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As a teenager, Thomas joined this religious order.
Who are the Dominicans?
100
Although Thomas was a brilliant student, he was given this nickname because of his silent ways and huge size.
What is "Dumb Ox."
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Thomas wrote this summary of theology to introduce beginners to the study of the discipline.
What is the Summa Theologica?
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Thomas refers to God as this in his first argument for God's existence.
Who is the Unmoved Mover?
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STA responded with this when he heard this from our Lord: “You have written well of me, Thomas. What reward would you have for your labor?” 

What is “Domine, Non Nisi Te!” (Nothing but You Lord)

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When Thomas' brothers tried to tempt him with a prostitute, Thomas prayed for this virtue and received it from God.
What is chastity?
200
Thomas died in 1274 on his way to the Second Council of Lyon, which was seeking to find a way to reunite the Catholic Church with this group.
What is the Eastern Orthodox Church?
200
Because of Thomas' contributions to Church theology and doctrine, he was given this title by the Church.
What is Doctor of the Church?
200
Thomas introduced the method and principles of this philosopher into the study of Christian theology.
Who is Aristotle?
200
In 1880, Thomas was declared the patron saint of these.
What are Catholic schools?
300
Thomas Aquinas was born in this century.
What is the 13th century?
300
Thomas died at a monastery run by this religious order.
Who are the Cistercians?
300
Thomas was the author of this Medieval Latin hymn which is sung during veneration and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
What is Tantum Ergo?
300
After having a mystical experience, Thomas is known to have said, "All that I have written seems like _______ to me."
What is straw?
300
Thomas is honored with a feast day in some churches of this Protestant denomination.
What is the Anglican Communion?
400
When Thomas was five years old, his father placed him in the care of this religious order.
Who are the Benedictines?
400
After making his profession at Naples, Thomas studied at Cologne under this future saint.
Who is Saint Albert the Great?
400
Thomas was the author of this well known hymn, known to have been sung by Luciano Pavarotti.
What is Panis Angelicus?
400
In his 1879 encyclical, Aeterni Patris, this pope stated that Thomas' theology was a definitive exposition of Catholic doctrine.
Who is Pope Leo XIII?
400
Thomas was canonized in this century.
What is the 14th century?
500

Although his feast day is January 28, what day did STA actually die on?

What is March 7?

500

In addition to the Summa Theologiae, this is one of his other famous writings that has the word "Summa"

What is the Summa contra Gentiles?

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According to STA, this "cause" is the agent or thing that brings something about. 

What is efficient cause?