MAR THOMA DIOCESAN SUNDAY SCHOOL OF NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE

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1 MAR THOMA DIOCESAN SUNDAY SCHOOL OF NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE DIOCESAN EXAMINATION - MAY 11, 2008 CLASS: GRADE: 7 ANSWER KEY REGISTRATION NUMBER: Please do not write your name or the name of the Sunday School. Your Registration number will be verified under the responsibility of the Proctor. TIME: 90 MINUTES TOTAL SCORE: 100 POINTS A. Choose the correct answer for the following Multiple choice questions: (1x30 = 30 points) 1. The Hebrews used animals for ritual. ( A Page 17, L 3) A. Sacrifice B. Tithe C. Faith D. Celebration 2. Who was known as Jerubbaal (C Page 40, L11) A Josiah B. Barak C. Gideon D. Samson 3. were used by God to save the male Hebrew children. ( D. L22, P 73) A. Ruth and Esther B. Rahab and Miriam C. Deborah and Huldah D. Shiphrah and Puah 4. is the gift of the Holy Spirit (C Pg 85, L26) A. Confession B. Thanksgiving C. Prayer D. Supplication 1

2 5. Timothy was in charge of (C Page 26, L6) A. Church in Antioch B. Church in Corinth C. Church in Ephesus D. Church in Rome 6. Who was the first gentile convert to Christianity? (B Page 78,L24) A. Paul B. Cornelius C. Herod D. Augustus 7. The Book of Lamentations describes (D Page 34,L9) A. Jonah s grief over the destruction of Nineveh B. Jonah s grief over the destruction of Jerusalem C. Jeremiah s grief over the destruction of Nineveh D. Jeremiah s grief over the destruction of Jerusalem 8. Who was the last judge of the Israelites (D Pg 54, L 16) A. Othniel B. Gideon C. Deborah D. Samuel 9. Who was filled with the Holy Spirit while he was in his mother s womb? (C Pg 26, L 6) A. Jeremiah B. King David C. John the Baptist D. Timothy 10. The name Jeremiah signifies (C-Pg 33, L9) A. Jehovah is strength B. God strengthens C. Raised up by the Lord D. Father of Multitude 11. Jesus is often referred as D Pg 16, L3 (John 1:29; Rev 5:5) A. Lamb of God B. Lion of Judah C. Root of David D. All of the above 12. Abraham and Sarah were buried in (B Pg 49, L14) A. Haran B. Machpelah C. Schechem D. Ur 2

3 13. King Saul belonged to the tribe of (B Pg 57, L17) A. Judah B. Benjamin C. Levi D. Kish 14. The meaning of ABRAM is (D Pg 48, L14) A. Father of the covenant B. Father of the multitude C. Father of Hebrews D. Exalted of father 15. The most well known story of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament is on the day of (D Pg 61, L18) A. Resurrection B. Crucifixion C. Transfiguration D. Pentecost 16. Jacob met with God s angels and so he named that place. ( D. Lesson 13 page 46, L13) A. Succoth B. Scechem C. Padan Aram D. Mahanaim 17. The Israelites used the image of good shepherd to describe ( C page 97, L30) A. Moses B. David C. God D. Jacob 18. Where did John baptize Jesus? (D Pg 95, L29) A. Galilee B. Nazareth C. Bethlehem D. Jordan valley 19. Which one is NOT an example of a parable that Jesus told? (B Page 51, L15) A. The mustard seed B. Raising Lazarus from the dead C. The treasure hidden in the field D. Laborers in the vineyard 20. While Paul was in prison, he received a visitor named a run away slave. (B. Lesson 20 page 65) A. Philemon B. Onesimus C. Timothy D. Stephen 3

4 21. In defeating enemies of Israel (A Pg 55, L16) A. Deborah and Barak worked together B. Barak and Sisera worked together C. Othniel and Deborah worked together D. Deborah and Lappidoth worked together 22. Who was the 1 st martyr of the church? (C Pg 83, L25) A. Jesus B. Peter C. Stephen D. Paul 23. The team chosen by God to save His people from Haman s cruel plan was (D Pg 73, L22) A. Moses and Miriam B. Shiprah and Puah C. Ruth and Boaz D. Esther and Mordecai 24. John 3:16 is also known as. (B Pg 49, L14) A. Fruit of the Spirits B. The Covenant of Grace C. Gospel in the Gospel D. The Beatitudes 25. Who permitted the Israelites to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem? (B Pg 69, L21) A. Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon B. Cyrus King of Persia C. Nehemiah the cupbearer D. King Artaxerxes 26. Name three prophetesses in the Old Testament (B pg 72,L22) A. Jezebel, Miriam and Huldah B. Miriam, Huldah and Deborah C. Deborah, Jezebel and Athaliah D. Huldah, Miriam and Athaliah 27. Who denounced the religious leaders as brood of vipers? (B Pg 94, LL29) A. Jesus B. John the Baptist C. Peter D. Apostle John 28. The leaders between the time of Joshua and the Kings were called (D Pg 39, L11) A. Prophets B. Midianites C. Amalekites D. Judges 4

