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The Coptic Orthodox Church

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Introduction:
"This church has over 15 million adherents around the world. It also enjoys a rich cultural tradition. Hope you enjoy this quiz on its history. Thank you."


1. In what country did the Coptic Church have its origins?
    Saudi Arabia
    Egypt
    Turkey
    Malta


2. By what title is the head of the Coptic Church known?
    Cardinal
    Archimandrite
    Catholicos
    Pope


3. What is the name of the prayer book commonly used in the Coptic Church?
    Molebnik
    Missal
    Agpeya
    Typikon


4. What saint is regarded as the first great teacher of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
    St. Mark
    St. Matthias
    St. Barnabas
    St. George


5. What Coptic theological school, founded in the first century, was rechartered in the modern era in 1893, and has since opened satellite campuses in the United States?
    The Catechetical School of Alexandria
    El Sourain Monastery
    St. Vladimir's Theological Seminary
    Holy Cross School of Theology


6. What happened to the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church in 1981?
    He was sent into exile
    He resigned
    He voted in a civic election for the first time
    He bought the largest publishing house in the country


7. Which of the following important figures in early Christianity was of Coptic heritage?
    Numenius
    Origen
    Hermias
    Tatian


8. St. Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, in Cairo, is located above the gate of a Roman fortress. This gives it what interesting nickname?
    The Hanging Church
    The Armory Church
    The Wayfarers' Church
    The Drawbridge Church


9. St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral, the current seat of Church leadership, was the recipient in 1968 of an important gift. What was it?
    A library of ancient manuscripts
    A journal kept by St. Augustine
    A chalice from a 1st Century chapel
    Some of the relics of St. Mark


10. St. Anthony the Great, a Copt, was called the world's first Christian what?
    Martyr
    Monk
    Doctor
    General


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