Sunday School
1. Which New Testament book provides the earliest description of the institution
of the Holy Qurbana?
The First Epistle to the Corinthians
2. In the Gospel of John, the true meaning of the Holy Qurbana is primarily
conveyed through which event?
The feeding of the five thousand
3. The four key verbs describing Jesus' action with the bread—"took," "blessed,"
"broke," and "gave"—are found in the accounts of the Last Supper and also in:
The feeding of the five thousand
4. What term does the New Testament use for the day when early Christians
assembled for worship?
The Lord's Day
5. According to St. Paul in 1 Corinthians, what do those who "break the bread" and
"bless the cup" become?
Parts of the one body in fellowship with Christ.
6. Which early Church Father referred to the Holy Qurbana as the "Medicine of
Immortality"?
St. Ignatius of Antioch
7. In his letter to Trajan, the Roman governor Pliny reported that Christians
assembled for a common meal on what day?
Sundays
8. The document Didache, from the second century, describes the Holy Qurbana
as:
The Offering of Thanksgiving
9. By the beginning of the third century, which two main parts had the Holy
Qurbana evolved into?
Liturgy of the Catechumens and Liturgy of the Faithful
10. According to the practice described by Tertullian, who was asked to leave
before the celebration of the bread and wine?
The unbaptized (Catechumens)
11. Which Church Father is known for his Mystagogical Catechisms that teach
about the living presence of Christ in the Qurbana?
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
12. St. Gregory of Nyssa taught that eating the Body of Christ provides what to
believers?
Divinity due to unity with Him
13. What famous analogy did St. John Chrysostom use regarding Christ in the Holy
Qurbana?
He allows Himself to be broken and shredded so that all may be made full.
14. What was a significant historical event that allowed for changes and additions
to the Qurbana liturgy?
The Edict of Milan (AD 313)
15. St. Clement of Rome is noted for quoting which part of the Qurbana prayer?
The "Holy, Holy, Holy" (Sanctus)
1. Who was Bishop Packenham Walsh, and what is his significance?
An Anglican bishop who wrote a meditative study on the Holy Qurbana.
2. According to Bishop Walsh, what is one characteristic that highlights the
greatness of the Holy Qurbana?
The use of ancient prayers that contain the unadulterated faith of the Church.
3. The story of King Vladimir's messengers is used to illustrate what point?
The beautiful and grand nature of Orthodox worship that elevates the spirit.
5. How is the Holy Qurbana connected to the forgiveness of sins?
The pardon promised in confession is truly received through the Holy Qurbana.
6. How is the Holy Qurbana described in relation to the sacrifices of the Old
Testament?
It is a bloodless sacrifice that remembers Christ's once-and-for-all offering.
7. How does the Orthodox understanding of the Holy Qurbana differ from the
typical Protestant view mentioned in the text?
The Orthodox see it as a living participation in Christ's salvation, not merely a
memorial.
8. What does the text mean when it says participants in the Holy Qurbana
"become witnesses" to Christ's life and ministry?
They see, listen to, and touch the Word of Life through the events of the
Qurbana.
9. Who is described as participating in the heavenly worship of the Holy Qurbana?
All creation, including heavenly beings, the departed, and saints.
10. What practical responsibility in participating in the Holy Qurbana?
To discipline and systematize one's words, thoughts, and actions daily.
11. The phrase "liturgy after the liturgy" refers to:
The application of worship principles to one's day-to-day life.
12. Which part of the Holy Qurbana specifically mentions the continued
communion of the Holy Trinity?
The prayer on the occasion of the Mysteries.
13. What is humanity's God-given role in creation?
Stewards who minister to and sustain creation.
14. What aspect of the Holy Qurbana ensures the participation of the entire
Church?
Separate prayers for the priest, altar assistants, and congregation.
15. The object of sacrifice and the one who offers the sacrifice become one in:
Jesus Christ.
16. What does the prayer during the procession of the Holy Mysteries ask for?
For pardon and forgiveness for God's servants.
17. The text quotes the First Epistle of John to emphasize that the Qurbana allows
believers to:
Experience the Word of Life with their senses (hear, see, touch).
18. What is the purpose of the symbols and actions that accompany the prayers in
the Qurbana?
They help those who understand them to imbibe the faith of the Church.
19. In the context of the Holy Qurbana, what is the "bloodless sacrifice" a
reference to?
The remembrance of Christ's sacrifice on the Cross.
20. Bishop Walsh's book, "Holy Qurbana: A Meditative Study," was originally a:
Speech given at an Orthodox clergy conference.
1. What is the primary accusation Protestant and Evangelical Churches level
against the Malankara Orthodox Church?
That it has an 'orthodox' or exclusive outlook on intercommunion.
2. According to the text, why are Orthodox Churches "serious and 'adamant'"
about the Holy Qurbana?
Because the Holy Qurbana is the very 'life' of the Church and central to its faith.
3. The Orthodox Church follows a concept known as:
Eucharistic Ecclesiology.
4. What is the fundamental reason the Orthodox Churches do not agree to
communion with Roman Catholic and Protestant churches?
Different understandings and interpretations of the Holy Qurbana.
5. Which of the following was a change introduced in the Roman Catholic liturgy
during the Middle Ages?
The use of unleavened bread for the Qurbana.
6. The Roman Catholic doctrine of 'Transubstantiation' is based on the
philosophical ideas of:
Aristotle.
7. What event marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in 1517?
Martin Luther posting his 95 Theses.
