Evangelii Nuntiandi (December 8, 1975) | Paul VI: 40% weightage 1. What is the ultimate purpose of evangelization? A. To increase Church membership B. To establish the Kingdom of God C. To promote cultural unity D. To gain political power Answer: B. To establish the Kingdom of God (EN 14) 2. According to Evangeli Nuntiandi, who is the primary agent of evangelization? A. The Pope B. The clergy C. The Holy Spirit D. Missionary organizations Answer: C. The Holy Spirit (EN 75) 3. Evangelization is described as bringing the Gospel into... A. Political systems B. Social services C. Every human situation D. Scientific communities Answer: C. Every human situation (EN 18) 4. What does Evangeli Nuntiandi say about the relationship between evangelization and culture? A. Culture must be rejected B. Evangelization enriches and purifies culture C. Culture should dominate evangelization D. Evangelization is separate from culture Answer: B. Evangelization enriches and purifies culture (EN 20) 5. The Church’s evangelizing mission originates from... A. Vatican II B. Christ’s command to His disciples C. Papal authority D. Modern societal needs Answer: B. Christ’s command to His disciples (EN 5) 6. What is the foundation of evangelization? A. Scripture and Tradition B. Social justice C. Cultural preservation D. Technological innovation Answer: A. Scripture and Tradition (EN 15) 7. Evangelization involves proclaiming the... A. Laws of the Church B. Teachings of the Apostles C. Good News of salvation D. Economic benefits of faith Answer: C. Good News of salvation (EN 10) 8. According to Evangeli Nuntiandi, evangelization should be motivated by... A. Duty B. Personal ambition C. Love for Christ and others D. Fear of punishment Answer: C. Love for Christ and others (EN 24) 9. Evangelization must be directed toward... A. Educated elites B. Clergy members C. All people D. Political leaders Answer: C. All people (EN 53) 10. What is the first means of evangelization mentioned? A. Catechesis B. Preaching C. Witness of life D. Baptism Answer: C. Witness of life (EN 41) 11. The Church exists to... A. Defend its traditions B. Evangelize C. Dominate the world D. Promote cultural assimilation Answer: B. Evangelize (EN 14) 12. Evangelization must avoid being... A. Scriptural B. Contextual C. Superficial or partial D. Culturally sensitive Answer: C. Superficial or partial (EN 29) 13. Evangelization requires... A. Financial resources B. Prayer and sacrifice C. Political backing D. Media dominance Answer: B. Prayer and sacrifice (EN 75) 14. The effectiveness of evangelization depends on... A. Communication skills B. Holiness of the evangelizer C. Wealth and resources D. Political influence Answer: B. Holiness of the evangelizer (EN 76) 15. Evangelization must lead to... A. Social reforms B. Institutional growth C. Conversion of hearts D. Economic development Answer: C. Conversion of hearts (EN 23) 16. Which of the following is a major challenge to evangelization? A. Indifference to religion B. Media innovations C. Increased global travel D. Advances in science Answer: A. Indifference to religion (EN 55) 17. The proclamation of the Gospel must be... A. Complex and theoretical B. Simple and accessible C. Culturally uniform D. Politically correct Answer: B. Simple and accessible (EN 43) 18. Evangelization must be open to... A. Collaboration with others B. Criticism from the world C. Strict traditions D. Political alliances Answer: A. Collaboration with others (EN 77) 19. A Christian community is authentic when it is... A. Focused on social services B. Faithful to the Word of God C. Wealthy and influential D. Politically powerful Answer: B. Faithful to the Word of God (EN 58) 20. Evangelization is incomplete without... A. Preaching B. Establishing justice C. Sacraments D. The witness of a community Answer: D. The witness of a community (EN 69) 21. True evangelization is... A. An occasional activity B. Continuous and dynamic C. Restricted to holy seasons D. A passive attitude Answer: B. Continuous and dynamic (EN 24) 22. Which is a sign of the Holy Spirit’s presence in evangelization? A. Rapid conversions B. Lasting transformation C. Increased donations D. Political recognition Answer: B. Lasting transformation (EN 75) 23. Evangelization must address... A. Only spiritual needs B. Human dignity and rights C. Institutional maintenance D. Strict cultural traditions Answer: B. Human dignity and rights (EN 38) 24. Evangelization finds its foundation in... A. Human philosophy B. Tradition