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This is the title of the Bishop of Rome, who serves as the head of the worldwide Catholic Church.

Who is the Pope?

100

This German monk is credited with starting the Reformation in 1517 by posting his "95 Theses."

Who is Martin Luther?

100

According to the Gospels, Jesus was born in this Judean town, the "City of David."

What is Bethlehem?

100

Instead of statues, Orthodox churches are famous for these sacred paintings of holy figures.

What are Icons?
100

He is the founder of the movement and the man who translated the Golden Plates.

Who is Joseph Smith?

200

This is the term for the process by which a deceased person is officially declared a saint.

What is Canonization?

200

This "Baptist" practice involves the full immersion of an adult in water, rather than sprinkling a baby.

What is Believer's Baptism?

200

This specific miracle, his first, involved turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana.

What is the Wedding at Cana?

200

In 1054, this "Great" event saw the permanent split between the Eastern and Western Churches.

What is the Great Schism?

200

After the founder's death, this leader led the pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley in Utah.

Who is Brigham Young?

300

Catholics believe in this "intermediate" state after death for those destined for heaven but needing purification.

What is Purgatory?

300

King Henry VIII founded this Church because he wanted an annulment from Catherine of Aragon.

What is the Church of England (or Anglican Church)?

300

This collection of sayings, including the Beatitudes, is Jesus’ most famous lengthy discourse.

What is the Sermon on the Mount?

300

The spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox world holds this title, currently based in Istanbul (Constantinople).

Who is the Ecumenical Patriarch?

300

This book is considered "Another Testament of Jesus Christ" alongside the Bible.

What is The Book of Mormon?

400

White smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel indicates that this has occurred.

What is the election of a new Pope?

400

This theological concept, central to Calvinism, suggests that God has already determined who will be saved.

What is Predestination?

400

In the Bible, this man was a tax collector before becoming one of the twelve apostles and a Gospel author.

Who is Matthew?

400

In many Orthodox traditions, this holiday (Easter) is often celebrated on a different date than in the West.

What is Pascha?

400

This is the specific term for the two-year period of service young adults in the church often perform.

What is a Mission?

500

This 13th-century Dominican friar wrote the Summa Theologica, a cornerstone of Catholic philosophy.

Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?

500

This 18th-century movement, led by John Wesley, emphasized a "methodical" approach to Bible study and prayer.

What is Methodism?

500

The "H" in the slang "Jesus H. Christ" is often jokingly linked to the IHS monogram, which actually represents the first three letters of Jesus’ name in this language.

What is Greek?

500

This wall of icons separates the nave (where the people stand) from the sanctuary (where the altar is).

What is an Iconostasis?

500

This angel is said to have visited Joseph Smith and directed him to the Golden Plates.

Who is Moroni?