8. Which of the following is a change Martin Luther made to the liturgy?
He emphasized the sermon as the most significant part of the service.
9. Which of these churches is NOT mentioned as following the Taksa of St. James?
Syro Malabar Church
10. The text suggests the Mar Thoma Church shows evident influence from:
The Protestant tradition.
11. What recent move in the Syro Malabar Church is seen as a return to ancient
tradition?
The priest facing the east during liturgy.
12. The Orthodox Church teaches that the basis of Christian unity is the:
Holy Qurbana.
15. In Orthodox theology, the Holy Qurbana is considered the __________ of unity.
aim
16. Why would it be contradictory for a Protestant believer to receive Holy
Qurbana in an Orthodox church?
Because they don’t folow the Orthodox Faith.
17. The Holy Qurbana shall be dispensed only on the basis of:
Faith.
18. The 'Cathedra' or seat of the bishop in the Orthodox Church is primarily a
symbol of:
The one who presides over the Holy Qurbana.
19. For the Malankara Orthodox Church, what is vitally important when
considering the episcopacy of another church?
The faith and liturgy handed down through generations.
20. What is the term used for the practice of excluding someone from communion
due to grievous sin or canon violation?
Excommunication.
21. What are members of other churches allowed to do in Orthodox services to
maintain ecumenical relationships?
Participate in worship services as observers.
22. The Orthodox stance on intercommunion is best described as:
Communion only on the basis of a shared faith.
1. The list of Bible passages to be read on a given Sunday is provided by the:
Lectionary (Vedavayanakuripp)
2. Which of the following is described as the oldest lectionary in the West Syriac
tradition?
The fourth-century Jerusalem Syriac Lectionary
3. The Malankara Orthodox Church's lectionary includes readings from:
Deutero-canonical books
4. How are Old Testament passages introduced during the reading?
"'The voice of glory and salvation in the tents of the righteous' thus sang the
Holy Spirit through David."
5. The selection of Bible readings for a specific day is based on:
A theological background to suit the importance of the day.
6. Which New Testament book is the source of the "Christological Hymn" sung in
the Holy Qurbana?
The Epistle to the Philippians
7. The "Holy song of Angels' Praise" used in the Qurbana is found in the Book of:
Isaiah
8. The Trinitarian Blessing, "May the Love of God the Father..." is a quotation from:
2 Corinthians 13:13
9. The Blessing of Peace, repeated several times in the Qurbana, comes from which
Gospel?
John
10. What is the primary source for the majority of hymns used in the Holy
Qurbana?
The Holy Bible
11. The hymn "King’s daughter stands in glory..." is based on a verse from:
The Book of Psalms
12. The design of the church building, its drapings, and priestly vestments are
based on instructions from which Old Testament books?
Exodus and 1 Kings
13. What is a common feature on the walls of Orthodox churches?
Icons depicting events and personalities from the Bible
14. Which of the following is NOT listed as a theme for icons in the church?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
15. The words "Amen" and "Hallelujah" used in the liturgy are:
Found countless times in the Bible.
16. The phrase "Glory be to Him for ever, Amen," which concludes many prayers,
has its biblical roots in epistles such as:
Romans and Galatians
17. The Promeon-Sedras in the services are noted for being rich with:
Events and characters from the Bible.
1. What is the literal meaning of the word "Taksa"?
Text
2. Which Taksa is considered the oldest and the author is traditionally believed to
be St. James, the brother of the Lord?
Taksa of St. James
3. Who is believed to have condensed several of the lengthy prayers in the Taksa
of St. James?
Gregorios Bar Hebraeus
4. On which of the following occasions is the Taksa of St. James still used today?
The first Holy Qurbana celebrated by a priest.
5. The Taksa of St. James was originally written in which language?
Greek
6. In the general structure of the Holy Qurbana, when does the priest choose a
specific Taksa for the day?
During the Liturgy of the Faithful (Liturgy of the Bread and Wine).
7. Which Taksa is described as the shortest?
Taksa of Mar Callistos (Xystus) of Rome
8. Who is credited with inaugurating the movement for the widespread use of the
Malayalam Taksa in the 20th century?
Deacon Pathrose Mookkancheril (Mar Osthathios)
9. What was a significant change introduced by Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan,
reflecting Protestant influence?
He removed prayers for the departed and the communion of saints.
10. Which of the following is NOT listed as a language into which the Holy
Qurbana Taksa has been translated?
Bengali
11. Who translated the Taksa of St. John Chrysostom into English?
Metropolitan Dr. Paulose Mar Gregorios
12. For the Malankara Orthodox Church to become a true National (Indian)
Church, it must:
Make liturgical texts available in all Indian languages.
13. Who translated and compiled the Kurbanakramam (Service Book) that is
widely used today?
H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews I Catholicos
14. What is the name of the annotated Kurbanakramam that provides a prose
rendering and biblical explanation of the hymns?
Jeevanulla Bali
15. What was a primary criticism faced by early advocates for Malayalam
translations of the Taksa?
That they were destroying the ancient Church.
16. In the Byzantine Orthodox Churches, which Taksa is most commonly used
today?
Taksa of St. John Chrysostom
17. The book "Jeevanulla Bali" and its English version "The Living Sacrifice" are
noted for being particularly useful to:
Sunday school children.
18. According to the text, what was a "serious handicap" of the Malankara Church
before translations?
Congregations not understanding the Syriac prayers.