alone C. The mission of Christ D. Economic realities Answer: C. The mission of Christ (EN 5) 25. Evangelization cannot succeed without... A. A clear message B. Political support C. Technological advances D. Academic rigor Answer: A. A clear message (EN 63) 26. Evangelization and human development are... A. Mutually exclusive B. Interconnected C. Opposed D. Separate activities Answer: B. Interconnected (EN 31) 27. Evangelization includes dialogue with... A. Political leaders B. Other religions C. Scientific communities D. Media experts Answer: B. Other religions (EN 53) 28. Evangelization must inspire... A. Passive acceptance B. Courageous action C. Fear and submission D. Resignation to fate Answer: B. Courageous action (EN 80) 29. Evangelization and catechesis are... A. The same thing B. Complementary C. Unrelated D. Mutually exclusive Answer: B. Complementary (EN 44) 30. Evangelization must include an appeal to... A. Emotions B. Intellectual understanding C. Faith and reason D. Wealthy benefactors Answer: C. Faith and reason (EN 63) 31. The primary goal of evangelization is... A. Conversions B. Establishing communities C. Encountering Christ D. Social activism Answer: C. Encountering Christ (EN 18) 32. Who has the responsibility for evangelization? A. Priests B. Bishops C. All baptized Christians D. Religious orders Answer: C. All baptized Christians (EN 70) 33. The Church is a community of... A. Scholars B. Believers in Christ C. Missionaries D. Political activists Answer: B. Believers in Christ (EN 60) 34. True freedom comes through... A. Political liberation B. Cultural assimilation C. Encounter with the Gospel D. Scientific achievements Answer: C. Encounter with the Gospel (EN 37) 35. Evangelization must avoid being... A. Joyful B. Superficial C. Culturally adaptable D. Inclusive Answer: B. Superficial (EN 29) 36. The proclamation of the Word should lead to... A. Personal conversion B. Institutional growth C. Economic prosperity D. Political influence Answer: A. Personal conversion (EN 23) 37. Evangelization requires... A. Academic training B. A personal encounter with Christ C. Financial resources D. Public recognition Answer: B. A personal encounter with Christ (EN 24) 38. Which is a mark of an evangelizing Church? A. Wealth B. Joy C. Power D. Uniformity Answer: B. Joy (EN 80) 39. Evangelization must result in... A. Social change B. Increased Church membership C. A transformed world D. Uniformity of beliefs Answer: C. A transformed world (EN 18) 40. The Church’s mission involves... A. Dominance B. Service C. Criticism D. Isolation Answer: B. Service (EN 14) 41. Evangelization begins with... A. Conversion of the evangelizer B. Establishing institutions C. Collecting funds D. Political campaigning Answer: A. Conversion of the evangelizer (EN 41) 42. Evangelization must involve... A. Exclusivity B. Inclusivity C. Competition D. Secrecy Answer: B. Inclusivity (EN 58) 43. Who models the evangelizer's life? A. St. Peter B. Jesus Christ C. The Apostles D. The prophets Answer: B. Jesus Christ (EN 6) 44. Evangelization without charity is... A. Effective B. Incomplete C. Perfect D. Unnecessary Answer: B. Incomplete (EN 41) 45. Evangelization must lead people to... A. Political change B. Personal transformation C. Cultural assimilation D. Financial independence Answer: B. Personal transformation (EN 24) 46. Evangelization involves proclaiming... A. Doctrines B. A Person: Jesus Christ C. Philosophies D. Cultural norms Answer: B. A Person: Jesus Christ (EN 22) 47. Evangelization and ecumenism are... A. Contradictory B. Complementary C. Separate D. Incompatible Answer: B. Complementary (EN 77) 48. True evangelization must be rooted in... A. Tradition B. Innovation C. Authentic Christian living D. Technology Answer: C. Authentic Christian living (EN 76) 49. The Church evangelizes through... A. Its social teachings B. Its very existence C. Its financial resources D. Its political alliances Answer: B. Its very existence (EN 15) 50. Evangelization is an expression of the Church’s... A. Institutional authority B. Love for humanity C. Political goals D. Desire for unity Answer: B. Love for humanity (EN 5)
Syro Malabar Mission Quest Dec 14, 2024: Sample questions and answers
Evangelii Nuntiandi (December 8, 1975) | Paul VI: 40% weightage
1. What is the ultimate purpose of evangelization?
A. To increase Church membership
B. To establish the Kingdom of God
C. To promote cultural unity
D. To gain political power
Answer: B. To establish the Kingdom of God (EN 14)
