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Unitarian Universalism Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the history, teachings, symbols, and sources of Unitarian Universalism.

A multiple-choice quiz by featherynscale. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
featherynscale

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
246,540

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Unitarian Universalist Association was created from a mixture of two faith groups, the Unitarians and the Universalists, in 1961. What did these two faith groups have in common? Hint

Both groups believed that everyone was "saved" and noone need fear damnation

Both groups blended elements of Buddhism into a basically Christian belief structure

Both groups required members to profess the Nicene Creed

Both groups arose from the Christian faith, but were considered heretics by orthodox Christians

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Question 2 of 10

2. Unitarian Universalism is a "non-creedal" faith, which is to say that members are not required to profess any particular dogma about the nature or existence of God. Instead, UUs profess their support for a list of Principles and Purposes, which deal with how UUs believe that people ought to live in the world. How many of these Principles and Purposes are there? Hint

Five

Nine

Three

Seven

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following symbols represents the Unitarian Universalist denomination? Hint

The cross and circle

The eight-spoked wheel

The flaming chalice

The tree of life

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these is a Principle of the Unitarian Universalist Association? Hint

Justice, equity and compassion in human relations

Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part

A free and responsible search for truth and meaning

Each of these is a Principle

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Question 5 of 10

5. Individual congregations within the Unitarian Universalist Association have a good deal of freedom to make their own decisions about church governance and the direction of their own congregation. What is this non-heirarchical policy called? Hint

Congregational polity

Church emancipation

Congregational equivalence

Church empowerment

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Unitarian Universalist Association is headquartered in which of these cities? Hint

New York, NY

Seattle, WA

San Francisco, CA

Boston, MA

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Universalists were the first denomination in the United States to ordain ________ , in 1863? Hint

a female minister

a gay minister

a black minister

a disabled minister

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following people was a famous Unitarian or Universalist? Hint

All of these

Dorothea Dix

Clara Barton

Samuel Gridely Howe

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Question 9 of 10

9. The first Unitarian churches were founded in which country? Hint

India

Romania

England

United States

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is not considered to be a source of Unitarian Universalist faith tradition? Hint

Jewish and Christian teachings

Objectivist writings

Humanist teachings

Wisdom from the world's religions

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Unitarian Universalist Association was created from a mixture of two faith groups, the Unitarians and the Universalists, in 1961. What did these two faith groups have in common?

Answer: Both groups arose from the Christian faith, but were considered heretics by orthodox Christians

A belief in universal salvation was the hallmark of Universalism. Unitarians rejected the concept of the Holy Trinity, which was a core assertion of the Nicene Creed. These beliefs made both groups heretical in the eyes of orthodox Christians.

Answer: Seven

The Seven Principles address actions including respecting the inherent worth and dignity of every human being, and working towards a goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all, among others.

3. Which of the following symbols represents the Unitarian Universalist denomination?

Answer: The flaming chalice

The flaming chalice was first used as a symbol of the Unitarian Service Committee, an organization that assisted Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. The original symbol was designed by Hans Deutsch, an Austrian artist famous for cartoons critical of Hitler and the Nazis.

4. Which of these is a Principle of the Unitarian Universalist Association?

Answer: Each of these is a Principle

The entire statement of the Seven Principles is as follows:
"We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote:
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
- Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
- The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all;
- Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part."

Answer: Congregational polity

The policy of congregational polity is inherited from the Reformation. It allows for wide variation between member congregations.

6. The Unitarian Universalist Association is headquartered in which of these cities?

Answer: Boston, MA

The establishment of UUA headquarters in Boston follows the founding of the American Unitarian Association in Boston in 1825.

7. The Universalists were the first denomination in the United States to ordain ________ , in 1863?

Answer: a female minister

Olympia Brown, the first female ordained minister in the United States, demonstrating the Universalists' commitment to equality in religion.

8. Which of the following people was a famous Unitarian or Universalist?

Answer: All of these

Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Dorothea Dix was a prominent reformer of mental health institutions. Samuel Gridley Howe founded the first schools for the blind in the United States.

9. The first Unitarian churches were founded in which country?

Answer: Romania

Unitarians, like Dracula, are from Transylvania, in what is now Romania. The earliest Unitarian churches in the region were established in the 16th century.

10. Which of the following is not considered to be a source of Unitarian Universalist faith tradition?

Answer: Objectivist writings

The Unitarian Universalist faith is said to be drawn from six sources. These include direct experience of mystery and wonder, words and deeds of prophetic women and men, wisdom from the world's religions, Jewish and Christian teachings, Humanist teachings, and spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions.

Source: Author featherynscale

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