19. Which press originally printed the Taksa translation by Konat Abraham Malpan
that is now widely used?
Mar Julius Press, Pampakkuda
1. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are collectively known as:
a) Oriental Religions
b) Dharmic Religions
c) Occidental or Semitic Religions
d) Primal Religions
Answer: c) Occidental or Semitic Religions
2. What is a key feature that distinguishes Occidental religions from Oriental ones, according
to the text?
a) Belief in many gods
b) Greater importance to belief in One God and aggressive dissemination
c) Focus on achieving Nirvana
d) Lack of a religious text
Answer: b) Greater importance to belief in One God and aggressive dissemination
3. Which of these religions is classified as an Indian religion?
a) Zoroastrianism
b) Shintoism
c) Jainism
d) Taoism
Answer: c) Jainism
4. Which religion is considered the first monotheistic religion in world history?
a) Christianity
b) Islam
c) Zoroastrianism
d) Judaism
Answer: d) Judaism
5. The central text of Islam, which is the basis of its religious belief, is called:
a) The Torah
b) The Guru Granth Sahib
c) The Quran
d) The Vedas
Answer: c) The Quran
6. According to the text, which category of Christianity claims the Pope as the head of the
Church?
a) Orthodox
b) Protestant
c) Roman Catholic
d) Evangelical
Answer: c) Roman Catholic
7. Zoroastrianism views life as a constant battle between:
a) God and Satan
b) Ahuramazda (goodness) and Amgramanyu (evil)
c) Karma and Dharma
d) Yin and Yang
Answer: b) Ahuramazda (goodness) and Amgramanyu (evil)
8. What is the term Hindus themselves use to designate their religious movement?
a) Vedic Dharma
b) Sanathana Dharma
c) Hindu Religion
d) Brahmanical Religion
Answer: b) Sanathana Dharma
9. The term "Buddha" means:
a) The enlightened one
b) One who has attained victory
c) The teacher
d) One who has attained wisdom or 'bodhi'
Answer: d) One who has attained wisdom or 'bodhi'
10. What is the common feature of Buddhism and Jainism mentioned in the text?
a) Both believe in a single, all-powerful God.
b) Both are notable as religious movements which do not have concepts of God or Spirit.
c) Both originated in China.
d) Both have the same holy book.
Answer: b) Both are notable as religious movements which do not have concepts of God or
Spirit.
11. What is the holy book of Sikhism?
a) The Tripitika
b) The Guru Granth Sahib
c) The Angas and Upangas
d) The Bible
Answer: b) The Guru Granth Sahib
12. Confucianism and Taoism primarily originated in which country?
a) India
b) Japan
c) China
d) Persia
Answer: c) China
13. What is the official religion of Japan, as mentioned in the text?
a) Buddhism
b) Confucianism
c) Shintoism
d) Taoism
Answer: c) Shintoism
15. Which biblical passage is cited to support the idea that "God shows no partiality"?
a) Romans 3:29
b) Acts 10:34-35
c) St. Matthew 5:17
d) Psalms 37:12
Answer: b) Acts 10:34-35
16. In the context of religious plurality, Christians should:
a) Try to frighten others into belief.
b) Judge other people's faiths.
c) Bear witness to Jesus Christ while thinking that other people also have goodness.
d) Isolate themselves completely from other religions.
Answer: c) Bear witness to Jesus Christ while thinking that other people also have goodness.
17. The religious texts of Shintoism are called:
a) Gathas and Purva
b) Kakiji and Nihomki
c) Vedas and Upangas
d) Confucian Classics
Answer: b) Kakiji and Nihomki
18. The goal of Jainism is to attain 'Kaivalya' by gaining victory over:
a) The bondage of 'karma' and rebirth
b) The forces of Ahuramazda
c) Earthly desires and attachments
d) Social injustice
Answer: a) The bondage of 'karma' and rebirth
25. Which of these religions is identified as the third largest in India?
a) Islam
b) Hinduism
c) Christianity
d) Sikhism
Answer: c) Christianity
1. According to the text, what did Jesus Christ clearly state he would establish?
a) The Kingdom of God
b) The Church
c) The New Covenant
d) The Apostolic Ministry
Answer: b) The Church
2. Which event is described as having "energized the mission of the Church"?
a) The Crucifixion
b) The Resurrection
c) The event of Pentecost
d) The Council of Jerusalem
Answer: c) The event of Pentecost
3. What is the primary reason given for the divisions in the One Church?
a) Cultural differences
b) Political interference
c) Human weaknesses and sin
d) Different interpretations of the Bible
Answer: c) Human weaknesses and sin
4. The first major division in the Church, based on faith, occurred at which council?
a) Council of Nicaea
b) Council of Constantinople
c) Council of Ephesus
d) Council of Chalcedon (AD 451)
Answer: d) Council of Chalcedon (AD 451)
5. The Council of Chalcedon was centered on a clash of views regarding the:
a) Authority of the Pope
b) Nature(s) of Jesus Christ
c) Books to include in the Bible
d) Date of Easter
Answer: b) Nature(s) of Jesus Christ
6. Which group, opposing the Council of Chalcedon, is known today as the
Oriental Orthodox Churches?
a) The Chalcedonian Faction
b) The Non-Chalcedonian Faction
c) The Roman Catholic Church
d) The Protestant Churches
Answer: b) The Non-Chalcedonian Faction
7. Which Oriental Orthodox Church claims apostolic succession from St. Mark the
Evangelist?