2. According to Evangeli Nuntiandi, who is the primary agent of evangelization?
A. The Pope
B. The clergy
C. The Holy Spirit
D. Missionary organizations
Answer: C. The Holy Spirit (EN 75)
3. Evangelization is described as bringing the Gospel into...
A. Political systems
B. Social services
C. Every human situation
D. Scientific communities
Answer: C. Every human situation (EN 18)
4. What does Evangeli Nuntiandi say about the relationship between evangelization and culture?
A. Culture must be rejected
B. Evangelization enriches and purifies culture
C. Culture should dominate evangelization
D. Evangelization is separate from culture
Answer: B. Evangelization enriches and purifies culture (EN 20)
5. The Church’s evangelizing mission originates from...
A. Vatican II
B. Christ’s command to His disciples
C. Papal authority
D. Modern societal needs
Answer: B. Christ’s command to His disciples (EN 5)
6. What is the foundation of evangelization?
A. Scripture and Tradition
B. Social justice
C. Cultural preservation
D. Technological innovation
Answer: A. Scripture and Tradition (EN 15)
7. Evangelization involves proclaiming the...
A. Laws of the Church
B. Teachings of the Apostles
C. Good News of salvation
D. Economic benefits of faith
Answer: C. Good News of salvation (EN 10)
8. According to Evangeli Nuntiandi, evangelization should be motivated by...
A. Duty
B. Personal ambition
C. Love for Christ and others
D. Fear of punishment
Answer: C. Love for Christ and others (EN 24)
9. Evangelization must be directed toward...
A. Educated elites
B. Clergy members
C. All people
D. Political leaders
Answer: C. All people (EN 53)
10. What is the first means of evangelization mentioned?
A. Catechesis
B. Preaching
C. Witness of life
D. Baptism
Answer: C. Witness of life (EN 41)
11. The Church exists to...
A. Defend its traditions
B. Evangelize
C. Dominate the world
D. Promote cultural assimilation
Answer: B. Evangelize (EN 14)
12. Evangelization must avoid being...
A. Scriptural
B. Contextual
C. Superficial or partial
D. Culturally sensitive
Answer: C. Superficial or partial (EN 29)
13. Evangelization requires...
A. Financial resources
B. Prayer and sacrifice
C. Political backing
D. Media dominance
Answer: B. Prayer and sacrifice (EN 75)
14. The effectiveness of evangelization depends on...
A. Communication skills
B. Holiness of the evangelizer
C. Wealth and resources
D. Political influence
Answer: B. Holiness of the evangelizer (EN 76)
15. Evangelization must lead to...
A. Social reforms
B. Institutional growth
C. Conversion of hearts
D. Economic development
Answer: C. Conversion of hearts (EN 23)
16. Which of the following is a major challenge to evangelization?
A. Indifference to religion
B. Media innovations
C. Increased global travel
D. Advances in science
Answer: A. Indifference to religion (EN 55)
17. The proclamation of the Gospel must be...
A. Complex and theoretical
B. Simple and accessible
C. Culturally uniform
D. Politically correct
Answer: B. Simple and accessible (EN 43)
18. Evangelization must be open to...
A. Collaboration with others
B. Criticism from the world
C. Strict traditions
D. Political alliances
Answer: A. Collaboration with others (EN 77)
19. A Christian community is authentic when it is...
A. Focused on social services
B. Faithful to the Word of God
C. Wealthy and influential
D. Politically powerful
Answer: B. Faithful to the Word of God (EN 58)
20. Evangelization is incomplete without...
A. Preaching
B. Establishing justice
C. Sacraments
D. The witness of a community
Answer: D. The witness of a community (EN 69)
21. True evangelization is...
A. An occasional activity
B. Continuous and dynamic
C. Restricted to holy seasons
D. A passive attitude
Answer: B. Continuous and dynamic (EN 24)
22. Which is a sign of the Holy Spirit’s presence in evangelization?
A. Rapid conversions
B. Lasting transformation
C. Increased donations
D. Political recognition
Answer: B. Lasting transformation (EN 75)
23. Evangelization must address...
A. Only spiritual needs
B. Human dignity and rights
C. Institutional maintenance
D. Strict cultural traditions
Answer: B. Human dignity and rights (EN 38)
24. Evangelization finds its foundation in...
A. Human philosophy
B. Tradition alone
C. The mission of Christ
D. Economic realities
Answer: C. The mission of Christ (EN 5)
