ARK Catholic Church History 3

Question 1

The Investiture Controversy (11th-12th centuries) was a conflict over:

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The right to appoint bishops and abbots — popes vs. secular rulers

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Control of the Crusades

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The authority to define scripture

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Taxation of the clergy

Question 2

The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), convened by Pope John XXIII, was described by its initiator as a pastoral 'aggiornamento,' meaning:

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Bringing up to date / opening windows to the world

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Return to tradition

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Final definition of doctrine

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Correction of Protestant errors

Question 3

Which heresy, condemned at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, taught that Jesus was a created being subordinate to God the Father?

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Arianism

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Pelagianism

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Donatism

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Gnosticism

Question 4

Saint Augustine of Hippo lived during which period of church history?

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Patristic Era (4th-5th century)

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Apostolic Age (1st century)

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Medieval Period (12th century)

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Reformation Era (16th century)

Question 5

The Society of Jesus (Jesuits), founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, became especially prominent in:

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Education, missions, and defending Catholic doctrine

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Desert monasticism

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Crusading warfare

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Charismatic renewal movements

Question 6

The Western Schism (1378-1417), in which there were two or three claimants to the papacy simultaneously, was resolved by the:

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Council of Constance

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Council of Trent

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First Vatican Council

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Council of Basel