a) The Syrian Orthodox Church
b) The Coptic Orthodox Church
c) The Malankara Orthodox Church
d) The Armenian Orthodox Church
Answer: b) The Coptic Orthodox Church
8. Which Oriental Orthodox Church has the largest following among Oriental
Orthodox Churches?
a) The Armenian Orthodox Church
b) The Ethiopian Orthodox Church
c) The Syrian Orthodox Church
d) The Malankara Orthodox Church
Answer: b) The Ethiopian Orthodox Church
9. The Malankara Orthodox Church claims apostolic succession from which saint?
a) St. Peter
b) St. Paul
c) St. Thomas
d) St. Mark
Answer: c) St. Thomas
10. The split between the Eastern Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Church in the
11th century was primarily over:
a) The authority of the Pope
b) The Filioque clause in the Nicene Creed
c) The use of icons
d) The date of Christmas
Answer: b) The Filioque clause in the Nicene Creed
11. The Eastern Orthodox Churches emphasize the ______ of the Divine and Human
natures of Christ.
a) Oneness
b) Difference
c) Blending
d) Subordination
Answer: b) Difference
12. Which of the following is a characteristic belief of the Roman Catholic Church?
a) Rejection of the Filioque clause
b) The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of Virgin Mary
c) Recognition of only the first three Ecumenical Councils
d) Allowing priests to marry
Answer: b) The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of Virgin Mary
13. How many books are in the Bible followed by the Roman Catholic Church?
a) 66
b) 73
c) 27
d) 39
Answer: b) 73
14. Protestantism originated as a dissent against the practices of the:
a) Eastern Orthodox Church
b) Oriental Orthodox Churches
c) Roman Catholic Church
d) Coptic Orthodox Church
Answer: c) The Roman Catholic Church
15. A key emphasis of Protestant churches, is:
a) The supremacy of the Pope
b) The literal interpretation and sufficiency of the Bible
c) The veneration of saints
d) The use of elaborate liturgy
Answer: b) The literal interpretation and sufficiency of the Bible
16. Which of these is identified as a key leader of the Reformed church movement?
a) Martin Luther
b) William Seymour
c) John Calvin
d) St. Augustine
Answer: c) John Calvin
17. The Pentecostal movement is noted for emphasizing the importance of:
a) Ancient liturgical traditions
b) The personal experience of the Holy Spirit
c) The authority of church councils
d) Philosophical theology
Answer: b) The personal experience of the Holy Spirit
18. What is regarded by Pentecostals as a sign of baptism of the Holy Spirit?
a) Water immersion
b) Speaking in tongues
c) Charitable works
d) Knowledge of scripture
Answer: b) Speaking in tongues
19. Charismatic churches are described as molding their worship to fit the culture
of whom?
a) The elderly
b) Scholars
c) Youth
d) Political leaders
Answer: c) Youth
20. What kind of gospel do Charismatic churches often preach, according to the
text?
a) Social Gospel
b) Gospel of Liberation
c) Prosperity Gospel
d) Gospel of Asceticism
Answer: c) Prosperity Gospel
22. The Syro-Malabar Rite is an example of a church that:
a) Broke away from the Malankara Orthodox Church
b) Is a Protestant denomination in India
c) Is a Catholic Uniate Rite under the jurisdiction of Rome
d) Belongs to the Eastern Orthodox communion
Answer: c) Is a Catholic Uniate Rite under the jurisdiction of Rome
23. What is the ultimate goal of learning about different Christian divisions?
a) To prove one's own church is correct
b) To think about ways of mutual fellowship and unity and pray for them
c) To facilitate mass conversions
d) To write a comprehensive history
Answer: b) To think about ways of mutual fellowship and unity and pray for them
24. The Oriental Orthodox Churches recognize how many Great Councils?
a) Three
b) Seven
c) Twenty-One
d) All councils before the 11th century
Answer: a) Three
25. What technique do Charismatic churches adopt for their growth and operation,
as per the text?
a) Monastic disciplines
b) Modern business management and marketing techniques
c) Strict adherence to historical creeds
d) Democratic voting systems
Answer: b) Modern business management and marketing techniques
1. What is the original meaning of the Greek word 'Oikoumene,' from which
'ecumenical' is derived?
a) The Holy Church
b) The place where we live in
c) Universal unity
d) Spiritual awakening
Answer: b) The place where we live in
2. In its modern, wider sense, what does ecumenism aim to designate?
a) Only the unity of Protestant churches
b) Equitable co-operation among various human communities and joint efforts for
global integration
c) The supremacy of the Roman Catholic Church
d) Exclusively theological debates on faith and order
Answer: b) Equitable co-operation among various human communities and joint
efforts for global integration
3. What gave rise to the ecumenical movement?
a) Political pressure from world governments
b) Movements of Spiritual Awakening in the Protestant and Evangelical world
c) A decree from the Ecumenical Patriarch
d) The invention of the printing press
Answer: b) Movements of Spiritual Awakening in the Protestant and Evangelical
world
4. Which of the following was NOT one of the four important items at the
forefront of the emerging ecumenical movement?
a) Life and Work
b) Faith and Order
c) The Crusades
d) Organizations for spiritual solidarity of students and youth
Answer: c) The Crusades
5. Which organization, founded in 1844, aimed at the spiritual solidarity of youth?
a) Young Women Christian Association (YWCA)
b) Students’ Volunteer Movement (SVM)
c) Young Men Christian Association (YMCA)
d) British and Foreign Bible Society
Answer: c) Young Men Christian Association (YMCA)
6. The International Missionary Conference held in 1910, which emphasized
Christian unity, took place in which city?