25. Evangelization cannot succeed without...
A. A clear message
B. Political support
C. Technological advances
D. Academic rigor
Answer: A. A clear message (EN 63)
26. Evangelization and human development are...
A. Mutually exclusive
B. Interconnected
C. Opposed
D. Separate activities
Answer: B. Interconnected (EN 31)
27. Evangelization includes dialogue with...
A. Political leaders
B. Other religions
C. Scientific communities
D. Media experts
Answer: B. Other religions (EN 53)
28. Evangelization must inspire...
A. Passive acceptance
B. Courageous action
C. Fear and submission
D. Resignation to fate
Answer: B. Courageous action (EN 80)
29. Evangelization and catechesis are...
A. The same thing
B. Complementary
C. Unrelated
D. Mutually exclusive
Answer: B. Complementary (EN 44)
30. Evangelization must include an appeal to...
A. Emotions
B. Intellectual understanding
C. Faith and reason
D. Wealthy benefactors
Answer: C. Faith and reason (EN 63)
31. The primary goal of evangelization is...
A. Conversions
B. Establishing communities
C. Encountering Christ
D. Social activism
Answer: C. Encountering Christ (EN 18)
32. Who has the responsibility for evangelization?
A. Priests
B. Bishops
C. All baptized Christians
D. Religious orders
Answer: C. All baptized Christians (EN 70)
33. The Church is a community of...
A. Scholars
B. Believers in Christ
C. Missionaries
D. Political activists
Answer: B. Believers in Christ (EN 60)
34. True freedom comes through...
A. Political liberation
B. Cultural assimilation
C. Encounter with the Gospel
D. Scientific achievements
Answer: C. Encounter with the Gospel (EN 37)
35. Evangelization must avoid being...
A. Joyful
B. Superficial
C. Culturally adaptable
D. Inclusive
Answer: B. Superficial (EN 29)
36. The proclamation of the Word should lead to...
A. Personal conversion
B. Institutional growth
C. Economic prosperity
D. Political influence
Answer: A. Personal conversion (EN 23)
37. Evangelization requires...
A. Academic training
B. A personal encounter with Christ
C. Financial resources
D. Public recognition
Answer: B. A personal encounter with Christ (EN 24)
38. Which is a mark of an evangelizing Church?
A. Wealth
B. Joy
C. Power
D. Uniformity
Answer: B. Joy (EN 80)
39. Evangelization must result in...
A. Social change
B. Increased Church membership
C. A transformed world
D. Uniformity of beliefs
Answer: C. A transformed world (EN 18)
40. The Church’s mission involves...
A. Dominance
B. Service
C. Criticism
D. Isolation
Answer: B. Service (EN 14)
41. Evangelization begins with...
A. Conversion of the evangelizer
B. Establishing institutions
C. Collecting funds
D. Political campaigning
Answer: A. Conversion of the evangelizer (EN 41)
42. Evangelization must involve...
A. Exclusivity
B. Inclusivity
C. Competition
D. Secrecy
Answer: B. Inclusivity (EN 58)
43. Who models the evangelizer's life?
A. St. Peter
B. Jesus Christ
C. The Apostles
D. The prophets
Answer: B. Jesus Christ (EN 6)
44. Evangelization without charity is...
A. Effective
B. Incomplete
C. Perfect
D. Unnecessary
Answer: B. Incomplete (EN 41)
45. Evangelization must lead people to...
A. Political change
B. Personal transformation
C. Cultural assimilation
D. Financial independence
Answer: B. Personal transformation (EN 24)
46. Evangelization involves proclaiming...
A. Doctrines
B. A Person: Jesus Christ
C. Philosophies
D. Cultural norms
Answer: B. A Person: Jesus Christ (EN 22)
47. Evangelization and ecumenism are...
A. Contradictory
B. Complementary
C. Separate
D. Incompatible
Answer: B. Complementary (EN 77)
48. True evangelization must be rooted in...
A. Tradition
B. Innovation
C. Authentic Christian living
D. Technology
Answer: C. Authentic Christian living (EN 76)
49. The Church evangelizes through...
A. Its social teachings
B. Its very existence
C. Its financial resources
D. Its political alliances
Answer: B. Its very existence (EN 15)
50. Evangelization is an expression of the Church’s...
A. Institutional authority
B. Love for humanity
C. Political goals
D. Desire for unity
Answer: B. Love for humanity (EN 5)