MAR THOMA DIOCESAN SUNDAY SCHOOLS DIOCESE OF NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE 2012 Diocesan Exam Grade 9

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1 MAR THOMA DIOCESAN SUNDAY SCHOOLS DIOCESE OF NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE 2012 Diocesan Exam Grade 9 Time : 90 Minutes Maximum Score : 100 Points Section 1 Multiple Choice. Select the most appropriate response for the following question/statement. Write the corresponding letter on the answer sheet provided (25 x 1pt= 25 pts Total) 1. The Syriac word for Spirit is. a. Pneuma b. Parakletos c. Ecclecia d. Ruha D (L19 P73) 2. and worked hard with Paul & Clement in preaching the Gospel. a. Typhena & Typhosa b. Mary & Mary Magdalene c. Euodia & Syntyche d. Mary & Martha C (L16 P64) 3. Amos prophesized during the reign of king, around 750 B.C a. Jeroboam II b. King Ahab c. King Amazia d. Jehoash A (L9 P38) 4. The following statements are true about Psalm 42 EXCEPT: a. It is called Psalm of solitude b. It is written by King David c. It is the cry of despair of a man in exile d. Psalm 42 & 43 were originally a single Psalm B (L3 P17) 5. Blessed are those who are persecuted, for they will: a. See the face of God b. Inherit the Kingdom of Heaven c. Be called the peacemakers d. Be the protector of the poor B (L20 P77) 6. What does Grace mean? a. deliverance from evil b. Forgiveness c. God s unmerited favor or blessing d. None of the above C (L12 P50) 7. One example of how God chose to reveal Himself through special revelation is : a. history b. creation c. prophesy d. Jesus Christ 1

2 D (L1 P11) 8. In Psalm 42, the Psalmist compares his spirit s thirst for God with the thirst of a that is longing for water in the wilderness. a. dove b. deer c. sheep d. lion B (L3 P18) 9. The Lord leads to Zarapheth to a widow who was preparing the last meal for her son and herself. a. Elisha b. Ezra c. Jesus d. Elijah D (L4 21) 10. The Epistle of 1 John was written by. a. Apostle John b. Paul c. Luke d. Mark A (L8 P35) 11. After the reign of Solomon, the northern kingdom was ruled by the descendants of. a. David b. Moses c. Solomon d. Jeroboam I D (L9 P38) 12. later became a Bishop of the Church of Caesarea. a. Priscilla b. Tryphosa c. wife of Simon d. Rufus Right Answer - Cornelius, (L16 P63) 13. was the son of Simon from Cyrene who carried the cross of Jesus. a. Aquilla b. Rufus c. Clement d. Mark B (L16 P63) 14. Israel was under the reign of the rules at the time of the birth of Jesus. a. Baylonian b. Assyrian c. Phillistine d. Roman D (L17 P67) 15. The Eastern Churches use the as the basis for the proclamation of faith. a. Apostolic Creed b. Nicene Creed c. Creed of Athanasius d. The Lord s Prayer B (L5 P24) 16. was the only person named of the many believers who sold their belongings shortly after Pentecost and gave it all to the early church. a. Peter b. Barnabas c. Timothy d. Judas B (L24 P91) 2

3 17. called the Pharisees and Sadducees a brood of vipers and warned them to repent. a. John the Baptist b. Jesus c. Paul d. Ananias A (L25 P94) 18. The Jewish confession of faith, which is recited every morning and evening by all Jewish men, is called. a. Apostolic Creed b. Nicene Creed c. Shema d. Ruha C (L18 P70) 19. means Counselor or Advocate. a. Amos b. Parakletos c. Ezra d. Koinonia B (L19 P73) 20. Paul talks about the organization and hierarchical structure of the Church in his first letter to: a. Corinthians b. Colossians c. Timothy d. Romans C (L22 P83) 21. Koinonia stands for: a. Sharing all possessions b. Meaningful fellowship c. Praising God d. Speaking in Tongues B (L22 P85) 22. means The Lord is God. a. Ezra b. Nehemiah c. Elijah d. Joshua C (L4, P21) 23. was a priest and a scribe in the court of the Persian King Artaxerexes. a. Nehemiah b. Ezra c. Hilkiah d. Haggai B (L7 P32) 24. was a Deaconess of the Church in Cenchreae. a. Priscilla b. Persis c. Mary d. Phoebe D (L16, P63) 25. Whose life was spared after Jericho was captured by the Israelites? a. Rahab b. Deborah c. Abigail d. Esther A (L11 P47) Section 2 Short Answers. Answer any five (5) of the following questions. Answers should be brief and to the point. (5 x 5pts = 25 pts Total) 1. Describe the 3 reactions of Mary to the angel Gabriel s message? 3