5 29. On the sixth day of creation God created (A-Pg-19, L4) A. Land animals and human beings B. Aquatic creatures C. Only human beings D. Sun, moon and stars 30. Who was the known as the Weeping prophet of Judah (D Pg 33, L9) A. Daniel B. Ezekiel C. Nathan D. Jeremiah B. Answer any five of the following short questions. (5x 5 = 25 points) 1. Who was Saul? Who anointed him as King? What were the 3 things he was reminded regarding his position as King? (Pg 57 & 58) a. Saul was a son of Kish, belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. He was tall and handsome. ( 1point) b. Prophet Samuel anointed Saul as King of Israel by divine appointment. (1point) c. He was reminded of 3 things (3 points) i. The nature of the great position to which he was called. He is anointed to be the ruler of the people. His decisions affect a whole nation. ii. The origin of his kingship. It is the Lord that has anointed him. Whatever he does as king must be for glory of the lord iii. Samuel reminds him of the end of kingship. He should be very careful of his authority. He must take care of it, protect it and manage it as it is God given. Even though he is King he needs to submit to a higher authority and be accountable to Him. 2. Who was Zacchaeus? How did Zacchaeus experience salvation? What does salvation mean? (Pg 76) a. Zacchaeus was a wealthy man and a tax collector who was known to the people as a sinner. Jesus went to his house and stayed with him. (1 point) b. Zacchaeus repented his sins, Jesus told him that he was forgiven and from that day salvation was bestowed on him. ( 2point) c. Salvation means deliverance from dangers or evil. It also means deliverance from guilt and the power or penalty of sin. ( 2 points) 3. What is the role of a prophet? ( 2 points) What are some of the symbols Jeremiah used to proclaim God message? ( 3 points) (Pg 33, 34) a. In the Old Testament, God sent people with a special mission to this world. These people were called prophets who spoke on behalf of God. (2 points) 5

6 b. ( 3 points) The fountain and broken cistern. The fountain is a symbol of God and the broken cistern of idols. The clay and the potter. The clay symbolizes people and the potter is God The new covenant. 4. What are some of the truths that can be explained by the Kingdom of God? Write any five. ( Lesson 15, Page 52) 5 points It is a great treasure The Kingdom of God belongs to the children Everybody is welcome to the kingdom of God It is a society where God rewards everyone according to his mercy It is like yeast or a small seed It is of the past, present and future. 5. How did John the Baptist prepare the way for Jesus? (Pg 95) John s whole mission in life was to glorify God. His words led the people to repentance. He did this by preparing the people for the coming Messiah. (1 point) (below answer 4 points) John worked sincerely and courageously disregarding the consequences. He made the people aware of their imperfect life. He pointed out the hypocrisy of the religious leaders. He was bold enough to rebuke even the King. 6. Why is Passion Week important? ( 1 point) What are the four special days in the Passion Week? Explain how we celebrate these days? ( 4 points = ( 2 for days+2 for explanation)) (Foundation & Vision Pg 105)( expecting brief explanation) a. Passion week is the last week of lent i. Palm Sunday on palm Sunday, the church celebrates Christ s triumphant entry to Jerusalem when the people acclaimed Him as King, hailing and carrying palm leaves in their hands ii. Maundy Thursday it is the observance of the Last Supper of Our Lord with his disciples. The Holy Qurbana was celebrated on that day. iii. Good Friday on Good Friday the worship continues until 3 pm, the hour when the Lord died on the cross. Worshippers prostrate themselves during the prayers repeatedly, reminding themselves of the agony and pain of our Lord iv. Easter Sunday the Easter day celebration usually begins very early in the morning, proclaiming, Jesus is risen, Yes, He is risen indeed. The lent comes to an end with Easter celebrations and all people rejoice that day with feasting and greetings. 6

7 C. Complete any Five of the following Memory Verses. (5x5 = 25) 1. But when he, the spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own, he will speak only what he hears and he will tell you what is yet to come. John 16:13 (Pg 62) 2. So I say to you, Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Luke 11:9-10 (Pg 87) 3. For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. He Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possessions Deut 7:6 (Pg 30) 4. Surely he will save you from the fowler s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge. His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Ps 91:3-4 (Pg 56) 5. If anyone speaks he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves he should do it with the strength that God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, and the power forever and ever. 1Peter 4:11 (Page 96) 6. Then I said to them, You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace ( Nehemiah 2:17) ( P 71, L21) Section II Mar Thoma Church Foundation and Vision D. Choose the correct answer for the following Multiple choice questions: Circle the alphabet of the correct response. (1x10 = 10) 1. The Mar Thoma Church is using the (C- Pg 99) Liturgy in the Holy Communion A. St. Peters B. St. Johns C. St. James D. St. Thomas 7

