BHIS 340 FINAL EXAM DILES WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
Thomas Aquinas. Correct answer-First doctor of the church.
Dominican monk.
Attempted to reconcile Aristotle with theology. Formulated cosmological argument for existence of
God.
Instigated basic doctrine of the sacraments
What was Aquinas' greatest literary work? Correct answer-Summa Theologiae.
What was the philosophical difference between substance and accidents, according to Aquinas?
Correct answer-Substance- what really is.
Accidents- outwardly perceived qualities.
To what doctrine did Aquinas give the classical formulation? Correct answer-Doctrine of Purgatory.
By medieval times, how had the church changed from the original NT times?
a. in organization?
b. in doctrine?
c. in worship?
d. in life? Correct answer-A. Organization- Monepiscopacy became hierarchy; became papacy.
Clergy/laity distinction. System of sacraments and indulgences. Church was competing for political
power.
B. Doctrine- Doctrine of Trinity. Head of church is the Pope, not Christ. Predestination and original sin
generally accepted. Baptism by sprinkling or pouring. Infant baptism accepted. Purgatory and
intercession of saints. Just and holy wars.
C. Worship- Images and statues. Instrumental music. Less laity participation. Priestly vestments.
Lord's Supper taken less often, now called Mass.
D. Life- No longer aliens or strangers in foreign land. Lost missionary zeal. Ethical demands of gospel
only regulated to chosen few. Ritual > morality. Indulgences.
Who was Peter Valdes (Waldo) and who were the Waldensians? Correct answer-Peter Valdes was
the founder of the Waldensian movement. They were determined to obey God over man. Went out
preaching in groups of 2. Knew scripture better than the priests. Took care of the sick and needy.
Went underground after severe persecution; emerged for reformation. Call themselves the first
Protestants; still survive today.
Who was the English reformer who rejected many of the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church and
advocated Scripture was the highest authority? Correct answer-John Wyclif.
From whom did Wycliff believe men received their positions? Correct answer-God.
What happened to Wyclif's body over 40 years after his death? Correct answer-His body was dug
up, remains burned, and ashes thrown into the Swift River.
In what did Wyclif see the ideal church? Correct answer-The New Testament church
, Who were the Lollards? Correct answer-Followers of Wyclif.
Who wrote that the "highest service to which man may attain on earth is to preach the law of God"?
Correct answer-John Wyclif.
Who was the morning star of the reformation? Correct answer-John Wyclif.
What was the Babylonian Captivity of the Papacy? Correct answer-Clement V moved the seat of
the papacy from Rome to Avignon; remained there for 70 years
What was Conciliarism and who were its leading advocates? Correct answer-Papal authority
subjected to authority of a General Council.
Pierre d'Ailly
Jean do Gerson
What were the 3 major councils during the era of conciliarism and what were the results of each?
Correct answer-1. Pisa: deposed 2 popes, elected 3rd
2. Constance: deposed 2 popes, 3rd resigned, ended schism
3. Basel: elected unrecognized pope, end of conciliarism
Which Pope finally ended Conciliarism for all practical purposes? Correct answer-Pope Julius II at
the Fifth Lateran Council (1512-17).
What was the great failing of Conciliarism? Correct answer-The Council of Basel elected an
antipope to rival the Roman pope, which caused most supporters to abandon conciliarism.
What new force entered the scene for reform? Correct answer-Bohemian/Czech/Hussite reforms.
Who was the great Czech/Bohemian reformer of the the 15th century who was burned at the
Council of Constance in 1415? Correct answer-Jan Hus.
Who was the emperor that promised this reformer safe conduct and then retracted it? Correct
answer-Sigismund.
Various Czech reformers believed the church should be reformed/restored based on a return to
what? Correct answer-A return to the original church
Charles IV. Correct answer-Holy Roman Emperor who moved capital city to Prague. Improved roads
and bridges. Expanded city, built more universities, numerous cathedrals. Improved power and
prestige of Prague; reign called "Golden Age of Czech People."
Vaclav IV. Correct answer-Oldest of Charles IV's sons. Very incompetent and unable ruler. Drunk,
glutton, womanizer, and cared more about his own agenda rather than of Bohemia. Protestant
reforms began during his reign.
John Hus. Correct answer-Became preacher of Bethlehem Church in Prague. Began calling for
reform, especially among clergy. Professor at Prague University.