a) Geneva
b) Amsterdam
c) Edinburgh
d) Oxford
Answer: c) Edinburgh
7. The "Life and Work" movement was primarily formed to address the distresses
caused by what events?
a) The Great Depression
b) World War I and World War II
c) The Cold War
d) Colonialism
Answer: b) World War I and World War II
8. Which conference decided to constitute the World Council of Churches (WCC)?
a) The 1910 Edinburgh Missionary Conference
b) The 1937 Oxford meeting of 'Life and Work'
c) The 1927 inaugural 'Faith and Order' conference
d) The 1948 Amsterdam Assembly
Answer: b) The 1937 Oxford meeting of 'Life and Work'
9. The "Faith and Order" movement is based on the understanding that discussing
matters of faith will:
a) Create more division and should be avoided.
b) Lead to the unity of churches.
c) Weaken individual church doctrines.
d) Be of interest only to theologians.
Answer: b) Lead to the unity of churches.
10. When and where was the World Council of Churches (WCC) officially founded?
a) 1910, Edinburgh
b) 1937, Oxford
c) 1948, Amsterdam
d) 1920, Constantinople
Answer: c) 1948, Amsterdam
11. Where is the headquarters and secretariat of the WCC located?
a) Rome, Italy
b) Geneva, Switzerland
c) London, England
d) New York, USA
Answer: b) Geneva, Switzerland
12. What is the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and the WCC?
a) It is a founding member.
b) It is not a member but cooperates on certain fronts.
c) It is the leading authority within the WCC.
d) It is strongly opposed to the WCC.
Answer: b) It is not a member but cooperates on certain fronts.
14. The Global Christian Forum (GCF), started in 2007, is considered:
a) A narrower Christian front than the WCC.
b) A replacement for the WCC.
c) A broader Christian front than the WCC.
d) An exclusively Catholic organization.
Answer: c) A broader Christian front than the WCC.
15. Which of the following is listed as an achievement of the ecumenical
movement?
a) Completely unifying all Christian denominations.
b) Removing all theological differences between churches.
c) Helping directly and indirectly in the unification of churches.
d) Establishing a single global Christian government.
Answer: c) Helping directly and indirectly in the unification of churches.
17. What does the acronym FFRRC stand for, as given in the text?
a) Federation for Faith and Religious Research Cooperation
b) Federated Faculty for Research in Religion and Culture
c) Forum for Fraternal Relations between Roman Catholics
d) Foundation for Fundamental Religious Rights and Claims
Answer: b) Federated Faculty for Research in Religion and Culture
18. Which churches are mentioned as participating in the FFRRC joint theological
program in Kerala?
a) Roman Catholic, Baptist, and Lutheran
b) Malankara Orthodox, Mar Thoma, and CSI
c) Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox
d) All member churches of the WCC
Answer: b) Malankara Orthodox, Mar Thoma, and CSI
19. What criticism is mentioned regarding the ecumenical movement's approach?
a) It is too rigid in matters of faith and morality.
b) It spreads a casual approach in matters of faith and morality.
c) It is too expensive to maintain.
d) It focuses only on social service and not on faith.
Answer: b) It spreads a casual approach in matters of faith and morality.
22. The initial proposal for a global Christian organization like the WCC came
from:
a) The Pope of Rome
b) The Archbishop of Canterbury
c) The Ecumenical Patriarch (head of an Orthodox Church)
d) The founder of the YMCA
Answer: c) The Ecumenical Patriarch (head of an Orthodox Church)
23. The "Faith and Order" movement was continued as an independent
commission after the formation of the WCC because:
a) It was deemed irrelevant.
b) Its work was considered complete.
c) It was decided to be a vital ongoing effort.
d) The Roman Catholic Church demanded it.
Answer: c) It was decided to be a vital ongoing effort.
1. Who sent the 1920 pastoral letter suggesting a "league of churches," which later
influenced the formation of the WCC?
a) The Pope of Rome
b) Patriarch Germanus V of Constantinople
c) H.H. Moran Mar Baselius Geevarghese II
d) Emperor Haile Selassie
Answer: b) Patriarch Germanus V of Constantinople
2. In which year did the Russian Orthodox Church become a member of the WCC?
a) 1948
b) 1961
c) 1937
d) 1920
Answer: b) 1961
3. Which Malankara Orthodox Church figure served as the President of the WCC
from 1983 to 1991?
a) H.H. Baselius Augen Catholicos
b) H.G. Dr. Paulose Mar Gregorios
c) Miss Sarah Chacko
d) Fr. Dr. K. M. George
Answer: b) H.G. Dr. Paulose Mar Gregorios
4. What significant role did Miss Sarah Chacko play in the first WCC Assembly in
1948?
a) She was the Associate General Secretary.
b) She was elected Woman President.
c) She delivered the keynote address.
d) She was a member of the Faith and Order Commission.
Answer: b) She was elected Woman President.
