CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 1 Quiz
1Chapter 1
of our textbook says that "worldview relates to the whole person."
Assuming this is true, which of the following must also be true?
Our
worldview only affects how we think and reason.
Our
worldview only affects our behavior.
Our
worldview affects both our thinking process and our everyday behavior.
Our
worldview is based on faith alone so neither our thoughts nor actions play a
role.
2Which one
of the worldview elements listed below deals with questions like, "Why are
we here?" and "What should we be doing with our lives?"
Ultimate
Reality
Human
Nature
Knowledge
Ethics
Purpose
3What makes
up our worldview?
A
foundational set of assumptions to which one commits that serves as a framework
for understanding and interpreting reality and that deeply shapes one's
behavior
A set of
assumptions or beliefs about reality that affect how we think and how we live
The
comprehensive perspective from which we interpret all of reality
All of the
above
4Which
worldview family does not believe in anything supernatural?
Atheism
Theism
Pantheism
Deism
5All
worldviews are private. There is no such thing as a shared worldview.
True
False
6Which of
the following is noted for spiritualism but not for belief in a personal God?
Atheism
Theism
Pantheism
Deism
7Which of
the following believes God exists but is uninvolved in human affairs?
Atheism
Theism
Pantheism
Deism
8Which of
the following is NOT used in the textbook as an analogy for a worldview?
A set of
lenses
A personal
library
A building
foundation
A jigsaw
puzzle
9In which
of the following do people evaluate their worldview based on faith and reason?
Atheism
Theism
Pantheism
All of the
above
10Which of
the following worldview families would see the universe as a closed system?
Theism
Atheism
Pantheism
All of the
above
11Which one
of the following would be considered a shared worldview belief for Christianity?
Belief that
God created the heavens and the earth
Belief in
the right to bear arms
Belief that
God and the universe are one
All of the
above
12Which one
of the worldview elements listed below deals with issues of right and wrong and
whether there is absolute moral truth?
Ultimate
Reality
Human
Nature
Knowledge
Ethics
Purpose
13Which one
of the worldview elements listed below deals with issues related to the
existence (or nonexistence) of God?
Ultimate
Reality
Human
Nature
Knowledge
Ethics
Purpose
14Which of
the following worldview tests evaluates a worldview's livability?
The Moral
Authority Test
The
Coherence Test
The
Correspondence Test
The
Practical Test
15 Which of
the following worldview tests evaluates evidences and experiences to see if the
worldview matches with reality?
The Moral
Authority Test
The
Coherence Test
The
Correspondence Test
The
Practical Test
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 2 Quiz
Proverbs
9:10 says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the
knowledge of the Holy One is insight" (ESV). Which of the following statements is most
consistent with Proverbs 9:10?
We should
fear God because of his amazing knowledge and insight.
Knowing and
fearing God leads to wise decisions.
Fearing God
leads to insight and power over God's enemies.
Fearing the
Lord leads to not fearing one's enemies.
2Which
"acts" are part of the biblical story?
Creation,
Fall, and Redemption
Creation,
Paradise, and Covenants
Predestination,
Creation, and Salvation
Old
Testament, Apocrypha, and New Testament
3Which of
the following statements is true of the theistic evolution view of the creation
of the world?
This view
believes all life evolved as a result of unguided natural processes.
This view
is commonly held by atheists.
This view
believes all life evolved in a process guided and empowered by God.
This view
believes the earth is relatively young, about 6,000 years old.
4Which
persons of the Trinity were involved in the creation?
God the
Father
God the Son
God the
Holy Spirit
All of the
above
5Which of
the following statements is true of the old earth view of the creation of the
world?
This view
believes God created the universe in 6 literal 24-hour days.
This view
agrees with mainstream science that the universe and earth are billions of
years old.
This view
believes that life appeared in stages as God gave the commands.
Both b) and
c) are true of the old earth view of the creation of the world.
6The garden
of Eden is presented in Genesis 2 as the throne room and temple of God.
True
False
7What do
Christians mean when they say that God is sovereign?
God has
supreme authority over his creation.