8 2. Mar Thoma Church is a (C Pg 104) eastern church A. Constituted B. Created C. Reformed D. Anglican 3. Vestments that the priests wear during the holy Communion and other sacraments are known as (C Pg 102) A. Mooron B. Dhupakutty C. Kappa D. Incense 4. The Day of Ascension is celebrated (B Pg 106) after Easter. A. 7 days B. 40 days C. 50 days D. 25 days 5. Which is the season of waiting for the Birth of Christ? (B Pg 106) A. Lent B. Advent C. Epiphany D. Passover 6. The worshippers are standing in which is separated from the maddbaha by a curtain. (D Pg 101) A. Altar B. Thronos C. Tabaleetha D. Haikala 7. (B-Pg 109) is the proclamation of the fundamental faith of the church A. Bible B. Nicene Creed C. Apostles Creed D. Repetition 8. Mar Thoma Worship without the Holy Communion is known as (C Pg 98) A. Divine worship B. Praise & worship C. Public worship D. Morning worship 9. The first Wednesday of the (D Pg 105) is known as Ash Wednesday A. Week B. Month C. Year D. Lent 8

9 10. The first draft of Nicene Creed was prepared by (D Pg 107) A. Abraham Malpan B. Emperor Constantine C. Arch Deacon Thomas D. Deacon Athanasius Section III E. Write an essay on any one of the following in 150 words (Total points 10) 1. The life and times of Hezekiah, The King of Judah: ( P 22) a. Introduction (2 Points) b. The changes he made in the country (3 Points) c. His sickness and the healing ( 3 Points) d. Conclusion (2 Points) OR 2. Vision of Peter and Cornelius: (P78) a. Who was Cornelius and what was his vision? (2 points) b. Describe Peter s vision. ( 3 points) c. Peter s speech and the result of his speech at Cornelius house. ( 3 points) d. Conclusion ( 2 points) Answers: 1. Hezekiah: a. King Hezekiah, the son of Ahaz, became the 12 th King of Judah at the age of 25. He ruled over Judah for 29 years. His name means: Jehovah is strength. His capitol was Jerusalem. He lived up to his name and relied on the true God. b. On his first day on the job as king of Judah, he found his kingdom to be corrupt and his people a superstitious group that pretty much willing to worship any idol put in front of them. Hezekiah set out to change all that. He broke the stone pillars and temples to the goddess Asherah. He destroyed the altars and the pagan places of worship. He got the people of Judah to stop worshipping the bronze serpent that Moses made by destroying that as well. He allowed God s prophet Isaiah to advice and guides him. c. Isaiah gave him a message from God that Hezekiah is going to die and so put his house in order because he will not recover. But Hezekiah prayed to God, I have been good, I believed in You to be my strength. I have been faithful to you in every way and followed you with all my heart. 9

10 Then he cried bitterly. God heard his prayers gave him a new message through Isaiah that in 3 days Hezekiah was to go to the temple and God would add an additional 15years to his life and he would be fully healed. Isaiah commanded him to prepare a paste of figs (Paultice) and apply it to the boils on his body. When the king did this he was completely cured. d. King Hezekiah was a very good King who trusted God completely. There was no one like him among all the Kings of Judah either before him or after him. 2. Vision of Peter and Cornelius: a. Cornelius was a Roman centurion of Caesarea in Palestine, who belonged to a class of families known as God fearer because of their attachment to Jewish religious practices. ( 1 point) b. Cornelius had a vision from God that told him to bring Peter from Joppa to his home. ( 1 point) c. Peters vision: Peter saw in his vision a certain vessel descending from heaven, a great sheet knit at the four corners containing all sorts of four- footed beasts of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, fowl of the air and asking Peter to eat. But when Peter refuses to eat because he thinks it is unclean, a voice says, Do not call anything that God has made clean. This happened three times. ( 3 points) d. Peter s speech at Cornelius house regards the person before him, though not Jews, as fit to enter the Church and share in God s promises. God does not judge men by their outward nature, which God disregards. To the Jews Gentiles were not acceptable to God As a result of Peter s speech the people gathered in the house of Cornelius received the Holy Spirit even before baptism. People started speaking in different languages and praising God. The Gentiles were immediately baptized and the Church was opened to gentiles through Peter. ( 3 points) e. Conclusion: The passage is teaching us how we should treat others of different races or The belief that salvation was only for the Jews was altered. Our food habits should not be a hindrance to our relationship with others. We can see that a chief apostle Peter, held worship with a Gentile and men outside the Jewish church receiving the Holy Spirit. ( 2 points) 10