5. Where was the first global meeting of the Heads of Oriental Orthodox Churches
held in 1965?
a) Kottayam, India
b) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
c) Geneva, Switzerland
d) Rome, Italy
Answer: b) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
6. Which Pope visited the Catholicos of the Malankara Orthodox Church in
Kottayam in 1985?
a) Pope Paul VI
b) Pope John Paul II
c) Pope Francis
d) Pope Benedict XVI
Answer: b) Pope John Paul II
7. The unofficial dialogues between Oriental and Eastern Orthodox Churches in the
1960s and 70s concluded that their Christological differences were primarily due
to:
a) Different concepts of God
b) Different political backgrounds and interpretations of terms
c) Disagreements over the authority of the Pope
d) The inclusion of the Filioque clause
Answer: b) Different political backgrounds and interpretations of terms
8. What was the significant outcome of the Joint Official Theological Commission
of Oriental-Eastern Orthodox Churches in 1990?
a) They agreed to immediately unify their churches.
b) They signed a mutually agreed doctrinal document on Christology.
c) They decided to form a new ecumenical council.
d) They agreed to adopt a common liturgy.
Answer: b) They signed a mutually agreed doctrinal document on Christology.
9. The informal talks between Oriental Orthodox churches and the Roman Catholic
Church since 1971 have been held under the auspices of which organization?
a) World Council of Churches (WCC)
b) Pro-Oriente
c) Faith and Order Commission
d) Global Christian Forum (GCF)
Answer: b) Pro-Oriente
10. The Joint Theological Commission between the Malankara Orthodox Church
and the Roman Catholic Church was established following a meeting in 1983
between the Pope and which Catholicos?
a) H.H. Baselios Augen
b) H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews I
c) H.H. Baselios Marthoma Paulose II
d) H.G. Dr. Paulose Mar Gregorios
Answer: b) H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews I
11. Besides the WCC, which two national-level ecumenical bodies does the
Malankara Orthodox Church actively participate in?
a) The National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) and the Kerala Council of Churches
(KCC)
b) The World Students Christian Federation (WSCF) and Pro-Oriente
c) The Baptist Missionary Society and the London Missionary Society
d) The Faith and Order Commission and Life and Work
Answer: a) The National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) and the Kerala Council
of Churches (KCC)
12. What is one benefit other church traditions gained from Orthodox
participation in the ecumenical movement?
a) They learned to reject their own liturgical practices.
b) They assimilated aspects of Orthodox spirituality and liturgy.
c) They adopted the Orthodox system of governance.
d) They abandoned the study of the Church Fathers.
Answer: b) They assimilated aspects of Orthodox spirituality and liturgy.
13. What is one way the ecumenical movement has helped Orthodox Churches, as
mentioned in the text?
a) It has led to the immediate unification of all Orthodox Churches.
b) It has enabled them to respond creatively to contemporary realities and observe
pastoral care in other societies.
c) It has resulted in the Orthodox Church changing its fundamental doctrines.
d) It has decreased the importance of Bible studies within Orthodoxy.
Answer: b) It has enabled them to respond creatively to contemporary realities
and observe pastoral care in other societies.
14. Which Malankara Orthodox Church delegate's participation in the 1937 Faith
and Order meeting was international news?
a) Fr. Dr. V.C. Samuel
b) H.H. Moran Mar Baselius Geevarghese II
c) C.I. Itty
d) Fr. K.C. Joseph
Answer: b) H.H. Moran Mar Baselius Geevarghese II
15. In which city was the 1911 meeting of the World Students Christian Federation
(WSCF) inaugurated by the Ecumenical Patriarch?
a) Tokyo
b) Istanbul
c) Geneva
d) Oxford
Answer: b) Istanbul
16. The text mentions that the Orthodox presence in ecumenical meetings was
active even before 1920. An example given is a metropolitan of the Greek
Orthodox Church delivering a keynote address in 1907 in:
a) Geneva
b) Tokyo
c) Edinburgh
d) Amsterdam
Answer: b) Tokyo
18. The doctrinal agreement signed in Geneva in 1990 between Oriental and
Eastern Orthodox Churches was submitted for what?
a) Immediate implementation in all parishes
b) The official recognition of their respective churches
c) Approval by the Roman Catholic Pope
d) Publication as a new ecumenical creed
Answer: b) The official recognition of their respective churches
19. What was a key decision made at the 1965 Addis Ababa meeting of Oriental
Orthodox Heads?
a) To merge all Oriental Orthodox Churches into one administrative body.
b) To design a common Sunday school curriculum.
c) To immediately enter into communion with the Eastern Orthodox Churches.
d) To leave the World Council of Churches.
Answer: b) To design a common Sunday school curriculum.
20. Both Oriental and Eastern Orthodox families accept how many Ecumenical
Councils?
a) The first three
b) All seven
c) Only the first one
d) Twenty-one
Answer: a) The first three
21. Which Catholicos met with Pope Francis in Rome in 2013?
a) H.H. Baselios Augen
b) H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews I
c) H.H. Baselios Marthoma Paulose II
d) H.G. Dr. Paulose Mar Gregorios
Answer: c) H.H. Baselios Marthoma Paulose II
23. The unofficial dialogues between Oriental and Eastern Orthodox Churches
were initiated by Fr. Paul Varghese and which other theologian?
a) Fr. Nikos Nissiotis
b) Fr. Dr. Jacob Kurian
c) Fr. Dr. Baby Varghese
d) Fr. Dr. Johns Abraham
Answer: a) Fr. Nikos Nissiotis
24. The Joint Theological Commission of Malankara Orthodox Church and Roman
Catholics began holding annual talks regularly since which year?
a) 1965
b) 1983
c) 1989
d) 1971
Answer: c) 1989
25. The text concludes that Orthodox participation in ecumenism has allowed
them to realize the importance of:
a) Changing their ancient traditions.
b) Bible studies and mission activities.
c) Isolating from other traditions.
d) Adopting Western liturgical practices.