God is
completely merciful and forgiving.
God knows
all things.
God is a
completely loving.
8Which of
the following statements is/are consistent with the Christian belief that
humanity was created in the image of God?
The Bible
specifically mentions that man was created in the image of God but says nothing
about women.
Humanity
has remnants of the character of God such as the capability to love and create.
Humanity is
a physical reflection of God's physical form.
Humans were
created with both a spirit and a body and are spirit beings like God.
Both b) and
d)
9Genesis
1:1 says, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
Which attribute of God best corresponds to this verse?
Jealousy
Goodness
Omnipotence
Holiness
10Which of
the following is not a reason for seeing humanity as the pinnacle (i.e., high
point) of God's creation according to Genesis 1-2?
Because,
unlike other animals, humanity has the ability to live without sinning
Because of
humanity’s place as the final thing created by God in Genesis 1
Because of
the amount of space dedicated to discussing the creation of humanity in Genesis
1
Because
humanity was created in the image of God
11The
garden of Eden account in Genesis 2 bears a striking resemblance to the
description of the new heavens and new earth described in Revelation 21, God
dwelling with his people in right relationship.
True
False
12In the
creation story, what one thing did God say was not good?
That the
garden of Eden needed care
That Adam
and Eve would die if they ate the forbidden fruit
That man
should be alone
That the
animals had no names
13One of
the results of the fall of man was that humanity now had to work. Work was not
part of God's original plan for his creation.
True
False
14Which
tree were Adam and Eve warned not to eat of?
The tree of
wisdom
The tree of
life
The tree of
the knowledge of good and evil
The tree of
the knowledge of life and death
15Which of
the following statements best describes the nature of work?
Work was
given to humanity as a good gift.
Work was
given as the means for humanity to provide for itself.
Humanity
was designed to worship but not to work.
Work was
given to humanity as a punishment for sin.
Both a) and
b)
Both c) and
d)
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 3 Quiz
1According
to Isaiah 59:1-2:
We are as
sinful as we can be.
Our sins
separate us from God.
Our sins
show us our need of God to save us.
Unconfessed
sin may cause us sorrow.
2According
to the textbook, idolatry is compared with what?
Worshipping
the sun, moon, and stars
An
unfaithful spouse
Robbing the
temple
Bringing
the worst animals to the priests
3The
earliest prophecy is given in Genesis 3:15 and known as the proto-evangelium,
meaning:
First
gospel
First
church movement
Before the
gospel
Promoting
evangelism
4Which of
the following best describes the primary ministry of the Old Testament
prophets?
They
foretold events in distant future.
They
pronounced judgments against the foreign nations.
They
pronounced judgment against Israel.
They
announced the coming of a Davidic king.
5Which of
the following best completes the following sentence from the textbook?
"The history of humanity is best characterized by a departure from ________________."
Idealism
Redemption
Sanity
Wisdom
6After the
wall around Jerusalem was rebuilt, the people worshipped the Lord. According to
Nehemiah 9, what kind of prayer did the Levites lead the people in?
A victory
prayer rejoicing over their enemies
An
intercessory prayer for God’s protection
A
confession reviewing God’s faithfulness in the past
All of the
above
7Who were
Israel's first kings?
David,
Solomon, and Hezekiah
Saul,
David, and Solomon
David,
Solomon, and Rehoboam
Solomon,
Rehoboam, and Asa
8Answer the
following question based on the article "The Mystery of Original Sin: We
Don't Know Why God Permitted the Fall, but We Know All Too Well the Evil and
Sin That Still Plague Us," by Shuster. Shuster states that one of the
themes of the Genesis account of the fall is that God wants us "to
believe, trust, and obey him even when there is not a reason to do so that we
can wrap our minds around." What does Shuster propose is God’s reason for
this?
He wants to
show us that his laws must be obeyed at all cost.
He is a
tyrant and likes to see people fail.
He wants us
to develop blind faith that just trusts him without engaging our minds or
changing our hearts.
He wants us
to learn that having him at the center of our lives will always be the best for
us no matter how big or small the decisions we must face.