Supported John Wycliff's teachings.
VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
Thomas Aquinas. Correct answer-First doctor of the church.
Dominican monk.
Attempted to reconcile Aristotle with theology. Formulated cosmological argument for existence of
God.
Instigated basic doctrine of the sacraments
What was Aquinas' greatest literary work? Correct answer-Summa Theologiae.
What was the philosophical difference between substance and accidents, according to Aquinas?
Correct answer-Substance- what really is.
Accidents- outwardly perceived qualities.
To what doctrine did Aquinas give the classical formulation? Correct answer-Doctrine of Purgatory.
By medieval times, how had the church changed from the original NT times?
a. in organization?
b. in doctrine?
c. in worship?
d. in life? Correct answer-A. Organization- Monepiscopacy became hierarchy; became papacy.
Clergy/laity distinction. System of sacraments and indulgences. Church was competing for political
power.
B. Doctrine- Doctrine of Trinity. Head of church is the Pope, not Christ. Predestination and original sin
generally accepted. Baptism by sprinkling or pouring. Infant baptism accepted. Purgatory and
intercession of saints. Just and holy wars.
C. Worship- Images and statues. Instrumental music. Less laity participation. Priestly vestments.
Lord's Supper taken less often, now called Mass.
D. Life- No longer aliens or strangers in foreign land. Lost missionary zeal. Ethical demands of gospel
only regulated to chosen few. Ritual > morality. Indulgences.
Who was Peter Valdes (Waldo) and who were the Waldensians? Correct answer-Peter Valdes was
the founder of the Waldensian movement. They were determined to obey God over man. Went out
preaching in groups of 2. Knew scripture better than the priests. Took care of the sick and needy.
Went underground after severe persecution; emerged for reformation. Call themselves the first
Protestants; still survive today.
Who was the English reformer who rejected many of the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church and
advocated Scripture was the highest authority? Correct answer-John Wyclif.
From whom did Wycliff believe men received their positions? Correct answer-God.
What happened to Wyclif's body over 40 years after his death? Correct answer-His body was dug
up, remains burned, and ashes thrown into the Swift River.
In what did Wyclif see the ideal church? Correct answer-The New Testament church
, Who were the Lollards? Correct answer-Followers of Wyclif.
Who wrote that the "highest service to which man may attain on earth is to preach the law of God"?
Correct answer-John Wyclif.
Who was the morning star of the reformation? Correct answer-John Wyclif.
What was the Babylonian Captivity of the Papacy? Correct answer-Clement V moved the seat of
the papacy from Rome to Avignon; remained there for 70 years
What was Conciliarism and who were its leading advocates? Correct answer-Papal authority
subjected to authority of a General Council.
Pierre d'Ailly
Jean do Gerson
What were the 3 major councils during the era of conciliarism and what were the results of each?
Correct answer-1. Pisa: deposed 2 popes, elected 3rd
2. Constance: deposed 2 popes, 3rd resigned, ended schism
3. Basel: elected unrecognized pope, end of conciliarism
Which Pope finally ended Conciliarism for all practical purposes? Correct answer-Pope Julius II at
the Fifth Lateran Council (1512-17).
What was the great failing of Conciliarism? Correct answer-The Council of Basel elected an
antipope to rival the Roman pope, which caused most supporters to abandon conciliarism.
What new force entered the scene for reform? Correct answer-Bohemian/Czech/Hussite reforms.
Who was the great Czech/Bohemian reformer of the the 15th century who was burned at the
Council of Constance in 1415? Correct answer-Jan Hus.
Who was the emperor that promised this reformer safe conduct and then retracted it? Correct
answer-Sigismund.
Various Czech reformers believed the church should be reformed/restored based on a return to
what? Correct answer-A return to the original church
Charles IV. Correct answer-Holy Roman Emperor who moved capital city to Prague. Improved roads
and bridges. Expanded city, built more universities, numerous cathedrals. Improved power and
prestige of Prague; reign called "Golden Age of Czech People."
Vaclav IV. Correct answer-Oldest of Charles IV's sons. Very incompetent and unable ruler. Drunk,
glutton, womanizer, and cared more about his own agenda rather than of Bohemia. Protestant
reforms began during his reign.
John Hus. Correct answer-Became preacher of Bethlehem Church in Prague. Began calling for
reform, especially among clergy. Professor at Prague University.
Supported John Wycliff's teachings.