Answer: b) Bible studies and mission activities.
I. Biographical & Factual
1. QuesƟon: On what exact date was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi born?
2. QuesƟon: In which country did Gandhi work from 1893 to 1914, where he faced
humiliaƟons from white authoriƟes?
3. QuesƟon: Who killed Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948?
4. QuesƟon: What is the Ɵtle of Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography?
5. QuesƟon: What did Gandhi consider to be his "sixth sense" or the inner voice?
II. Books & Influences
6. QuesƟon: Which Indian religious text had a unique influence on Gandhi?
7. QuesƟon: Which specific teaching of Jesus Christ was very dear to Gandhi?
8. QuesƟon: Name the book by Leo Tolstoy to which Gandhi openly confessed his
indebtedness.
9. QuesƟon: Which work by John Ruskin significantly influenced Gandhi?
III. Key Concepts & Terminology
10. QuesƟon: What was Gandhi’s "dearest name" for God? 1
11. QuesƟon: What specific term did Gandhi use to describe his struggle for freedom and
jusƟce?
12. QuesƟon: According to Gandhi, Truth is the end, and what is the means to reach that
end?
13. QuesƟon: What is the literal meaning of the term Sarvodaya?
14. QuesƟon: What term did Gandhi use to address the Dalits or marginalized people,
meaning "people of God"?
15. QuesƟon: What term describes "acƟon without aƩachment or self-interests," which
Gandhi recommended for universal welfare?
16. QuesƟon: To what object did Gandhi compare humanity to describe universal
brotherhood, noƟng it has "countless branches and leaves" sharing the same life?
IV. Quotes & Philosophy
17. QuesƟon: Complete the quote: "The doctrine of non-violence is not for the weak and
the cowardly, it is meant for the _______."
18. QuesƟon: Fill in the blank: Gandhi described prayer as the "_______ of the soul."
19. QuesƟon: Complete the sentence: "A man may be able to do without food for a number
of days, but... man cannot, should not live a moment without _______."
20. QuesƟon: What famous four-word phrase is considered the challenging message of
Gandhi’s life to the world?
Answers
1. October 2, 1869
2. South Africa
3. A religious fanaƟc
4. My Experiments With Truth
5. Faith
6. Bhagavad Gita
7. The Sermon on the Mount
8. The Kingdom of God is Within You
9. Unto this Lost
10. Truth (Satya)
11. Satyagraha
12. Ahimsa (Non-violence)
13. The advancement of all (or welfare of all)
14. Harijan
15. Nishkama-karma
16. A large tree
17. Brave and the strong
18. Food
19. Prayer
20. "My life is my message"
I. DefiniƟons, Dates & Incidents
1. QuesƟon: What term refers to the narrow-minded affiliaƟon to one’s religion leading to
hatred of other religious communiƟes?
2. QuesƟon: On what specific date was the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya demolished?
3. QuesƟon: In which year did the Godhra event and subsequent communal clashes
between Hindus and Muslims occur in Gujarat?
4. QuesƟon: Which district in Orissa witnessed severe anƟ-ChrisƟan persecuƟon in 2008
due to the socio-economic progress of Dalit ChrisƟans?
5. QuesƟon: Besides "fundamentalism," what two other terms are used in the text to
indicate the same concept of narrow-minded religious affiliaƟon?
II. Causes & Leaders
6. QuesƟon: Name one of the three Hindu fundamentalist leaders menƟoned who brought
a version of fascist ideology to India.
7. QuesƟon: According to the text, what specific "myth" does the fascist ideology teach by
closing its eyes to India's pluralisƟc culture?
8. QuesƟon: What is oŌen the ulƟmate goal for poliƟcians when they exploit religious
senƟments?
9. QuesƟon: What type of evangelizaƟon does the text suggest ChrisƟans need to rethink
because it provokes fundamentalists?
10. QuesƟon: Fundamentalists have taken the "conversion issue" seriously and introduced
what kind of bills in a few states?
III. Remedial Measures & The 'Panchasheel'
11. QuesƟon: Who proposed the 'Panchasheel' (five habits) for religions to affirm global
inter-religious unity?
12. QuesƟon: Name the book by H.G. Dr. Paulos Mar Gregorios from which the concept of
'Panchasheel' is taken.
13. QuesƟon: According to the 'Panchasheel', what happens to one's understanding of their
own religion when they set out to learn deeply from other religions?
14. QuesƟon: List two of the four creaƟve professions menƟoned that can play a decisive
role in promoƟng peace and overcoming fundamentalism.
15. QuesƟon: What type of theology needs to be visualized without stereotype jargons to
appeal to a wider society?
16. QuesƟon: What specific group of people does the text menƟon as having an important
role to play in "dispersing the darkness of divisive forces" because they used to enjoy a
prominent place in Indian society?
IV. Quotes & Biblical References
17. QuesƟon: Complete the short phrase menƟoned in the context of remedial measures:
"_______ shall liberate us."
18. QuesƟon: Complete the biblical quote: "Blessed are the peacemakers, because they are
the _______."
19. QuesƟon: Which specific biblical verse is quoted at the very end of the chapter
regarding peacemakers?
20. QuesƟon: According to the text, what is the primary force "compelling us" as ChrisƟans
to take up the mission of dialogue?
