The State and The Church

Q. What was the theory of Sacrament?

1. Symbols related to the Church had a sacred power.
2. Symbols related to the Church could be used for magic.
3. Symbols related to the Church did not have a sacred power.
4. Symbols related to the Church could not be touched.

Q. Hans is the royal chef of King Phillipe. George serves in the King's army as his commander. Both Hans and George retired on 3rd August, 1276. Who was more likely to get gifted land in return for their services?

1. George
2. Phillipe
3. Hans and George
4. Hans

Q. Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
The prisoner made an abortive attempt to escape from the jail.

1. courageous
2. futile
3. illegal
4. furtive

Q. Which of the following is a correct hierarchy?

1. Pope > Cardinals > Bishops > Abbots
2. Pope > Bishops > Cardinals > Abbots
3. Pope > Cardinals > Abbots > Bishops
4. Cardinals > Pope > Bishops > Abbots

Q. Sort the following in the highest to the lowest order of hierarchy in the Clergy during the middle ages.

1. The Pope
2. Cardinals
3. Bishops
4. Abbots

Q. Find the antonym of PROCLAIM.

1. Denounce
2. Pretend
3. Willing
4. Conceal

Q. The story ends with the sentence “Swaminathan felt at perfect peace with the world.” – Why did he feel at perfect peace with the world?

Q. Which of the following were the punitive measures taken by the Clergy?

1. Excommunication
2. Interdict
3. Sacrament
4. Priesthood

Q. Who was the head of the Clergy?

1. The Pope
2. The Cardinal
3. The Bishop
4. The Abbot

Q. Sort the following from least to highest as per the feudal system.

1. Peasants
2. Knights
3. Barons
4. Dukes
5. Kings