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- 451.
As the witch hunts expanded, any woman could be tried as a witch, but in the beginning these were the most common victims of the Holy Inquisition.
- AWomen of middle age who gave birth to twins
- BEducated women
- COld, lonely women
- DBeautiful young girls
Answer: Old, lonely women - 452.
How many commandments are there in the central document of Judaism, Torah?
- A24
- B215
- C1075
- D613
Answer: 613 - 453.
What extremely brave attempt to escape did Joan of Arc make while she was imprisoned in Rouen?
- AShe knocked a guard unconscious and tried to put on his armor and escape.
- BShe pretended she was very sick and then tried to run away.
- CAll of these
- DShe jumped from the tower where she was held prisoner.
Answer: She jumped from the tower where she was held prisoner. - 454.
What statement is true about Ignatius Loyola, a Spanish knight from a Basque noble family?
- AHe was the founder of the Jesuit Order.
- BHe was a religious leader during the Counter-Reformation.
- CHe was canonized by Pope Gregory Ksaverity.
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 455.
Which of these churches was designed by Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles, who were professors of geometry at the University of Constantinople?
- AThe Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
- BHagia Sophia
- CNone of these
- DSaint Catherine's Monastery
Answer: Hagia Sophia - 456.
What happened in April 1745, when Emanuel Swedenborg was having dinner in a private room at a London tavern.
- AHe saw a man sitting in the corner, who told him: Do not eat too much!
- BAll of these
- CDarkness fell upon his eyes.
- DHe hurried home.
Answer: All of these - 457.
What statement is true about Saint Godric of Finchale?
- AHe was an English hermit.
- BNone of these
- CHe was never formally canonized.
- DBoth of these
Answer: Both of these - 458.
Which one of these three basic chemical compounds can turn the blue litmus into red?
- ASalt
- BBase
- CAcid
- DNone of them
Answer: Acid - 459.
Which of these is a work by Emanuel Swedenborg?
- AThe Last Judgment
- BHeaven and Hell
- CArcana Coelestia
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 460.
What did Emanuel Swedenborg claim?
- Aall of these
- Bthat the Second Coming of Jesus Christ had occurred
- Cthat the Last Judgement had already occurred
- Dthat the presence of the spiritual sense makes the Word Divine
Answer: all of these - 461.
Which of the following was part of the role of a deaconess?
- AAll of the above
- BMinistering to the sick
- CPreparing women for baptism
- DPraying for the suffering
Answer: All of the above - 462.
Which statement is true about Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains basilica in Metz, France?
- AIt was originally built to be part of a Roman spa complex.
- BIt is one of the oldest churches in Europe.
- CAll of these
- DIt was built in 380 AD.
Answer: All of these - 463.
The Communidades de Base is associated with which of the following?
- ABishop Oscar Romero
- BDignity of all human beings
- CAll of the above
- DResistance and renewal
Answer: All of the above - 464.
The Gospel of John is associated with which theological concept?
- AIncarnation
- BLogos of God
- CAll of the above
- DJesus as messiah and saviour
Answer: All of the above - 465.
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is the patron saint of which of the following?
- AMerchants
- BArchers
- CSailors
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 466.
Which part of Israel is famous fro producing wine?
- ALod
- BGolan Heights
- CThe Negev
- DEilat
Answer: Golan Heights - 467.
Krishna is an incarnation of which Hindu god?
- ABuddha
- BShiva
- CBrahma
- DVishnu
Answer: Vishnu - 468.
What does the word "Islam" mean in Arabic?
- AFaith
- BObedience
- CSubmission
- DWorship
Answer: Submission - 469.
According to the Bible, how old was Joseph when he was put in charge of the whole land of Egypt, as Pharaoh had ordered.
- A35 years old
- B40 years old
- C30 years old
- D22 years old
Answer: 30 years old - 470.
What was the approximate Jewish population of the United States in 1790?
- A1300-1500
- B5200-5500
- C3950-4300
- D2500-2700
Answer: 1300-1500 - 471.
According to the second half of the Acts of the Apostles, what was Paul's name before God changed it?
- AJohn
- BSaul
- CLuke
- DPeter
Answer: Saul - 472.
Who was David's father according to the Bible?
- AJesse
- BSamuel
- CSolomon
- DEliab
Answer: Jesse - 473.
According to the Bible, David married this daughter of Saul.
- ARuth
- BSerah
- CMichal
- DMerab
Answer: Michal - 474.
In the Bible, are there any verses that strictly mention "trinity" as a term?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: No - 475.
According to the accepted theory, how old was Jesus when He was crucified?
- A30
- B33
- C40
- D27
Answer: 33 - 476.
Which Roman statesman encouraged civic religion in his work The Laws?
- APlato
- BCicero
- CAugustus
- DVarro
Answer: Cicero - 477.
