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2016 Class X Final Examination – Final Exam

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MALANKARA SYRIAN ORTHODOX

SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA

Final Exam Class X

November 13, 2016

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MALANKARA SYRIAN ORTHODOX SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

OF NORTH AMERICA

270 Whippany Rd Whippany, NJ 07981

SUNDAY SCHOOL FINAL EXAMINATION

There are 5 Sections to this Exam which are listed below with the number of questions in each as well as the points.

Section: Question Type: # of Questions: Points:

SECTION TOTAL:

A Multiple Choice 25 2 50

B Short Answer 5 4 20

C Eucharist Song 2 5 10

D Prayer 1 10 10

E Essay 1 10 10

TOTAL 100

Breakdown of Questions by Content # of Points

1 Old Testament 20 points

2 New Testament 20 points

3 True Faith & Social Topic 20 points

4 Song 10 points

5 Prayer 10 points

6 A Guide to the Holy Qurbono, published by H.E.

Yeldho Mor Titus, pages 7 – 69* 20 points

Total 100


Part A: Multiple Choices

PART A

MULTIPLE CHOICES: Please circle the option that best answers the question.

Question Type: # of Questions: Points: SECTION TOTAL:

Multiple Choice 25 2 50

Breakdown of Questions by Content # of Questions # of Points

Old Testament 8 16 New Testament 6 12 True Faith 3 6 Holy Qurbana Guide 8 16 Guide to the Holy Qurbana 1 3 Guide to Holy Qurbana 0 0

1) The Hebrew word ‘Kahane’ means: a) Elder b) Teacher c) Priest d) Servant e) Both B & C

2) I belonged to the tribe of Benjamin and was ordained as the first king of Israel by Samuel. I was able to instill

a sense of unity into the people and made Israel a powerful nation. Who am I? a) David b) Saul c) Joshua d) Solomon

3) During the Holy Qurbono, the prayers following the Gospel are known as

a) Thuyobo b) Pre-Anaphora c) Anaphora d) Lections

4) These components adapted into the service of Holy Matrimony with a distinct touch of the Hindu culture

a) Blessing of the crowns and Rings b) Minnu and Manthrakodi c) Procession and Bridal party d) Holding of hands

5) Which of the following are the fundamental characteristics (signs) of the church as mentioned in the Nicene

Creed? a) One b) Holy c) Catholic d) Apostolic e) All of the above



6) During this preparatory service, the celebrant prepares the bread and wine for Holy Qurbono a) Order of Melchizedek b) Order of Aaron c) Pre-Anaphora d) Both A & C e) Both A & B

7) This part of the Holy Qurbono which consists of a procession around the thronos, the Trisagion, the epistle

readings and the Gospel and intended for the new believers who are not baptized. a) Mass of Catechumens b) Pre Anaphora c) Thuyobo d) Both A & B

8) It is written that there was darkness between the 6th and 9th hours when our lord Jesus Christ was

crucified. What was the time of darkness based on the Jewish time? a) 1PM – 4PM b) 2PM – 5PM c) 12PM – 3PM d) 11AM – 2PM

9) These tradition are known as the……….; the teaching given to the Apostles by Jesus prior to His passion,

crucifixion and death a) Apostolic Tradition b) Divine Tradition c) Patristic Tradition d) Christological Tradition

10) Pharisees fasted for two days in a week. They are: a) Monday and Thursday b) Wednesday and Friday c) Saturday and Sunday d) Tuesday and Saturday

11) Acts of Apostles describe that on the day of the Pentecost, Holy Spirit came down in the form of:

a) Light ray b) Dove c) water d) tongues of fire

12) This prophet is known as the ‘weeping prophet’ because the expressed grief and sadness at the unrepentant

and stubborn nature of his people. a) Jeremiah b) Amos c) Zechariah d) Joshua



13) Festival of Purim is the celebration of: a) Remembering Mordecai and Esther saving the Jewish tribe b) Remembering Dedication of the temple by Judah Maccaabi in BC 165 c) The day of forgiveness of sins d) Remembering the giving of the 10 commandments e) None of the Above

14) Where did Jacob and his sons settle in Egypt when Joseph was the minister of the Pharaoh

a) Goshan b) Bethel Ai c) Canaan d) Sechem e) Bethlehem

15) The small spoon used to administer the Holy Qurbono from the chalice, represents the tongs which the

angel used in giving the glowing coal to the mouth of prophet Isaiah in his visions a) Kaukbo b) Tharvodo c) Gmurto d) Mshamshonitho

16) What are the sins against the Holy Spirit?

a) To test the Holy Spirit b) To lie to the Holy Spirit c) Say Evil things against the Holy Spirit d) All the Above e) None of the Above

17) When Jesus was crucified, the sun went down at midday. Who prophesied about this event?

a) Jeremiah b) Isaiah c) Amos d) Zechariah e) Micah

18) …………………. Is a long prayer reflecting on the fundamental tenants of our faith, and the greatness of the

divine Qurbono a) Promion b) Prayer of Institution c) Sedro d) Hoosoyo

19) The__________invaded Babylon in 538 BC which ended the empire of Babylon

a) Israelites b) Persians c) Assyrians d) Samaritans



20) According to Holy Scripture, which of the following was the Holy Spirit NOT compared to: a) Water that cleans the dirt b) Sand which is too numerous to count c) Fire which purifies and shines d) Powerful wind e) All of the Above f) None of the Above

21) This autobiographical book is written by King Solomon explaining the meaning human Existence suggesting

readers to enjoy simple things in life rather than running for riches for it is God commands everything. a) Proverbs b) Psalms c) Songs of Solomon d) Ecclesiastes e) Jonah

22) At the time of the Gospel reading the two lit candles on either side signifies:

a) Cherubim’s with faming swords b) Lord of the Words that becomes the light of the world c) St. Mary d) St. John the Baptist e) Both A & B f) Both C & D

23) How many chains are on the Censor? a) 3 b) 5 c) 4 d) 12

24) The Sermon on the Mount teaches all the following EXCEPT:

a) Who are the blessed b) Role of disciples c) Path towards purity d) Salvation and strong faith.