Answers
1. Religious fundamentalism
2. December 6, 1992
3. 2002
4. Kandhamal
5. Communalism and fanaƟcism
6. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, or Madhavrao Sadashivrao
Golwalkar
7. The myth of ancient mono culture of Hinduism
8. Power
9. Aggressive evangelizaƟon (condemning other religions aiming at conversion in large
scale)
10. AnTI-conversion bills
11. H.G. Dr. Paulos Mar Gregorios
12. Religion and Dialogue
13. It is transformed and deepened
14. Film makers, arƟsts, novelists, or journalists (Any two)
15. Theology of peace
16. Teachers or Gurus
17. Truth
18. Children of God
19. St. MaThew 5:9
20. ChrisTan love
I. Capitalism
1. Book Title: Name the famous book wriƩen by Adam Smith in 1776 that describes the
ideology of classical capitalism.
2. Concept: Which biological concept regarding "survival" is considered foundaƟonal to
capitalism?
3. Short Answer: What is the major agenda of mulƟnaƟonal companies in the age of
globalizaƟon?
4. DefiniƟon: What is the other name used for Capitalism, referring to an economic system
where producƟon is guided largely through the operaƟon of markets?
5. One Word: In the capitalist system, most of the means of producƟon are owned
_______ .
II. Socialism
6. DefiniƟon: Which economic system strongly recommends social ownership or control of
the means of producƟon?
7. Ideology: What poliƟcal ideology advocates for a peaceful evoluƟonary transiƟon from
Capitalism to Socialism, rejecƟng violent revoluƟon?
8. History: In which country did Social democracy begin as a poliƟcal movement in the
1870s?
9. Concept: What term describes a system where industries are guided jointly by
representaƟves of shareholders and workers?
10. Mechanism: What specific strategy do proponents of State socialism advocate for
regarding the means of producƟon?
III. Marxism (Communism)
11. Names: Who are the two developers of the socio-economic theory known as Marxism?
12. Concept: According to Marxist theory, what is the "driving force" through which history
progresses?
13. Leader: Who led the 1917 October RevoluƟon in Russia, the first large-scale aƩempt to
put Marxist ideas into pracƟce?
14. Goal: What is the ulƟmate goal of the conflict between capitalists and the proletariat
according to Marxism?
15. Geography: Name the three Indian states menƟoned in the text that have had Marxist
governments.
16. Date: In which year was the Soviet Union dismantled?
17. New Ideology: Theorists have synthesized Marxism, socialism, and ecology into which
new ideology?
IV. Theology of Wealth
18. Names: Name one of the two modern Orthodox theologians menƟoned who affirmed
the link between faith and social jusƟce.
19. Names: List one of the ancient ChrisƟan writers menƟoned in the text regarding the
theology of wealth.
20. Teaching: According to the Gospels, what does the teaching of Jesus Christ exhort
regarding wealth?
Answers
1. Wealth of NaƟons
2. Survival of the fiƩest
3. MaximizaƟon of profit (or saƟsfying the greed of a minority)
4. Free market economy
5. Privately
6. Socialism
7. Social democracy
8. Germany
9. Industrial democracy
10. NaƟonalizaƟon
11. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
12. Class struggles
13. Vladimir Lenin
14. A classless society
15. Kerala, Tripura, and West Bengal
16. 1991
17. Eco-socialism
18. H.G. Dr. Paulos Mar Gregorios (or H.G. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios)
19. St. John Chrysostom (or St. Basil the Great, or St. Ephrem)
20. To share wealth with the poor and the needy
5. What is the proclaimed aim of the United Nations?
a) To promote the interests of the most powerful nations
b) To establish a single world government
c) To attain progress and better standards of life by ensuring world peace and security
d) To regulate global trade and commerce
Answer: c) To attain progress and better standards of life by ensuring world peace and
security
6. When is Human Rights Day observed?
a) October 24
b) December 10
c) January 26
d) July 4
Answer: b) December 10
10. In which part of the Indian Constitution are human rights related to life, freedom, and
equality included as Fundamental Rights?
a) Part I
b) Part III
c) Part IV
d) Part V
Answer: b) Part III
11. Which article of the Indian Constitution is considered the fundamental principle of human
rights and promises the right to a dignified life?
a) Article 14
b) Article 19
c) Article 21
d) Article 32
Answer: c) Article 21
12. What is essential for preserving fundamental rights and human rights?
a) A powerful military
b) A vigilant society conscious of its rights
c) Strict international supervision
d) A single-party political system
Answer: b) A vigilant society conscious of its rights
13. What power do the National and State Human Rights Commissions in India have when
convinced of human rights violations?
a) They can directly imprison the violators.
b) They can overrule court judgments.
c) They can issue recommendations to the government to pay damages.
d) They can amend the constitution.
Answer: c) They can issue recommendations to the government to pay damages.
18. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights gives importance to:
a) Space exploration and technological supremacy
b) Education, family health, and family welfare
c) The right to own private property without limits
d) The supremacy of the state over the individual
Answer: b) Education, family health, and family welfare
19. Human Rights Commissions in India have the authority to examine violations in all of the
following places EXCEPT:
a) Educational Institutions
b) Private Homes (without specific complaint)
c) Hospitals
d) Places of Work
Answer: b) Private Homes (without specific complaint) (The text specifies institutions, hospitals,
and workplaces, not private homes generally.)
20. The fundamental document of the United Nations Organization is called the:
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) UN Charter
c) Atlantic Charter
d) International Covenant
Answer: b) UN Charter