History of Mission and Evangelism: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Who is known as the "father of missions" for their significant role in expanding Christianity beyond the Jewish community?

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Apostle Paul

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Apostle Peter

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Emperor Constantine

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Missionary David Livingstone

Question 2

Which prominent early Christian figure was instrumental in spreading the Christian faith to the Gentile world?

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Paul

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Peter

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Augustine of Hippo

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Francis of Assisi

Question 3

What primary factor motivated European exploration and colonization in the 15th and 16th centuries?

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Economic advancement

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Propagation of Christianity

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Scientific exploration

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Military expansion

Question 4

Which of the following characteristics did NOT emerge as a result of the Protestant Reformation and influence mission and evangelism?

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Establishment of a centralized ecclesiastical authority

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Emphasis on personal faith

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Translation of the Bible into common languages

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Missionary zeal

Question 5

According to the traditional evangelical viewpoint, what is the primary objective of evangelism?

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Conversion of individuals to Christianity

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Social transformation

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Cultural revitalization

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Political activism

Question 6

What is the church's primary responsibility in relation to mission and evangelism?

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Proclaiming the gospel

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Providing social services

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Engaging in political advocacy

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Preserving ecclesiastical structures

Question 7

When is the widely accepted beginning of modern missions considered to be?

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The publication of William Carey's 'An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians'

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The arrival of the Jesuits in Japan

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The establishment of the Basel Mission Society

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The foundation of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel

Question 8

Who is commonly referred to as the 'Father of the Church of England Missions'?

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Henry Venn

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Archbishop William Temple

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David Livingstone

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William Wilberforce

Question 9

What concept emerged as a result of the Edinburgh Mission Conference in 1910?

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The ecumenical movement

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The social gospel

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The indigenous church movement

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The Pentecostal movement

Question 10

Which factor is considered to have played a key role in the rise of Pentecostalism in the early 20th century?

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The influence of the Azusa Street Revival

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The writings of John Wesley

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The spread of Pentecostalism through missionaries

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The ecumenical movement

Question 11

What was the main reason Christian missionaries came to Africa during the colonial era?

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To convert people to Christianity

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To expand their political power

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To make money

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To improve social conditions

Question 12

In the book of Acts, which journey is widely regarded as the first major missionary outreach?

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The missionary journey undertaken by Paul and Barnabas

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The missionary journey of James and John

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The missionary journey of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch

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The missionary journey of Peter and John

Question 13

Who is considered the 'Father of Modern Missions'?

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William Carey

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Hudson Taylor

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David Livingstone

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Adoniram Judson

Question 14

Which defining characteristic sets the Lausanne Movement apart?

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Its emphasis on both evangelism and social action

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An exclusive focus on social action

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An orientation towards church planting

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An exclusive focus on evangelism

Question 15

According to the Great Commission, what is the primary objective of evangelism?

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Disciple-making

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Baptizing new believers

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Converting people to Christianity

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Establishing new churches

Question 16

Which evangelistic method involves sharing the gospel message through in-person conversations?

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Personal witnessing

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Media evangelism

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Mass evangelism

Question 17

What is the Holy Spirit's primary role in the context of evangelism?

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To convict individuals of their sin and draw them towards Christ

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To manifest miraculous signs and wonders

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To safeguard evangelists from harm

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To bestow eloquence upon evangelists

Question 18

How does the concept of 'inculturation' relate to the fields of mission and evangelism?

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It refers to the adaptation of the gospel message to different cultural contexts

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Establishing indigenous churches

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Translating the Bible into indigenous languages

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Sending missionaries from diverse cultures

Question 19

Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of Modern Missions', known for his pioneering work in India?

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William Carey

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John Wesley

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David Livingstone

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Hudson Taylor

Question 20

Which 19th-century movement emphasized social justice and reform as essential aspects of Christian mission?

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The Social Gospel

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The Keswick Convention

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The Evangelical Revival

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The Pentecostal Movement

Question 21

Which approach to mission emphasizes the importance of adapting Christian message and practices to different cultural contexts?

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Missiology

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Theology

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Apologetics

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Ecumenism

Question 22

Which of the following was NOT a primary goal of Protestant Reformation missionaries?

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To spread Catholicism

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To establish new churches independent of Rome

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To translate the Bible into vernacular languages

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To challenge papal authority

Question 23

What term describes the theological perspective that God's plan for salvation includes people of all faiths, although they may not explicitly be Christian?

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Inclusivism

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Syncretism

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Exclusivism

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Pluralism

Question 24

Which of these is considered a best practice in cross-cultural evangelism?

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Respecting local customs and beliefs

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Imposing Western values on others

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Using only one method of evangelism

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Focusing solely on the negative aspects of other religions

Question 25

What is the primary role of the Holy Spirit in mission?

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To empower and guide believers in sharing the gospel

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To choose who will be saved

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To judge those who reject the gospel

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To bring about miracles and wonders

Question 26

What is the ultimate goal of mission and evangelism, according to Christian tradition?

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To glorify God and make disciples of all nations

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To solve all the world's problems

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To convert as many people as possible

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To establish a Christian empire