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World War II
Vatican II
Asia, Africa and Latin America
Popes
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How was Europe divided after World War II?
Into Western Europe and Eastern Europe, which was under communist rule.
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What was Vatican II?
A ecumenical council held to discuss ideas on how to modernize and improve the Church.
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When did enormous changes take place in Asia and Africa?
During the 1950s and 60s.
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Who spoke directly to the people through a series of encyclicals?
Pope Pius XI
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What is the picture on the first slide of the powerpoint?
A super nova (a dying star)
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In which three countries was prosecution to Catholics especially bad?
Albania, Ukraine, and China
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How many bishops were usually in attendance at Vatican II?
2,000
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Name at least one popular bishop in Latin America.
Oscar Romero or Helder Camara.
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Who was the first pope elected in the twentieth century?
Pope Pius X
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What chapter is this?
Chapter 14!
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How did Adolf Hitler persecute the Catholics in Europe?
By closing Catholic schools, disbanding Catholic youth organizations, and arresting any Catholics who dared to criticize him.
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What two words was Vatican II summarized by?
aggiornamento and ressourcement
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What percentage of people in Asia are Catholic?
3%
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Who summoned all the bishops of Latin America to a meeting in Rome?
Pope Leo XIII
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Is this the last chapter in our religion book? If not, how many more chapters are there?
No! There is one more chapter!
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Which side of Europe experienced renewal of the Catholic faith after World War II, and which became very anti-Catholic?
Western Europe experienced renewal, and Eastern Europe began to persecute Catholics.
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What is one way the bishops modernized the mass?
The mass would no longer be said in Latin, but in the language of the people.
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What is ecumenism?
An interest in promoting the unity of all Christians.
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Who summoned the Vatican Council II?
Pope John XXIII
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What is the publisher of our religion book? No looking!
William H. Sadlier Inc.
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What did Pope Pius XI sign with Adlof Hitler?
A concordat with the Third Reich.
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How many times did Vatican II meet and how long did it last?
They met four times over three years.
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How many Asian bishops were ordained by 1965?
165
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Who was Pope Pius XI successor?
Pope Pius XII!
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How many ecumenical councils have there been in the history of the church?
Twenty one!!!!