Paschal Mysteries Semester 1 exam questions

In order to understand the Bible, we must first understand

the literary form and context used for that book / passage.

When were Lucifer and the demons banished from Heaven?

before the Creation of the world

This term emphasizes that we are like God in that we possess intelligence, free will, and the capacity to love.

Image and Likeness

What is the difference between a covenant and a contract?

A covenant is permanent and involves a loving relationship

Adam and Eve before the Fall enjoyed God's sanctifying grace at all moments which allowed them to display perfect Faith, Hope, & Love. This is called the

Supernatural Gifts

What would happen if man ate from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil?

death

A ____________ is a bond that involves promises between God and man.

Covenant

What is God doing in Days 4 - 6 in Genesis 1?

God is filling the habitat with the inhabitants

True or false: Sin separates us from God, weakens our will, and darkens our intellec

true

What happened 8 million years ago?

an ape-like creature existed

Adam and Eve were in a state of harmony with God before the Fall by which they participated in the divine life. This is known as

Original Holiness

What is the main point of Gen 2?

to show that man is radically different from the rest of Creation

Who led the army of the good angels against Lucifer?

St. Michael the Archangel

What is the belief of Darwin that some species have not adapted and have gone extinct?

natural selection

The serpent during the Fall is represented as a

dragon

What do we learn about marriage from Genesis 2?

All of these answers are correct

Our inclination to sin is called

concupiscence

What set of gifts were lost by Adam and Eve that are never recovered in this world?

preternatural gifts

What happened 4.5 billion years ago?

Beginning of the earth

Which of the following is the most accurate view of Pp. St. John Paul II on Faith & Science

They help and purify each other

The scientific theory that species came to be as they are by a gradual process of change and development is called

Evolution

This gift from God includes the power of directing one's own actions without constraint.

free will

Which of the following is NOT one of the tricks that the devil used on Adam and Eve?

He forced Adam and Eve to sin

What set of gifts were lost by Adam and Eve but that are received at Baptism?

Supernatural Gifts

The author of Gen 1 laid out his Creation story in 7 days because

God created us in a covenant with him

The world was created like it was because

it was formed to support the lives of its inhabitants

In what way are we radically different than the rest of creation

These are all correct

What tree was in the middle of the Garden of Eden?

Tree of Life

What is the belief that Darwin developed that we all come from one common organism?

Origin of species

In Genesis 1, what days go together?

1&4, 2&5, 3&6

Which of Jacob's 12 sons was his favorite?

Joseph

\___________ is the land that God promised to the children of Abraham

Promised Land

The Babylonians defeated the northern kingdom of Israel and put them into exile.

False

During the Age of the Prophets, Israel split into _______________.

Israel / Judah

What is the sign of the covenant of Noah?

rainbow

\_____________ is from a Greek word meaning "to go out."

Exodus

What did David establish?

Jerusalem as the capital

Solomon is known for building the __________, and David was known for building ____.

Temple / King's Palace

The Diaspora is

God's people were scattered throughout the world for the first time.

\____________ is the sign of Abraham's covenant with God.

circumcision

Why did the Isaelites wander in the desert for 40 years?

they refused to fight for the Promised Land so the entire adult generation had to die before they could enter the Promised Land

True/false:Abraham was adopted by the Pharaoh's daughter and later led the Israelites out of Egypt.

False

True/false: The Israelites' meal that they had right before the Exodus is called the Passover because the Angel of Death passed over the Israelites' households sparing their firstborn sons from death.

True

Moses's mother placed him in a basket and floated him down the __________ River.

Nile

God gave ____________ to the Israelites as they wandered in the desert.

All of these answers are correct

Why did the prophets have such a big role in the leadership of God's people during the Age of the Prophets?

the kings were doing a poor job of leading God's people

Noah's Ark is a type to

Church

Who took over as leader of the Israelites immediately after Moses died?

Joshua

True/false Saul had the appearance of a king but was a really bad king

True

What is the most important element of the Old Testament

the covenants

Who is called a "man after God's own heart" in the OT?

