Christianity

What are the denominations based on the West-East divide

Roman Catholic & Orthodox, Rome vs. Constantinople

What happens during transubstantiation

Eucharist becomes the body and blood

How many branches does Roman Catholicism have

33

What is the belief of Protestantism regarding the Eucharist

Consubstantiation

Define polytheism. Multiple gods in a religion

Define monotheism. One god in a religion

How do Canadians understand diversity in religions

Through a census

Who are agnostic peoples

People who believe that God may exist but that humans cannot know about it for certain

What is an atheist

Someone who has no belief in a God

What are the characteristics of race

Biological characteristics

How is ethnicity defined

Self-definition, where you are from

Define culture. Cultures and practices in a group

Define religious pluralism. Co-existence of religions living in a society

What does the Catholic understanding of religion entail

The Holy Spirit works within us as world religions are learned

What does "We are each other’s business" signify

Themes of religious pluralism; we must support one another's religions and prevent harm stemming from beliefs

What symbol was used to denote Christians when they were persecuted before the year 300

Chi-Rho

Who is considered the source of all Abrahamic Religions

Abraham

Who was Ishmael, and what religion did he create

Son of Hagar, who created Islam

Who was Isaac, and what religion did he found

Son of Sarah, founded Judaism

Who is considered the central figure of the Christian faith

Jesus Christ

What was the role of Joseph in the Bible

Sold into slavery, became right-hand man of the Pharaoh for dream interpreting abilities

What was the significance of the 7-year famine in the Bible

Divine famine resulting in an influx of Israelites entering Egypt

Who freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt

Moses

Who was Esau in relation to Jacob

Brother of Jacob

Who was the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death

Pontius Pilate

What religious control did Judaism have in the Roman Empire/Israel/Palestine areas

Religious control

What was the role of the Great Sanhedrin in Jerusalem

High court, could convict

Who were the scribes and Pharisees in the context of Jesus' time

Religious leaders

Who were the leaders of the Eastern Churches in the Byzantine Empire

Patriarchs

What event initiated the split of the Church into East and West in 1054 CE

The Great Schism

What were the Crusades, and when did they occur

Holy Wars, from the 11th to 13th centuries

Who was Martin Luther, and what did he initiate

German priest who initiated the Protestant Reformation

What document contained the demands for reforms within the Catholic Church

95 Theses

What was the primary language of the original Catholic Church

Latin

Who founded the Anglican Church, and why

King Henry VIII, due to the Pope's refusal to annul his marriage

What are the beliefs of Protestantism regarding salvation and authority

Salvation by faith alone, authority from the Bible

What is fundamentalism's approach to interpreting the Bible

Literal interpretation

What is the emphasis of Evangelicalism

Personal faith in Christ and the Bible as sole authority

What does Pentecostalism emphasize

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

What was affirmed by the Council of Trent regarding salvation and the Eucharist

Salvation from faith and works, real presence in Eucharist

What philosophical movements emerged during the Age of Enlightenment

Rationalism and Empiricism

What was the outcome of the Age of Enlightenment regarding the relationship between church and state

Separation

When was the World Council of Churches established, and what is its purpose

1948, to build understanding between Christian communities

What is the goal of ecumenism

To maintain and build the global Christian community

When did the Second Vatican Council take place, and what were its key aspects

1962-1965, affirmed validity of various world religions

What is the Bible, and how is it structured

Core teachings of Christian faith, divided into Old & New Testament, composed of books, chapters, verses

How many books are in the Old Testament, and what does it contain

46 books, history of Jewish people, prophets, kings, creation

How many books are in the New Testament, and what does it contain

27 books, account of Jesus after his death and resurrection

What are the denominations of Christianity mentioned

Catholicism, Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican/Episcopalian

When was Catholicism founded, and where

Founded in 1054 in Rome & the Western Roman Empire

Who is considered the founder of Catholicism

St. Peter (according to Catholics)

What is the primary language of Catholic worship

Latin

When was Orthodox Christianity founded, and where

Founded in 1054 in Constantinople and the Eastern Roman Empire

What is the primary language of Orthodox Christianity

Greek

When was Lutheran Christianity founded, and where

Founded in 1530 AD in Germany by Martin Luther

What is the primary language of Lutheran worship

German

When was Anglican/Episcopalian Christianity founded, and where

Founded in 1534 AD in England by King Henry VIII

What is the primary language of Anglican/Episcopalian worship

English

What is the significance of the Book of Concord in Lutheran worship

It is the worship guide

What is the significance of the Book of Common Prayer in Anglican/Episcopalian worship

It is the worship guide

What is the role of the Assumption in Catholicism

Mary's body and soul being taken into Heaven

Who is considered the primary author of the New Testament

Paul of Tarsus

What were the key points affirmed by the Apostles Creed

Belief in 1 God, 1 son, salvation through faith and works, Jesus's resurrection

What was the role of Roman Emperor Constantine in Christianity

Legalized Christianity and made it the official religion of the Roman Empire

What were the outcomes of the Great Schism of 1054 CE

Split of the Church into Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox

What were the characteristics of the Council of Trent

Affirmed papal supremacy, affirmed sacraments, addressed issues raised by Reformation

What is the significance of St. Francis of Assisi in Christianity

Reformed the church, founded a religious order focused on poverty and imitation of Christ

What are the sacraments named by the Council of Trent

Baptism, reconciliation, Eucharist, confirmation, marriage, holy orders, anointing of the sick

What are the beliefs of fundamentalism regarding the Bible

Literal interpretation without room for interpretation

What was the outcome of the Second Vatican Council regarding other world religions

Affirmed validity and respect for various world religions

What was the purpose of the World Council of Churches

To foster understanding and cooperation between Christian communities

What philosophical movements emerged during the Age of Enlightenment

Rationalism and Empiricism

What was the outcome of the Age of Enlightenment regarding the relationship between church and state

Separation of church and state

What is the primary language of Orthodox Christianity

Greek

What is the primary language of Lutheran worship

German

What is the primary language of Anglican/Episcopalian worship

English

What is the significance of the Chi-Rho symbol in Christianity

Used to denote Christians during persecution before 300 CE

What is the significance of the Last Supper in Christianity

Institution of the Eucharist, Jesus's teachings on servanthood

What is the significance of the Garden of Gethsemane in Christianity

Place of Jesus's arrest and agony before crucifixion

What is the significance of Palm Sunday in Christianity

Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, beginning of Holy Week