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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Clement of Alexandria talks of a __________ gnosis which was promoted by the Valentianians.
(a) Dualistic.
(b) Trinity.
(c) Polytheistic.
(d) Monadic.

2. Tertullian was against the heretics that embraced the followings of Jesus, but who also denied the idea of _______________.
(a) The Holy Trinity.
(b) The Apocalypse.
(c) The Garden of Eden.
(d) The resurrection.

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

4. Sophia further assists Adam and Eve when she saves their descendants during the time of ____________.
(a) Passover.
(b) The Black Plague.
(c) The crucifixion.
(d) Noah's ark.

5. A Gnostic author speaks of a baptism of _________ rather than a baptism of water.
(a) Faith.
(b) Honor.
(c) Family.
(d) Truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did members of the Egyptian government eventually spot the papyri that Muhammed had given away?

2. Who did Professor Giles Quispel persuade to try to buy the codices in order to study them further?

3. What is NOT one of the things which made Christianity an easy reach for the masses of people?

4. To the Gnostics, the body of the orthodox church, the mass of _________ believers was outside of the true Church.

5. What happened to some of the papyri when it was taken home by Muhammed, though he did not understand their value?

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