9As a
result of the fall (sin of Adam and Eve), what was introduced into the world?
Suffering
and death
Painful
childbirth
Painful
work
Weeds
All of the
above
10According
to the textbook, the central theme of the wisdom literature is:
The love of
God
The
compassion of the Lord
The
judgment of God
The fear of
the Lord
11Who of
the following is not mentioned in Genesis?
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Moses
12Who took
Judah captive when the people of Judah were exiled?
Syria
Persia
Babylon
Rome
13After the
fall, what was true about all humanity?
They have
the possibility of becoming sinful.
They are
sinful by nature.
They lost
the image of God.
They are as
sinful as they can be.
14When we
read the final words in the book of Judges, "In those days there was no
king in Israel. Each man did what was right in his own eyes" (21:25 ESV),
this means that the people were sinful and rebellious.
True
False
15Answer
the following question based on the article "The Mystery of Original Sin:
We Don't Know Why God Permitted the Fall, but We Know All Too Well the Evil and
Sin That Still Plague Us," by Shuster. According to Shuster (who agreed
with G. K. Chesterton), the problem with the world is what?
The greed
of the rich
Unjust laws
My sins and
yours
Inadequate
education
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 4 Quiz
1In Luke
10, how did Jesus respond to the lawyer who asked him, "And who is my
neighbor?"
Jesus told
him the parable of the good Samaritan.
Jesus told
him about the good shepherd.
Jesus
taught about the rich man and Lazarus.
Jesus
taught about taking up your cross and following him.
2According
to John 10:1-18 which of the following does not describe Jesus as the Good
Shepherd?
He loves
and cares for his sheep.
He calls
his sheep by name.
He keeps
his sheep in a pen for their safety.
He lays
down his life for the sheep.
3The
pronouncement of the forgiveness of our sins by Jesus Christ is called the
incarnation.
True
False
4According
to Philippians 2:5-8, what direction did Jesus' life take?
Divinity
> Humanity > Servant > Criminal Death
Humanity
> Divinity > Death > Grave
Infancy
> Childhood > Adolescence > Adulthood
None of the
above
5Which of
the following describes a temptation Jesus faced?
Turning
stones into bread.
Bowing to
the devil for all the power and wealth in the world.
Throwing
himself off the temple to test God.
All of the
above
6The person
of Jesus Christ may be described by all of the following except:
Second
person of the Trinity
Part God
and part man
Born of a
virgin mother
Lived a
sinless life
7The
statement from Isaiah 53:5, "He was wounded for our transgressions; he was
crushed for our iniquities," refers to the atonement of Jesus Christ.
True
False
8What was
the Apostle Paul referring to when he wrote in 1 Corinthians 1, "the
foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than
men"?
God
allowing evil in the world
The
crucifixion of Christ
Christ
having a humble birth
Jesus
choosing fishermen to be his apostles
9The
concept of the Trinity states that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one God
in three persons, coexisting for eternity in a relationship of love.
True
False
10Which
book in the New Testament opens in a way that sounds a lot like the opening of
Genesis?
Acts
John
Revelation
Romans
11Scripture
(1 Cor. 1:24 and John 1:1, 14) speaks of Jesus as the ___________________.
Power of
God
Wisdom of
God
Word of God
All of the
above
12Why did
Christ, the Son of God, come to earth and become a man?
To express
God's love for people
To serve
people
To give his
life as a ransom for people
All the
above
13In the
parable of the sower (Mark 4), which of the following represents those who hear
the word of God but the cares of the world and desire of riches choke it out?
The seed that
fell on the side of the road and was eaten by birds
The seed
that fell on rocky ground
The seed
that was sown among thorns
The seed
that was sown in good soil
14According
to the textbook, Jesus is most like which two Old Testament leaders?
Abraham and
Isaac
Jacob and
Joseph
Moses and
David
None of the
above
15Which of
the following is not a description of the kingdom of God used by Jesus?