What is the name of the Jewish prayer used for mourning since the Middle Ages?
- AThe Shema
- BThe K'nesset
- CThe Kippah
- DThe Kaddish
Answer: The Kaddish - 478.
According to the New Testament, who obtained permission to take Jesus Christs body down from the cross and place it in the tomb?
- AJoseph of Arimathea
- BJoseph of Antioch
- CMary Magdalene
- DApostle Peter
Answer: Joseph of Arimathea - 479.
With which branch of Islam are the Isma'ilis are associated?
- AThe Ahmadiyya
- BThe Shi'a
- CThe Sufi
- DThe Sunni
Answer: The Shi'a - 480.
What is the sign of the covenant for Jewish males?
- ABar mitzvah
- BA son
- CThe rainbow
- DCircumcision
Answer: Circumcision - 481.
He is considered to be the first Jew to set foot on land that would become part of the USA.
- ALuis de Torres
- BSolomon Franco
- CAsser Lev
- DJoachim Gaunse
Answer: Joachim Gaunse - 482.
At Passover, Jews eat a special meal done in a special order. What is that meal called?
- AA circumcision
- BA Shidduch
- CA seder
- DA festavus for the rest of us
Answer: A seder - 483.
Who was the first President of Israel?
- AGolda Meir
- BChaim Weizmann
- CDavid ben -Gurion
- DMosahe Dayan
Answer: Chaim Weizmann - 484.
What is the name of the Israeli National Theater?
- ANotzar
- BHabima
- CTzavata
- DBeit Lessin
Answer: Habima - 485.
He was a Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 1978 until his death in 2005.
- AJohn Paul I
- BPope John Paul II
- CBenedict XVI
- DPaul VI
Answer: Pope John Paul II - 486.
According to the Bible, King David saw this beautiful woman bathing, and immediately desired her, but she was married.
- ABathsheba
- BAhinoam
- CMichal
- DAbigail
Answer: Bathsheba - 487.
According to the genealogy of Jesus, who was the father of Jesse?
- ASamson
- BBoaz
- CObed
- DDavid
Answer: Obed - 488.
Which of the following may save sinners according to the King James version of the Bible?
- Agood works like almsgiving and fasting
- Bpersonal relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ
- Cmembership in a certain religion
- Dbaptism
Answer: personal relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ - 489.
This Biblical woman couldn't have children, but finally God granted her a son, who was to be named Samuel and become one of the Bible's most prolific prophets of all time.
- AHagar
- BPeninnah
- CAbigail
- DHannah
Answer: Hannah - 490.
On which Holy Day do Jews feast on unleavened bread?
- APassover
- BChannukah
- CYom Kippur
- DRosh Hashannah
Answer: Passover - 491.
Who founded the Scientology philosophy and religion?
- AMarion Davis
- BL. Ron Hubbard
- CJudson Lord
- DJason Beghue
Answer: L. Ron Hubbard - 492.
In the Bible, David fought the giant Goliath of Gath with a staff in his hand, a sling, and a shepherds bag which contained this number of stones.
- A3
- B6
- C5
- D4
Answer: 5 - 493.
Do you think God knew what He was doing when he created woman? Or do you think it was another one of his minor mistakes like tidal waves, earthquakes or FLOODS!, asked Daryl Van Horne in The Witches of Eastwick. What actor played Daryl Van Horne, just your average horny little devil?
- ADennis Hopper
- BChristopher Walken
- CJack Nicholson
- DHarvey Keitel
Answer: Jack Nicholson - 494.
How many times a year is a healthy, adult Jew required to fast?
- A2
- B13
- C0
- D6
Answer: 6 - 495.
What has been a central focus of religious traditions in China and Korea?
- APeace and harmony
- BWisdom and ethics
- CTruth and love
- DPower and influence
Answer: Peace and harmony - 496.
Who was Jesus earthly father according to the Bible?
- ADavid
- BJoseph
- Cno one
- DSolomon
Answer: Joseph - 497.
According to Matthew and Luke, in what city was Jesus born?
- AJerusalem
- BNazareth
- CBethlehem
- DBabylon
Answer: Bethlehem - 498.
Krishna and Rama are incarnations of which Hindu god?
- AShiva
- BGanesha
- CBrahma
- DVishnu
Answer: Vishnu - 499.
Which of these people do Jews consider to be their historical religious Patriarchs?
- AAbraham, Issac, and Jacob
- BMoses, David, and Solomon
- CAbraham, Moses, and Solomon
- DAbraham, Moses, and David
Answer: Abraham, Issac, and Jacob - 500.
After the Bar Kochba revolt, where were the two main centres for Jewish development?
- APalestine and Babylonia
- BPalestine and Spain
- CBabylonia and Europe
- DSpain and France
Answer: Palestine and Babylonia
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