4 (L12, P50) - First, Mary was scared. She was frightened and wondered at the Angel s message. She could not understand why God had greatly blessed her. She thought she was just an ordinary girl. (2pts) - Mary was doubtful when she asked the angel, How can this be? Not only was she not married, but also how someone like her could be chosen for such an important job. She argued with the angel to confirm what she had heard. (2pts) - Finally, Mary was obedient. Despite her fears and doubts, she says, Here am I the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word. (1pt) 2. Abraham Malpan Achen revised the Thaksa and removed the prayers and practices that did not have any Scriptural basis. Identify 5 such changes. (MTFV P ) 1. Removed petitions addressed through the departed saints 2. Removed prayers for the dead 3. Decided to serve bread and wine sepertely 4. Stopped practice of private confession with the priest and receiving absolution before communion 5. Holy Communion will not be celebrated when there is no one to receive communion 6. Holy Communion is for participation and not for worship (Any 5 for 5 points) 3. Explain what the Apostolic Creed is and its 3 parts. (L5 P25) The Apostolic creed is a brief summary of the teachings of the apostles. (1pt) 1. First part proclaims our faith in the creator, God the Father, His Son and our Savior Jesus Christ and in the Holy Spirit. (1pt) 2. Second part emphasizes the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. (1pt) 3. Third part deals with our faith in the Holy, Catholic Church in the redemption of sin, resurrection and eternal life. (2pt) 4. The Church today needs to incorporate and emulate the qualities and features of the Early Church in order to be a truly witnessing Church. Identify 5 such features that St. Paul discusses in his first letter to the Corinthians. (L22 P85) Meaningful fellowship (koinonia) Praying together with one mind and heart Rejoicing and praising God Sharing all possesions with others because we are only Godd s stewards on earth Sharing our joys, sorrows, fame and glory with others Earning the goodwill of all other people (Any 5 points, 1pt each for a Total 5pts) 5. Identify the five life lessons we learn from the suffering of Christ. (L20 P77) 4

5 1 point each Purity We are called to be holy because we worship a Holy God. Love Divine love is tolerant and patient and goes to the extreme of selfdenial Truthful Speech Important in Christian ministry to know what is being said could be trusted Strength Paul exhorts to all Christian s to be strong in the Lord for His power is your might Righteousness means the right relationship with God and hence with fellow human beings and the environment 6. Identify 5 different ways The Holy Spirit works. (L19 P74) 1 point each, Total 5 points Lead us to experiences that are joyful. Enable us in taking the right decisions. Be our leader and lead us into the end of life. Give wise counsel in the midst of uncertainties Lead to all truth (Jesus Christ) Work of Spirit in creation Work of Spirit in equipping for service Work of Spirit in inspiring the prophets Work of Spirit in producing moral living Work of Spirit is foretelling as well as forth telling Section 3 Memory Verses. Complete any of five (5) of the following on the answer sheet provided (5 x 5pts = 25 pts. Total) 1. I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the LORD. Psalm 104:33-34 (L1 P 12) 2. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 (L4 P23) 3. Jesus looked at him and loved him. One thing you lack, he said. Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. Mark 10:21 (L10 P43) 4. I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Isaiah 61:10 (L17 P68) 5

6 5. The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:16-17 (L16 P64) 6. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Timothy 1:6 (L21 P82) Section 4 Mar Thoma Church: Our Foundation and Vision. Select the most appropriate response for the following question/statement. Write the corresponding letter on the answer sheet provided (10 x 1pt= 10 pts. Total) 1. What does Methran mean? a. Body b. Church c. Head d. Diocese C(MTFV P200) 2. The Malabar Church asserted its freedom and organized its autonomous nature from the Roman doctrine and practices through the. a. Anglican Church b. Crooked Cross Oath c. Nicene Creed d. Protestantism B(MTFV P192) 3. The represents the Throne of God or Table of Life. a. Vestments b. Qurbana c. Candles d. Madhbaha D(MTFV P199) 4. The Sabha Secretary is elected by the. a. Diocese b. Mandalam c. Synod d. Episcopa B (MTFV P202) 5. As a sign of total submission, our Bishops wear a on their head embroidered with twelve crosses. a. Episcopa b. Koonen c. Sabriso d. Masnapsa D(MTFV P200) 6. was the first Indian bishop, consecrated to shoulder the responsibilities of the church in India. a. Abraham Malpan b. Joseph Fenn c. Mar Thoma I d. St. Thomas C (MTFV P193) 7. Roman Catholicism and are the developments of Western Christianity. a. Mar Thoma Church b. Jacobite Church 6