The kingdom
of heaven
A
continuation of the Old Testament nation of Israel
The reign
of God in the human heart
The reign
of God over God's people
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 5 Quiz
According
to the lecture, the good news of the gospel can be summarized in three Rs:
Reformation,
Reinterpretation, and Repudiation
Return,
Revelation, and Reconstruction
Reverence,
Revival, and Repose
Rescue,
Redemption, and Renewal
2According
to the teaching of Jesus in John 13:35, how are his followers to be recognized?
By their
strict obedience to Old Testament laws
By their
love for one another
By their
willingness to sacrifice everything
All of the
above
3According
to Romans 3:23, all humans, when measured against the divine law, are found
guilty of sin and fall short of the glory of God.
True
False
4The story
Jesus told in Matthew 18:21-35 illustrates how unrealistic it is to forgive
others.
True
False
5Wisdom in
the Christian worldview includes the following:
Having
perfect knowledge of everything
Knowing the
answer for all of humanity's problems
Being
transformed from selfishness to selflessness
Being
successful and rich in this life
6The Bible
affirms that all human beings fail to fully obey the Law of God and for this
reason, God sent Jesus as the sacrifice for sins.
True
False
7According
to Matthew 5:44, Jesus commanded his followers to love only those who do good
to them.
True
False
8Romans 3
teaches that Jesus' death is important for the restoration of humanity because:
Jesus'
death on the cross satisfies the punishment that stood against humanity for its
failure to keep God’s laws.
Jesus'
death on the cross satisfies the aspirations of all people who want to be good.
Jesus'
death on the cross shows that martyrs go to heaven.
Jesus'
death on the cross is a great example of sacrifice.
9According
to Romans 3:20, humans can attain a relationship with God by living by the
letter of the law in the Old Testament.
True
False
10Jesus
taught his followers to forgive others even if this means sacrificing one's own
rights for the restoration of the one forgiven.
True
False
11Having a
relationship with Jesus involves more than merely accepting what Jesus said as
truth, it also implies obedient living by loving God and others.
True
False
12According
to Romans 3:21-26, God revealed his righteousness through the sacrifice of
Jesus, and this righteousness is available to all people by faith.
True
False
13According
to the prophecy in Isaiah 53:4-6, which of the following would be
characteristic of the Messiah?
He will
carry our sorrows.
He will be
pierced for our sins.
God has put
all our sins on him.
All of the
above
14A unique
characteristic of Christianity in comparison with other religions is which of
the following:
Christianity offers good advice for people who
want to do good.
Christianity
offers good religious rituals that promote good health.
Christianity
offers good news of what God has done for us in giving his son to die for our
sins and the gift of salvation.
Christianity
offers humans comfort in times of trouble.
15From the
Christian perspective, a relationship with God is established through:
A personal
ability to gain power from God
A personal
trust in Jesus
A person's
natural abilities to reach for God
A personal effort to try to be perfectly good
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 6 Quiz
1The Sermon
on the Mount (Matt. 5-7) begins with the Beatitudes. Which of these blessings
is most emphasized by Jesus?
Blessed are
those who mourn.
Blessed are
those who are persecuted for righteousness.
Blessed are
those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
Blessed are
the merciful.
2How do the
first four of the Ten Commandments differ from the last six?
The first
four are positive and the last six are negative – "Thou shalt not…"
The first
four describe our duty to God and the remaining six our duty to people.
The first
four apply only to the Old Testament age, while the last six apply for all
time.
Both a) and
b) are true.
3In
Raphael's famous painting School of Athens, how are Plato and Aristotle
depicted?
Plato is
pointing up, referring to ideal forms that define universal truths.
Aristotle
is gesturing horizontally, referring to the belief that particular examples
lead to universal truths.
Plato and
Aristotle are both agreeing that universal truths come only from particular
examples.
Both a) and
b) are true.
4According
to the lecture, "Without God…"
There can
be no morality.
There can
be no moral and spiritual absolute truths.
There can
be no absolute truth.
None of the
above
5In the
Gospel of John Chapter 11, the story of Lazarus teaches many truths. Identify
which of the following lessons can be learned from this story.
Jesus knew
what was going to happen to Lazarus.
