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Quiz about The Coptic Orthodox Church
Quiz about The Coptic Orthodox Church

The Coptic Orthodox Church Trivia Quiz


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.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
neon000
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
271,965
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
833
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (7/10), Guest 70 (6/10), Guest 106 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what country did the Coptic Church have its origins? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. By what title is the head of the Coptic Church known? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the name of the prayer book commonly used in the Coptic Church? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What saint is regarded as the first great teacher of the Coptic Orthodox Church? Hint


Question 5 of 10
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? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What happened to the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church in 1981? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following important figures in early Christianity was of Coptic heritage? Hint


Question 8 of 10
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? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral, the current seat of Church leadership, was the recipient in 1968 of an important gift. What was it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. St. Anthony the Great, a Copt, was called the world's first Christian what? Hint



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1. In what country did the Coptic Church have its origins?

Answer: Egypt

The headquarters of the Church are in Alexandria. The name Coptic also applies to a language and culture in northern Egypt. Coptic may be heard in the liturgy; however, much Church business is also conducted in Arabic.
2. By what title is the head of the Coptic Church known?

Answer: Pope

In the early days of Christianity, the heads of the churches in two cities were known as Pope. One was Rome; the other was Alexandria. The Coptic Church and the Roman Catholic Church still use these honorifics today. The title 'Pope' has its origins in the Greek term 'papas,' which means 'father.' This in turn harks back to the tradition that in ancient times, a father was the head of the household, and led the family in prayer.
3. What is the name of the prayer book commonly used in the Coptic Church?

Answer: Agpeya

The Agpeya is sometimes called the "Coptic manual of the Hours," because it lists prayers to be recited at certain times. A missal is a book of the Roman Catholic Church, a typikon is a guide to the responsibilities of various people at Greek Orthodox church services, and a molebnik (literally "collection of prayers") is a manual used by the Russian Orthodox Church.
4. What saint is regarded as the first great teacher of the Coptic Orthodox Church?

Answer: St. Mark

This saint is credited with the authorship of one of the canonical Gospels. Although the book usually appears second in the order of the Gospels in the New Testament, it is believed to be the oldest of the four.
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?

Answer: The Catechetical School of Alexandria

It is believed the original school was opened by St. Mark himself. Its modern incarnation boasts schools in the American states of California and New Jersey, as well as the mother campuses in Egypt.
6. What happened to the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church in 1981?

Answer: He was sent into exile

Pope Shenouda III was ordered to remain in St. Pishoy's Monastery in Scetes, Egypt, for his refusal to meet with then-President Anwar Sadat's delegates and hold public Easter celebrations. His exile began in 1981. The death of Sadat that same year did not end the ban.

Shenouda was not allowed to leave the monastery and return to his office until 1985, when he did so with the permission of Sadat's successor, Hosni Mubarak.
7. Which of the following important figures in early Christianity was of Coptic heritage?

Answer: Origen

Origen was one of the most prolific writers of his day, with over 6,000 works attributed to him. Many of these were homilies and biblical commentaries. Prominent titles included "On Prayer," "On Martyrdom" and "On First Principles."
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?

Answer: The Hanging Church

The beautiful house of worship was also called the Staircase Church, because of the 29 steps leading to its entrance. The church interior is adorned by over 100 icons, which date from the 8th to the 18th Centuries.
9. St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral, the current seat of Church leadership, was the recipient in 1968 of an important gift. What was it?

Answer: Some of the relics of St. Mark

Relics of the saint had been kept until then in Venice, Italy, by the Roman Catholic Church. On June 25, 1968, the relics were returned to St. Mark's Cathedral, which is in Cairo, Egypt.
10. St. Anthony the Great, a Copt, was called the world's first Christian what?

Answer: Monk

St. Anthony's feast day is celebrated on January 30 in the Coptic Church. A monastery named for him is located about 100 miles southeast of Cairo, Egypt.
Source: Author neon000

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