25) Miracles of Jesus was foretold by

a) Jeremiah b) Zechariah c) Micah d) Isaiah


PART B

SHORT ANSWER: Please answer each questions and answer in brief complete sentences. Please use the blank pages provided to answer the questions.


Short Answer 5 4 20

Breakdown of Questions by Content # of Questions # of Points

Old Testament 1 4 New Testament 2 8 True Faith & Social Topics 1 4 Holy Qurbana Guide 1 4 Guide to the Holy Qurbana 1 3 Guide to Holy Qurbana 0 0

26) List at least 4 of the seven laws of the holy church and briefly explain them.

Attend the Holy Qurbono on Sundays and other obligatory days

Observe the five Lents of the Church

Observe the Lent on Wednesdays and Fridays

Confess the sins before a canonical priest

Receive Holy Communion

Abstain from marital relationship on prescribed days

Pay offerings, tithes, and dues to the Church

27) Several names are given to Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Bible. Provide 4 of the 5 names by which Jesus is referred to in the Holy Bible, with the bible reference including the book and the chapter.

Immanuel (Matthew 1:21)

Savior (Luke 2:30-31)

Lamb (John 1:29)

Son of David (Isaiah 11:1)

Redeemer (Isaiah 59:20, 1Cor. 1:30, Isaiah 59:20)

28) What is the main theme of the book of Jonah?

The main theme of the book of “Jonah” is universality of God’s love and mercy. It extends both to Jews and gentiles alike. Prophet Jonah unwillingly accepts God’s command to preach His mercy and forgiveness to the people of a foreign nation, Nineveh, through prayers, repentance and fasting which is practiced even today in our Syrian orthodox tradition, as the „Nineveh Lent‟.

29) “The time is coming when I will make the sun go down at midday and the earth grow dark during the day”, who prophesied this and about what?

In Amos 8:9 it is prophesied that when Jesus Christ is crucified the sun will go down at midday. “The time is coming when I will make the sun go down at midday and the earth grow dark during the day.”


30) What are some of the primary reasons for teens to tread the path of self – destruction?

The desire for freedom

The feeling that you are in charge and that you know better than all those who advise you otherwise (parents, spiritual mentors, etc).

The total disbelief of the adverse consequences of addiction. “I have a lot of self control, I can give it up any time.”

Seeking attention, comfort, or the pursuit of a utopian sense of well being

Wanting to fit in, look “cool”, feel high

PART C

Eucharist Song: You may write it in English, Manglish, or Malayalam


Song 2 5 10

31. Please complete the following Eucharist song:

High Priest and priest-and deacons too… (Melpattakkar-Pattakkarodu semmasanmar…)

32. Please complete the following Eucharist song:

Seraphim of fiery line, Saw Isaiah in the Shrine… (Srappikalekandesshaya…)

PART D

PRAYERS: Write the following prayer below, you may write it in English, Manglish or Malayalam.


Prayer 1 10 10

33. Write the prayer below:

Psalms from the daily prayers: 51

PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR THE SONGS & PRAYER


PART E

ESSAYS: Write an essay on the topic below. Points will be awarded based on the facts from the book as well for proper introduction, body and conclusion.

ESSAY OUTLINE: Students must answer the essay question in the prescribed format. o Introduction: Thesis statement/Key point of what will be covered in the essay o Body: (content) o Conclusion: Summarize and wrap up thoughts

34. Explain: The Importance of the Apostolic Tradition and what is the danger behind the idea of the Sola

Scriptura?

Some Points which students should have addressed in the essay

Apostolic tradition is the teachings of Christ which was orally communicated to the Apostles then in

turn these teachings and practices of Apostles to their successors over the course of time and history

have been transmitted from generation to generation for the preservation of the Holy Church.

Apostolic tradition includes the teachings of the Apostles, their laws and the messages they handed

down to their disciples and their immediate successors orally.

It also includes constitutions of faith, the Church Sacraments, enacted laws and liturgies which are

derived from Christ and established by the Apostles.

The Holy Gospel is a testimony to what the disciples of the Lord Jesus have seen and heard from Him.

What was therefore written down in the Gospel was exactly what had been first preached verbally by

the disciples.

inspired by the Holy Spirit

Sola Scriptura translates, “By scripture alone”. According to this belief, the Bible contains all knowledge

necessary for salvation and holiness, nothing else should be used or supplemented with it. Our Church,

along with most of the Apostolic churches, does not agree with this theory and more over we are

opposing the danger of this type of practice and teaching.

The Holy Church does not in any means degrade the importance, dignity or holiness of the Holy Bible. It

is important as Syriac Orthodox Christians to understand that the Bible is a compilation of books

decided upon by the Council of Carthage (AD 397). Furthermore the Holy Bible was assembled only

after the composing of the Nicene Creed (AD325). These historical events are evidence that the Holy

Church was not established on the basis of Bible but later the Church introduced the Bible for its own


Essay 1 10 10


purpose, practices, and teaching.

The advocates of sola scriptura believe that the scripture is complete and they are not accepting any

other areas for salvation.

Often Scripture passages are often quoted to mislead the faithful to oppose traditions

No one can receive the Gospel, yet reject tradition so long as the Gospel is considered as part of

tradition. Both the Gospel and tradition form one entity and neither one can be dispensed with as each

one completes the other. The Syriac Orthodox Church is truly apostolic and the Bible or Scripture is the

essential part of its rich tradition.

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