
Beads, jewelry, statues, books, scrolls, pictures, crosses
Name the four foundations of the early Christian Church
1) Keeping alive the memory of Jesus: the disciples, the Gospels, and Letters of Paul
2) Professing the one faith: the creeds
3) The ministers of the Church: the role of bishops
4) Ecumenical Councils
The destruction of icons
Iconoclasm
TRUE or FALSE: If you do not feel confident answering a short answer question, you should just leave it blank.
FALSE: Always write everything you know that is related to the question - you might get some marks out of it!
Identify a major difference between authentic religion and cults/extremism
- Creed vs. apocalyptic beliefs
- Community vs. severed ties/"family"
- Code of conduct/ethics vs. altering members' behaviour
Within 30 years of the death of Jesus, churches were founded in which 5 countries?
Jerusalem, Syria, Turkey, Greece, Italy, and Spain.
What does Filioque translate to? Why is this word important in reference to The Great Schism?
Filioque is a combination of Latin words meaning “and the son”
These words were added to the Nicene Creed by the Bishop of Rome in the 11th century.
The Eastern Bishops did not accept this addition to the Creed.
How many total marks is tomorrow's test worth?
42 marks (7 matching, 10 T/F, 10 MC, 3 Short Answer* *5 marks each)