Jesus felt
the grief of others deeply.
God has the
power to raise the dead.
Death is
not the end for those who believe in Jesus.
All of the
above are true.
Only a),
b), and c) are true.
6According
to the Christian worldview, a lot of suffering happens because God's attention
is occupied elsewhere and so he is not able to take care of every individual's
problems.
True
False
7According
to the Christian worldview, since this is God's universe and God is good, God
can do what he wants and is not obligated to explain himself to humanity.
True
False
8Christians
do not think that suffering compromises a belief in God's goodness and power
because:
Humanity,
through the fall, is primarily responsible for suffering.
God could
only avoid suffering for humanity by removing free will, but this would avoid
love as well.
Suffering
seems to represent a great injustice, but God will fulfill all justice at the
right time.
All of the
above
None of the
above
9God explains
to Job why Job has suffered.
True
False
10Jesus
said that the two great commandments were which of the following?
Love God
with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself.
Love God
with all your heart and do not judge others.
Do not
murder and do not steal.
Be kind to
one another and forgive one another.
11Friedrich
Nietzsche had his own view of truth, saying, "There is no truth, only
_________."
Opinions
Ideas
Interpretations
Possibilities
12The term
theodicy is defined as:
The
Christian odyssey toward knowing and being conformed to the image of Jesus
Christ, regardless of circumstances
A Christian
journey that explains the challenges and convictions necessary to know God in a
deep fashion in spite of suffering and pain
The
Christian defense of God's infinite goodness and power, despite the presence of
evil and suffering
All of the
above
13Consider
this statement: "All roads lead to the same path; no one religion has the
whole story, and every religion adds to our full understanding." This statement
is most consistent with:
Pluralism
Theism
Exclusivism
Secular
Humanism
14What is
the difference between general revelation and special revelation?
General
revelation is truth that applies to everyone, and special revelation is truth
that applies to a small, select group of people.
General
revelation is naturalistic, and special revelation is humanistic.
General
revelation focuses on what can be known through the senses, and special
revelation focuses on what can be discovered through ideals and reason.
General
revelation refers to what God reveals through nature, while special revelation
mainly refers to what God reveals through Scripture.
15Which of
the following is not mentioned in the lecture as an explanation for suffering?
Suffering
strengthens our character.
Suffering
makes us more compassionate.
Suffering
is God taking revenge for our disobedience.
Suffering
causes us to long for our future restoration.
CWV101 Christian Worldview
Week 7 Final Quiz
1Which of
the following statements is true of the kingdom of God?
It is a
physical kingdom.
It is
already and not yet.
It is
specific to particular geographical land in Israel.
It will
begin after Jesus' returns.
2God's
mission flows out of his character.
True
False
3After the fall, what was true about all
humanity?
They have
the possibility of becoming sinful.
They are
sinful by nature.
They lost
the image of God.
They are as
sinful as they can be.
4Which of
the following worldview tests evaluates evidences and experiences to see if the
worldview matches with reality?
The Moral
Authority Test
The
Coherence Test
The
Correspondence Test
The
Practical Test
5According
to the Christian worldview, since this is God's universe and God is good, God
can do what he wants and is not obligated to explain himself to humanity.
True
False
6According to Romans 3:20, humans can attain a
relationship with God by living by the letter of the law in the Old Testament.
True
False
7According to John 10:1-18, which of the
following does not describe Jesus as the Good Shepherd?
He loves
and cares for his sheep.
He calls
his sheep by name.
He keeps
his sheep in a pen for their safety.
He lays
down his life for the sheep.
8God calls
people to serve him and serve others through a variety of ways, but being
called by God to be a pastor or missionary is a more worthwhile purpose than
having a regular job.
True
False
9According to Isaiah 59:1-2:
We are as
sinful as we can be.
Our sins
separate us from God.
Our sins
show us our need of God to save us.
Unconfessed
sin may cause us sorrow.
10Which one
of the worldview elements listed below deals with issues of right and wrong and
whether there is absolute moral truth?
