Pre-reformation Church History
A quiz to test knowledge of the Catholic Church at and before the time of The Reformation.
- 1.
From 590 to 1517, The Roman Catholic Church dominated the western world and controlled:
- A.
Religion
- B.
Philosophy
- C.
Morals
- D.
Education
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 2.
The way to salvation was:
- A.
To believe that Pope was the supreme ruler
- B.
Through the Roman Church only
- C.
To believe in the grace of God
- D.
A and B
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. A and B -
- 3.
Those who did not become perfect and absolutely sinless in the flesh would
- A.
Go to hell after death
- B.
Have to spend time in purgatory after death before entering Heaven
- C.
Be forgiven upon death and welcomed into Heaven
Correct Answer
B. Have to spend time in purgatory after death before entering Heaven -
- 4.
Deceased people who were worshiped by the Roman Catholic Church and became mediators between God and man are known as
- A.
Priests
- B.
Monks
- C.
Saints
- D.
Bishops
Correct Answer
C. Saints -
- 5.
Forgiveness was granted to a sinner
- A.
Upon praying to God for forgiveness
- B.
Only by a priest
- C.
After saying "I'm sorry" to the one you wronged
Correct Answer
B. Only by a priest -
- 6.
The act of telling your sins to a priest is called________________________.
Correct Answer
confession confesion - 7.
The "punishment" given after a confession, to insure your sins are forgiven is called
- A.
Penance
- B.
Good works
- C.
Forgiveness
Correct Answer
A. Penance -
- 8.
Paying a priest for the forgiveness of your sins is known as
- A.
Bribery
- B.
Confession
- C.
Indulgences
- D.
Immorality
Correct Answer
C. Indulgences -
- 9.
What was not required in order to become a priest?
- A.
Money
- B.
Being related to a member of the clergy
- C.
Political connections
- D.
Bible study
Correct Answer
D. Bible study -
- 10.
The period when people accused of heresy against the Catholic Church were rounded up and punished was the
- A.
Inquisition
- B.
Renaissance
- C.
Middle Ages
- D.
Reformation
Correct Answer
A. Inquisition -
- 11.
From 1378-1417 there were ___ men claiming to be Pope.
- A.
4
- B.
3
- C.
2
- D.
5
Correct Answer
B. 3 -
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Jan 09, 2013Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Dec 07, 2009Quiz Created by
Pchomeschool
Back to top