David

Joseph of the Old Testament rose to the position of _________ in Egypt.

None of These Answers

The Tower of Babel was

a tall building proposed by the Hamites in order to make a name for themselves

Moses was adopted by ___________.

Pharaoh's daughter

Why did Moses flee from Egypt?

He killed an Egyptian

The promises that God gave to Abraham were

fulfilled after the lifetime of Abraham

a title given to the Jews because they were selected by God to be his people and inherit the promises of Abraham

Chosen People

The Great Flood is a type to

Baptism

What son of Noah is the ancestor to the Israelites?

Shem

What son of Noah is the ancestor to the Israelites?

Shem

a title given to the Jews because they were selected by God to be his people and inherit the promises of Abraham

Chosen People

David was a good king because

All of these answers are correct

Why were God's people suppressed to slavery in Egypt?

The Pharaoh was threatened by their large number and their wealth

What passage of the Bible is the Protoevangelium?

Gen 3:15

Who was Isaac's younger son who stole the birthright from his brother?

Jacob

Jesus and Mary worked together to bring about the redemption of humanity. Because of this, we consider them the

New Adam and New Eve

God promised ___________ that the Messiah would come from his line.

David

Who is considered the "Father of the Faith?"

Abraham

Who was given to Moses to help him with his ministry?

Aaron

\_____ was the son of Abraham and Sarah in their old age.

Isaac

The Pharaoh would not listen to Moses, so God sent

Plagues

The two Gospels that include a genealogy of Jesus are

Matthew / Luke

Why was Jesus presented in the Temple?

this was an offering to God that parents made for their sons to be blessed by God

What were the 2 groups that came to visit Jesus as a baby?

Shepherds / Magi

Christ's redemption brought about victory over ________ and _______.

sin / death

The Paschal Mystery is Christ's work of redemption accomplished by his

Passion, death, Resurrection, & Ascension

What name did the Angel Gabriel call Mary at the Annunciation?

full of grace

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why it was important for Jesus to have a Joseph as his father?

to assist Jesus in his public ministry

The stable where Jesus was born is a type to

the tomb

Justification means

being made right by God by means of Christ's sacrifice

How many days was Jesus lost in the Finding in the Temple passage?

3

\______________________ is a description of how God is present in a soul starting with Baptism and remaining as long as the person stays in a state of grace.

Indwelling of the Blessed Trinity

True/false Expiation means to show love to another person by doing something nice for them.

False

What is the hypostatic union?

Jesus' "marriage" of his humanity & divinity

How old was Jesus at the Finding in the Temple?

12

What are Jesus' hidden years?

this is the part of Jesus' life that we do not know much about when he lived a quiet life in Nazareth

Which of the following is the ultimate expression of love?

sacrifice

Who is the most important person in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus?

David

How far back does Luke go in the his genealogy of Jesus?

Adam

What is the main point that Luke wants to make in his genealogy of Jesus?

that Jesus is the universal savior of the world for all of humanity

Mary is seen as the _________________ in the Visitation scene.

New Ark of the Covenant

How do we explain how Jesus was always God but also died, was born, and had to learn?

Jesus had 2 complete natures: his humanity and his divinity

When do we first experience God's Divine life (his sanctifying grace)?

at Baptism

Which of the following is a biblical source for the Church's teaching on the Immaculate Conception?

Both the Annunciation & the Protoevangelium

What title of Christ means "to become flesh?"

Incarnation

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons given in class that the Word became flesh?

to give us relief in our earthly trials and sufferings

The amount of time that Jesus was lost during the Finding in the Temple passage foreshadowed

his death

What is the primary way that Christ shares his Divine Life with us?

Sacraments

How do the 2 groups that came to visit the baby Jesus relate to each other?

they contrast each other in every way (rich/poor, educated/uneducated, Gentile/Jewish...)

A sacrifice has to _____________ to expiate a sin.

have enough value