7 c. Protestantism d. Syrian Church C (MTFV P197) 8. The executive committee of the Mar Thoma Church is known as the Sabha Council. Its members are: a. Elected by the Mandalam b. Nominated by the parishes c. Nominated by the Bishops d. Elected by the Metropolitan A (MTFV P202) 9. All decisions affecting the church are by the. a. Sabha Council b. Sabha Prathinidhi Mandalam c. Diocesan Council d. Episcopal Synod B(MTFV P201) 10. During the Holy Qurbana, we refer to which of the following councils? a. Nicaea (A. D 325) b. Constantinople (A.D.381) c. Ephesus (A.D.431) d. All of the above. D(MTFV P210) Section 5 Essay. Choose one of the following two topics to write an essay in 200 words. (Total 15 points) 1. Ezra was a great man of God who brought the Jews back to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity. a. Introduction (1pt) b. Who was Ezra? (3pts) c. Explain how the Emperor made all arrangements for Ezra s travel. Also explain how Ezra prepared for his travel.(3pts) d. According to the royal letter issued to Ezra, what was his mission? (3pts) e. What did Ezra find out about the people of Israel upon his arrival to Jerusalem and what did he do in response? (4pts) f. Conclusion (1pt) L7 P32-33 a. Introduction b. Who was Ezra? Ezra was a priest, a descendant of the chief priest Aaron (1pt) 7

8 Ezra was a scribe- a teacher or interpreter of the Law of Moses and other Old Testament scriptures, very knowledgeable in the laws and scriptures. (1pt) Ezra had obtained a remarkable position in the Persian King Artaxerxes court as a very young man (1pt) c. Explain how the Emperor made all arrangements for Ezra s travel. Also explain how Ezra prepared for his travel. Ezra was permitted to take with him all the Jews who would like to return to their homeland. (1pt) Ezra rejected the military escort that was offered to him for his trip to Jerusalem. (1pt) Instead he proclaimed a fasting prayer before his travel to humble himself before God and ask for a safe trip to Jerusalem. (1pt) d. According to the royal letter issued to Ezra, what was his mission? Collect gold and silver and sacrificial offerings from Babylon and deliver it to the God of Israel whose dwelling is in Jerusalem. (1pt) To appoint magistrates and judges to administer justice to all the people of Trans-Euphrates (1pt) To teach his people in Jerusalem the Laws of God (1pt) e. What did Ezra find out about the people of Israel upon his arrival to Jerusalem and what did he do in response? He got word that the people of Israel, including the priests and Levites, had not kept themselves separate from the neighboring people with their detestable practices. (1pt) OR They had intermarriages with the local people and mingled the holy race with the people around them. (1pt) When Ezra heard this, he was appalled and tore his tunic, fell on his knees with his hands spread out to the Lord and prayed for his people s sin. (1pt) He called a meeting of all the people in a square before the house of God and started to preach to them about their sins and asked them to separate themselves from the people around them. (2pts) f. Conclusion (1pt) 2. Timothy was Paul s faithful co-worker. a. Introduction (1pt) b. Who was Timothy and what was his family background? (2pts) c. Explain 3 qualities of Timothy that made him a man of God. (3pts) d. Explain how Timothy joined Paul as his companion. (3pts) e. What does Paul warn Timothy about and what does he encourage him to do? (3pts) f. What did Paul write about Timothy to the Philippians? (2pts) g. Conclusion (1pt) (L21 P80) a. Introduction (1pt) 8

9 b. Who was Timothy and what was his family background? (2pts) Timothy was a young man of faith from Lystra whose father was a Greek but whose mother Eunice & grandmother, Lois were of great faith. c. Explain 3 qualities of Timothy that made him a man of God. - Strong faith, prayer and sincerity - Readiness to suffer for the sake of Christ and Gospel - Good training, testimony and reputation d. Explain how Timothy joined Paul as his companion. (3pts) Timothy joined Paul s missionary group when Paul visited Lystra on his second missionary journey. Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him on his mission travels as his co-worker and asked Timothy to join him. Paul in his first missionary journey might have come to know the family of Timothy at Lystra. e. What does Paul warn Timothy about and what does he encourage him to do? (4pts) Paul warns Timothy that all who desire to live a godly life in Christ will be persecuted. However he encourages Timothy by telling him that the Lord rescued him through all the persecutions that he had to endure. Paul encourages Timothy to take his share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Paul tells him not to worry about his youth, but to set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love and faith, in purity. f. What did Paul write about Timothy to the Philippians? (3pts). Paul wrote that Timothy was a co-worker who was concerned about the welfare of the Christians and their churches; who sought the interests of Christ Jesus and who was committed to the gospel. Paul thinks of Timothy as his own son and his co-worker. He told the Philippians that Timothy had proven himself and that he had served with Paul as a son with the father. g. Conclusion (1pt) 9