1. Arius was a popular preacher in the fourth century. He taught that Jesus did not exist eternally in the Holy Trinity, but was created by the Father. At the Council of Nicea, what did St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra, do to Arius? Stood at the cathedral doors and refused to let him in Slapped him across the face Tore up his books Took the Bible from Arius while the man was speaking

2. The Albigensians claimed there were two gods, one good like Jesus, the other evil like Satan. What did some followers of the 12th-century sect do to rid themselves of the 'evils' of the body? Committed suicide Stopped speaking Lived in caves Adopted a strict dietary code

3. From the outset in the first century, there were debates as to what practices Christians should adopt. Some wanted to continue older Jewish traditions. Of the following, which prompted a specific refutation from Peter in the Book of Acts? Praying in Hebrew Circumcision The mikvah, or ritual bath No eating of pork

4. Montanus was an energetic preacher of the late second century. He believed in prophecy and speaking in tongues. What other claim of his earned the disapproval of the wider church? He could interpret dreams He was the Paraclete or "other comforter" to be sent by Jesus He did not believe in fasting He believed in reincarnation

5. The Pelagians, a sect of the fifth century, claimed that human beings did not bear responsibility for which of the following? Punishment in the afterlife The suffering of Christ The "Original Sin" of Adam and Eve Fasting prior to major holidays

6. In the late 1800s, Lutheran theologian Gottfried Thomasius introduced the doctrine of "kenosis." Which of the following is a correct summary of this belief? Christ only appeared to die while on the Cross, but did not actually do so Christ did not know that he was God Christ rose from the dead after two days, not three Christ gave up some divine attributes while on Earth

7. A particular heresy was promoted by Theodotus of Byzantium in the late Second Century, and again in the Eighth Century by bishops in Spain. It held that Christ only became the Son of God at baptism. What was this heresy called? Adoptionism Succesionism Inheritance Transformation

8. Two brothers who lived in Poland in the 1500s had a heresy named for them: Socianism. The Sozinnis taught that Jesus was a man who became God. Which of the following did they also believe? The baptisms of infants were not valid Holy Communion should be held only once a month The sacrament of Confirmation did not need to be administered Hell was a place within the Earth's crust

9. In the 1200s, a French monk named Roscelin promoted the doctrine of Tritheism. What does this mean? Communion should be reserved for those who have reached adulthood It was only necessary to go to church three times a year Only Baptism, Holy Matrimony and Communion were sacraments The Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) were three separate gods

10. A group given the name "sedevacantists" broke away from the Roman Catholic Church in the mid-20th century. Which of the following did they believe? The Catholic Church should permit the ordination of women The Catholic Church should allow priests to marry The sacraments of Baptism, Communion and Confirmation should be administered at one time The Popes elected after the Second Vatican Council have no rights to the title