Ultimate
Reality
Human
Nature
Knowledge
Ethics
Purpose
11The
kingdom of God:
Is central
to Jesus’ message of hope, wholeness, and wisdom.
Is ruled by
Jesus the king.
Has often
been misunderstood.
Is an
upside-down kingdom.
Is in
effect now, but not yet fully realized.
All of the
above
None of the
above
12Why did
Christ, the Son of God, come to earth and become a man?
To express
God's love for people
To serve
people
To give his
life as a ransom for people
All of the
above
13Which of
the following statements is/are consistent with the Christian belief that
humanity was created in the image of God?
The Bible
specifically mentions that man was created in the image of God but says nothing
about women.
Humanity
has remnants of the character of God such as the capability to love and create.
Humanity is
a physical reflection of God's physical form.
Humans were
created with both a spirit and a body and are spirit beings like God.
Both b) and
d)
14One of
the results of the fall of man was that humanity now had to work. Work was not
part of God's original plan for his creation.
True
False
15According to 1 Corinthians 15: 42-57, which
of the following is/are descriptive of the glorified state of those who are
raised to live with Christ?
Imperishable
Immortal
Spiritual
body
All of the
above
16The
lecture quotes the Westminster Shorter Catechism which states that humanity's
primary purpose is to:
Glorify God
and keep his commandments.
Glorify God
and enjoy him forever.
Glorify God
and serve people.
Glorify God
and follow Jesus.
17In which
of the following do people evaluate their worldview based on faith and reason?
Atheism
Theism
Pantheism
All of the
above
18Jesus
said that the two great commandments were which of the following?
Love God
with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself.
Love God
with all your heart and do not judge others.
Do not
murder and do not steal.
Be kind to
one another and forgive one another.
19Discipleship
is costly.
True
False
20The Holy Spirit helps people mature in their
faith.
True
False
21Who were Israel's first kings?
David,
Solomon, and Hezekiah
Saul,
David, and Solomon
David,
Solomon, and Rehoboam
Solomon,
Rehoboam, and Asa
22A unique
characteristic of Christianity in comparison with other religions is which of
the following?
Christianity
offers good advice for people who want to do good.
Christianity
offers good religious rituals that promote good health.
Christianity
offers good news of what God has done for us in giving his son to die for our
sins and the gift of salvation.
Christianity
offers humans comfort in times of trouble.
23God's
mission is characterized by:
Sending and
serving
Power and
position
Influence
and focus
Action and
ethics
24What is
the difference between general revelation and special revelation?
General
revelation is truth that applies to everyone, and special revelation is truth
that applies to a small, select group of people.
General
revelation is naturalistic, and special revelation is humanistic.
General
revelation focuses on what can be known through the senses, and special
revelation focuses on what can be discovered through ideals and reason.
General
revelation refers to what God reveals through nature, while special revelation
mainly refers to what God reveals through Scripture.
25According
to Romans 8:28-29, which of the following is not mentioned as God's purpose for
Christians?
That
ultimately all will work out for their good
That they
become more and more like Christ
That they
love him and seek his purpose
That they
be happy and wealthy
26You may
have found your purpose if:
You enjoy
your work whether the work is meaningful or not.
You make a
good living and can support yourself.
Your work
is meaningful whether you enjoy doing it or not.
Your work
is both meaningful and enjoyable.
You make
enough money to give to charity.
27According
to the teaching of Jesus in John 13:35, how are his followers to be recognized?
By their
strict obedience to Old Testament laws
By their
love for one another
By their
willingness to sacrifice everything
All of the
above
28Within
the context of Christianity, faith and belief involve:
Action and
behavior
Ideas and
dreams
Thoughts
and ideas
Trust
without reason and logic
29The
concept of the Trinity states that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one God
in three persons, coexisting for eternity in a relationship of love.
True
False
30Which of the following statements is true of
the theistic evolution view of the creation of the world?
This view
believes all life evolved as a result of unguided natural processes.
This view
is commonly held by atheists.
This view
believes all life evolved in a process guided and empowered by God.
This view
believes the earth is relatively young, about 6,000 years old.
