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Quiz about Controversies in Christian History

Controversies in Christian History Quiz

Throughout the years, the emergence of new doctrines and claims has caused much tension between different Christian groups. Here is a look at some of these conflicts. Hope you enjoy the quiz. Thanks.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 7 mins.

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Question 1 of 10

1. Arius was a popular preacher in the fourth century. He taught that Jesus did not exist eternally in the Holy Trinity, but was created by the Father. At the Council of Nicea, what did St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra, do to Arius? Hint

Stood at the cathedral doors and refused to let him in

Slapped him across the face

Tore up his books

Took the Bible from Arius while the man was speaking

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Albigensians claimed there were two gods, one good like Jesus, the other evil like Satan. What did some followers of the 12th-century sect do to rid themselves of the 'evils' of the body? Hint

Lived in caves

Adopted a strict dietary code

Stopped speaking

Committed suicide

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Question 3 of 10

3. From the outset in the first century, there were debates as to what practices Christians should adopt. Some wanted to continue older Jewish traditions. Of the following, which prompted a specific refutation from Peter in the Book of Acts? Hint

No eating of pork

Praying in Hebrew

Circumcision

The mikvah, or ritual bath

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Question 4 of 10

4. Montanus was an energetic preacher of the late second century. He believed in prophecy and speaking in tongues. What other claim of his earned the disapproval of the wider church? Hint

He could interpret dreams

He believed in reincarnation

He did not believe in fasting

He was the Paraclete or "other comforter" to be sent by Jesus

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Pelagians, a sect of the fifth century, claimed that human beings did not bear responsibility for which of the following? Hint

The suffering of Christ

Punishment in the afterlife

Fasting prior to major holidays

The "Original Sin" of Adam and Eve

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the late 1800s, Lutheran theologian Gottfried Thomasius introduced the doctrine of "kenosis." Which of the following is a correct summary of this belief? Hint

Christ did not know that he was God

Christ only appeared to die while on the Cross, but did not actually do so

Christ gave up some divine attributes while on Earth

Christ rose from the dead after two days, not three

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Question 7 of 10

7. A particular heresy was promoted by Theodotus of Byzantium in the late Second Century, and again in the Eighth Century by bishops in Spain. It held that Christ only became the Son of God at baptism. What was this heresy called? Hint

Inheritance

Transformation

Succesionism

Adoptionism

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Question 8 of 10

8. Two brothers who lived in Poland in the 1500s had a heresy named for them: Socianism. The Sozinnis taught that Jesus was a man who became God. Which of the following did they also believe? Hint

Hell was a place within the Earth's crust

The sacrament of Confirmation did not need to be administered

The baptisms of infants were not valid

Holy Communion should be held only once a month

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 1200s, a French monk named Roscelin promoted the doctrine of Tritheism. What does this mean? Hint

It was only necessary to go to church three times a year

Communion should be reserved for those who have reached adulthood

The Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) were three separate gods

Only Baptism, Holy Matrimony and Communion were sacraments

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Question 10 of 10

10. A group given the name "sedevacantists" broke away from the Roman Catholic Church in the mid-20th century. Which of the following did they believe? Hint

The Popes elected after the Second Vatican Council have no rights to the title

The sacraments of Baptism, Communion and Confirmation should be administered at one time

The Catholic Church should permit the ordination of women

The Catholic Church should allow priests to marry

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Slapped him across the face

The Council of Nicea, held in 385 and attended by hundreds of bishops, was the scene of much heated debate. It was here that the Nicene Creed was composed; it is still recited in many denominations today.

2. The Albigensians claimed there were two gods, one good like Jesus, the other evil like Satan. What did some followers of the 12th-century sect do to rid themselves of the 'evils' of the body?

Answer: Committed suicide

The sect arose in France in the 12th century. Although the rise in suicides did not envelop most of the Albigensians, it was an alarming trend. It is one of the reasons the Catholic Church chose this time to clarify its position that suicide is a mortal sin. The group was declared anathema by Pope Innocent III.

Answer: Circumcision

In Acts 10, Peter allowed that men could accept Christian baptism, without first having become Jewish or undergone circumcision. Many early Christians were Jewish, but Peter established that the faith was also open to non-Jews (Gentiles) as well.

4. Montanus was an energetic preacher of the late second century. He believed in prophecy and speaking in tongues. What other claim of his earned the disapproval of the wider church?

Answer: He was the Paraclete or "other comforter" to be sent by Jesus

The Catholic Church, among other denominations, would later interpret John 14:16 to refer to the Holy Spirit. ("And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever.") Montanus claimed this was really himself, and that Jesus would return to Montanus' own town of Phrygia. This did not happen.

5. The Pelagians, a sect of the fifth century, claimed that human beings did not bear responsibility for which of the following?

Answer: The "Original Sin" of Adam and Eve

Pelagius, founder of the group, believed people could not be blamed for original sin. He taught, instead, that human beings acquired bad habits through the influence of those around them. He was opposed by St. Augustine, who wrote that sinners needed the grace of God.

6. In the late 1800s, Lutheran theologian Gottfried Thomasius introduced the doctrine of "kenosis." Which of the following is a correct summary of this belief?

Answer: Christ gave up some divine attributes while on Earth

"Kenosis" means "emptying." It is a reference to Philippians 2:7. "...[Christ] emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant."

Answer: Adoptionism

Pope Victor condemned the heresy in Theodotus' time. It fell to Pope Leo III to quash the second appearance of the belief, which he did at a council in 798.

8. Two brothers who lived in Poland in the 1500s had a heresy named for them: Socianism. The Sozinnis taught that Jesus was a man who became God. Which of the following did they also believe?

Answer: The baptisms of infants were not valid

The Sozinnis held that the wicked were annihilated after death. They taught that there was no afterlife and thus no Hell.

9. In the 1200s, a French monk named Roscelin promoted the doctrine of Tritheism. What does this mean?

Answer: The Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) were three separate gods

Only one of his writings survives. It is a letter he wrote to Peter Abelard.

10. A group given the name "sedevacantists" broke away from the Roman Catholic Church in the mid-20th century. Which of the following did they believe?

Answer: The Popes elected after the Second Vatican Council have no rights to the title

The term comes from the Latin for "the seat is vacant." This refers to the throne of the Pope. Sedevacantists, who object to changes such as saying the Mass in the local language instead of Latin, and requiring the priest to face the congregation instead of the altar, claim numbers at most in the thousands.

The Catholic Church itself has over a billion members. It must be noted that many supporters of the Latin Mass and other older Catholic forms of piety do *not* count themselves among the sedevacantists; most traditionalist Catholics do recognize the Pope.

In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI reinstated the right of all Catholic priests to serve the Latin Mass.

Source: Author neon000

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