Question 1

Why did Hildegard need to emphasize that the messages she received were from God?&#10;A) Because she was female&#10;B) Because she was uneducated&#10;C) Because she was not a prophet&#10;D) Because she also had satanic visions

Accepted Answer

In Hildegard's time, it was uncommon for women to have such leadership roles and to receive messages from God. Therefore, she needed to emphasize the divine origin of her visions to gain credibility and be taken seriously.

Question 2

Which best describes Hildegaard's aim in her teaching?&#10;A) To provide the best conditions in which the spiritual lives of her disciples could grow&#10;B) To give clear explanations of the truths of the faith&#10;C) To make sure that her disciples adhered to a strict code of morality&#10;D) To support the work of the established church

Accepted Answer

Throughout her teachings, Hildegaard emphasized the importance of spiritual growth, encouraging her disciples to seek God through contemplative practices and to live a life of holiness. She believed that a close relationship with God was necessary for true fulfillment and that her role as a teacher was to provide the necessary guidance and support for her disciples to achieve this aim.

Question 3

Who was the first female to publish work in English?&#10;A) Julian&#10;B) Hildegard&#10;C) Catherine&#10;D) Teresa

Accepted Answer

Julian of Norwich was the first woman to publish a book in English titled "Revelations of Divine Love" in 1395.

Question 4

Who emphasized the concept of viridity?&#10;A) Hildegard&#10;B) Julian&#10;C) Catherine&#10;D) Teresa

Accepted Answer

Hildegard of Bingen is known for her writings on natural history and medicine, including her emphasis on the concept of viridity (meaning "greenness" or vitality) in plants and their healing properties.

Question 5

Which book is a meditation in God's eternal and universal love?&#10;A) Catherine's Book of Divine Providence&#10;B) Julian's Revelations&#10;C) Hildegard's Scivias&#10;D) Teresa's Interior Castle

Accepted Answer

Julian's Revelations is a meditation in God's eternal and universal love, also known as the book "Showings."

Question 6

According to Catherine of Siena, the key to a proper relationship to the world is what?&#10;A) A good and holy will&#10;B) Resisting temptations of the world&#10;C) Isolation from the world&#10;D) Consistent practice of penance

Accepted Answer

Catherine of Siena believed that having a good and holy will was essential for a proper relationship with the world. She believed in actively participating in the world to spread love, kindness, and justice, rather than isolating oneself or constantly practicing penance. While resisting temptations of the world is important, it is only a part of having a good and holy will. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Question 7

Which one of the following women influenced Pope Gregory XI?&#10;A) Hildegard&#10;B) Julian&#10;C) Catherine&#10;D) Teresa

Accepted Answer

Pope Gregory XI was influenced by Catherine of Siena, an Italian mystic and author, who played a role in convincing the Pope to return the papacy from Avignon to Rome in 1377.

Question 8

What experience helped form Teresa of Avila's theological outlook?&#10;A) Being orphaned as a child&#10;B) Theological education in the university&#10;C) Mystical experience&#10;D) Ministry to the poor

Accepted Answer

Teresa of Avila is well known for her mystical experiences, which she recorded in her book "The Interior Castle." These experiences greatly influenced her theological outlook and understanding of God. While her childhood experiences, education, and ministry may have played a role in her formation, it is her mystical encounters that are most commonly associated with her theology.

Question 9

A central theme of Teresa's Interior Castle is:&#10;A) Giving one's life to aid the poor&#10;B) Becoming sinless&#10;C) Humility before God and his male representatives&#10;D) Union of the soul with God

Accepted Answer

Teresa's Interior Castle is primarily concerned with the process of spiritual growth and the attainment of union with God, which is the central theme of the book. While Teresa does emphasize the importance of humility, it is not limited to humility before God and his male representatives, and she does not advocate for a complete renunciation of the material world in favor of aiding the poor. Sinlessness is also an important aspect of spiritual growth, but it is not the main focus of the book.

Question 10

Who was the first woman to be elevated to &#34;Doctor of the Church&#34;?&#10;A) Hildegard&#10;B) Julian&#10;C) Catherine&#10;D) Teresa

Accepted Answer

Teresa of Ávila was the first woman to be elevated to "Doctor of the Church" in 1970 by Pope Paul VI, recognizing her significant contributions to theology and spiritual writing.

Deck 16: Women and Theology in the Middle Ages