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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The orthodox victors preserved Christianity because of their emphasis on rigid ___________, rituals, and Church leaders.
(a) Authority.
(b) Bible scripture.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Doctrine.

2. The Gnostics did not stress the idea of obedience to authority, but rather ___________ with those united in communion.
(a) Fellowship.
(b) Partnership.
(c) Hierarchy.
(d) Government.

3. In the Gospel of Truth, there is a passage called the ____________ parable in which it's said that man acts as if he were sunk in sleep.
(a) Truth.
(b) Nightmare.
(c) Witness.
(d) Demon.

4. Tertullian turned away from the ____________ movement, joining a Montanist movement that featured a new prophecy.
(a) Christian scientists.
(b) Orthodox.
(c) Agnostic.
(d) Gnostic.

5. A group of _____________was given a month to reconsider its fate, but eventually and happily they went to their death, much to the confusion of the judge.
(a) Christians.
(b) Muslims.
(c) Jews.
(d) Pagans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took a mediating position with the Christian Church, though they had internal problems as to how to view the orthodox?

2. It is said that at least the Christians had been called by God, unlike the pagans who could be excused for their ____________.

3. The orthodox Christian looks at _____________ as a consequence of disbelief and of sin.

4. Authoritative Teaching rails against external acts of worship as making so-called Christians worse than the __________.

5. The Christian's world was a world of daily _______________, of special masses and other community gatherings.

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