Quiz On Eschatology
Eschatology is widely known as a part of theology concerned with the final events of history or the ultimate destiny of humanity. The concept is commonly referred to as "the end of the world". It is, somehow, a universal concept found in several religious beliefs across the world. What can you say about this concept? Take our quiz and find out now.
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When did the word eschatology first appear in the English language?
- A.
In 1844
- B.
In 1834
- C.
In 1830
- D.
In 1829
Correct Answer
A. In 1844 -
- 2.
In the mysticism context, what does the word eschatology mean?
- A.
The end of ordinary reality and reunion with the divine
- B.
The elevation of the soul into the skies
- C.
The consumption of the flesh by living organisms
- D.
The union of one's soul with the divine
Correct Answer
A. The end of ordinary reality and reunion with the divine -
- 3.
What is apocalypticism?
- A.
Views and movements that focus on apocalyptic revelations about a sudden, dramatic and cataclysmic intervention of God in history.
- B.
Movements that focus on apocalyptic revelations about a sudden, dramatic and cataclysmic intervention of Evil in history.
- C.
Views that focus on apocalyptic revelations about a sudden, dramatic and cataclysmic intervention of Pagan gods in history.
- D.
Views and movements that focus on revelations about a sudden, dramatic and cataclysmic intervention of Satan in history.
Correct Answer
A. Views and movements that focus on apocalyptic revelations about a sudden, dramatic and cataclysmic intervention of God in history. -
- 4.
What's a doomsday cult?
- A.
It's an expression used to describe people who believe in apocalypticism and millenarianism
- B.
It's an expression used to describe churches which believe in apocalypticism and millenarianism
- C.
It's an expression used to describe cults which believe in apocalypticism and millenarianism
- D.
It's an expression used to describe prophets which believe in apocalypticism and millenarianism
Correct Answer
C. It's an expression used to describe cults which believe in apocalypticism and millenarianism -
- 5.
What is the Baha'i faith?
- A.
It's a religion teaching the essential worth of all people.
- B.
It's a religion teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity and equality of all people.
- C.
It's a religion teaching the essential worth of God.
- D.
It's a religion teaching the essential worth of all pagan gods.
Correct Answer
B. It's a religion teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity and equality of all people. -
- 6.
In what old testament books can you found apocalyptic eschatology?
- A.
In Isaiah 24-27 and Zechariah 9-14
- B.
In the book of exodus
- C.
In the book of Kings
- D.
In the book of proverbs
Correct Answer
A. In Isaiah 24-27 and Zechariah 9-14 -
- 7.
What is Vaishnavism?
- A.
It's 1 of the major Hindu domination along with Shavism, shaktism and smartism
- B.
It's prayer
- C.
It's a yoga pose that helps you communicate with the divine
- D.
It's a state of spiritual awakening
Correct Answer
A. It's 1 of the major Hindu domination along with Shavism, shaktism and smartism -
- 8.
Who is Kalki?
- A.
He is an Hindu half god half human
- B.
He is the reincarnation of Buddha
- C.
He is the 10th avatar of Hindu god Vishnu
- D.
He is the 8th avatar of Hindu god Vishnu
Correct Answer
C. He is the 10th avatar of Hindu god Vishnu -
- 9.
What's the definition of an avatar?
- A.
It's a concept in Hollywood that means descent and refers to the material appearance of a deity on earth
- B.
It's a concept in Christianism that means descent and refers to the material appearance of a deity on earth
- C.
It's a concept in Buddhism that means descent and refers to the material appearance of a deity on earth
- D.
It's a concept in Hinduism that means descent and refers to the material appearance of a deity on earth
Correct Answer
D. It's a concept in Hinduism that means descent and refers to the material appearance of a deity on earth -
- 10.
What's Islamic eschatology?
- A.
It's the aspect of Islamic theology concerning ideas of life after death.
- B.
It's the aspect of Islamic theology concerning ideas of life on earth, matters of the soul and the "day of judgment ".
- C.
It's the aspect of Abrahamic theology concerning ideas of life after death, matters of the soul and the "day of judgment ".
- D.
It's the aspect of Islamic theology concerning ideas of life after death, matters of the soul and the "day of judgment".
Correct Answer
D. It's the aspect of Islamic theology concerning ideas of life after death, matters of the soul and the "day of judgment". -
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