- 1. St. Thomas Aquinas was a medieval theologian and philosopher whose works have profoundly influenced Western thought and the development of Christian theology. Born in 1225 in the Kingdom of Sicily, Aquinas was a member of the Dominican Order and is best known for his syntheses of Aristotelian philosophy and Christian doctrine, which he articulated through his magnum opus, the 'Summa Theologica.' In this extensive work, he sought to explain the relationship between faith and reason, arguing that both are essential to understanding truth. He systematically addressed various theological questions, including the existence of God, the nature of divine grace, and ethical moral behavior, employing a method of rigorous rational inquiry combined with theological reflection. His concept of Natural Law posited that human beings can discern right from wrong through reason alone, further bridging the gap between philosophy and morality. Aquinas’ legacy extends beyond theology; he has had a lasting impact on various fields, including law, political theory, and education, making him a central figure in the intellectual tradition of the Catholic Church. His canonization in 1323 and later designation as a Doctor of the Church further attest to his significance in shaping Christian thought, and his feast day is celebrated on January 28 every year.
In which century did St. Thomas Aquinas live?
A) 15th century.
B) 14th century.
C) 13th century.
D) 12th century.
- 2. What is the title of St. Thomas Aquinas' most famous work?
A) Summa Theologica.
B) The Divine Comedy.
C) City of God.
D) Confessions.
- 3. Which university did St. Thomas Aquinas study at?
A) University of Bologna.
B) University of Oxford.
C) University of Salamanca.
D) University of Paris.
- 4. What theological concept is Aquinas known for developing?
A) Original sin.
B) Predestination.
C) Transubstantiation.
D) Natural law.
- 5. What title is often given to Aquinas in recognition of his contributions?
A) Doctor Imperfectus.
B) Doctor Universalis.
C) Doctor Angelicus.
D) Doctor Mysticus.
- 6. What is the primary focus of the Summa Theologica?
A) Theology and philosophy.
B) Science and mathematics.
C) History and politics.
D) Art and literature.
- 7. Which of the following concepts did Aquinas argue for?
A) Faith alone without reason.
B) The inability of reason to know God.
C) God's complete separation from the world.
D) The existence of God through reason.
- 8. How did Aquinas view faith in relation to reason?
A) Faith and reason are harmonious.
B) They are fundamentally opposed.
C) Reason is superior to faith.
D) Faith is superior to reason.
- 9. St. Thomas Aquinas was canonized as a saint in which year?
A) 1233.
B) 1400.
C) 1500.
D) 1323.
- 10. Which philosophical tradition influenced St. Thomas Aquinas significantly?
A) Aristotelianism.
B) Stoicism.
C) Platonism.
D) Epicureanism.
- 11. Which philosophical principle states that all things have a purpose?
A) Metaphysics.
B) Epistemology.
C) Teleology.
D) Ontology.
- 12. What did Aquinas think about the soul?
A) It is separate from the body.
B) It is the form of the body.
C) It ceases to exist after death.
D) It is merely a projection of the mind.
- 13. What is the concept of 'Virtue Ethics' as understood by Aquinas?
A) The development of character and moral virtues.
B) The pursuit of pleasure.
C) The avoidance of pain.
D) The adherence to laws and regulations.
- 14. Aquinas distinguishes between which types of law?
A) Eternal law, natural law, human law.
B) Positive law, statutory law, natural law.
C) Common law, equity law, international law.
D) Civil law, moral law, divine law.
- 15. Which of the following is a theological virtue according to Aquinas?
A) Prudence
B) Hope
C) Courage
D) Temperance
- 16. What philosophical concept did Aquinas expand upon regarding potentiality and actuality?
A) Nihilism
B) Idealism
C) Hylomorphism
D) Empiricism
- 17. Which work did Aquinas write as a commentary on Aristotle?
A) The Republic
B) Meditations
C) The Prince
D) Commentary on the Nicomachean Ethics
- 18. Aquinas emphasized the importance of which philosophical method?
A) Empiricism
B) Rationalism
C) Scholasticism
D) Skepticism
- 19. What is the theological virtue emphasized by Aquinas?
A) Justice
B) Temperance
C) Charity
D) Fate
- 20. In which year was Aquinas born?
A) 1200
B) 1300
C) 1250
D) 1225
- 21. What did Aquinas emphasize about the soul?
A) Immortality
B) Mortality
C) Permanence
D) Materiality
- 22. Which philosopher influenced Aquinas's views on ethics?
A) Socrates
B) Plato
C) Aristotle
D) Descartes
- 23. What is the main goal of Aquinas's 'Summa Theologica'?
A) To explain Christian doctrine
B) To write poetry
C) To critique philosophy
D) To define law
- 24. What city in Italy is associated with the death of St. Thomas Aquinas?
A) Milan
B) Rome
C) Fossanova
D) Florence
- 25. What doctrine did Aquinas argue regarding the existence of God?
A) Five Ways
B) Ten Commandments
C) Seven Principles
D) Three Laws
- 26. Which Pope declared St. Thomas Aquinas a Doctor of the Church?
A) Pope Pius V
B) Pope John Paul II
C) Pope Leo XIII
D) Pope Benedict XVI
- 27. Where was St. Thomas Aquinas born?
A) Italy
B) France
C) Greece
D) Spain
- 28. Which religious order did St. Thomas Aquinas belong to?
A) Jesuit Order
B) Dominican Order
C) Benedictine Order
D) Franciscan Order
- 29. What concept describes the ultimate purpose of human life according to Aquinas?
A) Beatific Vision
B) Self-Realization
C) Social Justice
D) Moral Perfection
- 30. In Scholastic thought, what method is associated with St. Thomas Aquinas?
A) Axiomatic method
B) Dialectical method
C) Experimental method
D) Intuitive method
- 31. What argument did Aquinas propose for the First Cause?
A) Ontological argument
B) Teleological argument
C) Cosmological argument
D) Moral argument
- 32. What city was St. Thomas Aquinas born in?
A) Naples
B) Rome
C) Florence
D) Roccasecca
- 33. In which continent did Aquinas primarily live and work?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) America
- 34. Aquinas argued that all things move towards their?
A) Formal cause
B) Final cause
C) Efficient cause
D) Material cause
- 35. What role did Aquinas believe reason played in faith?
A) Irrelevant
B) Separate
C) Contradictory
D) Complementary
- 36. What city is St. Thomas Aquinas primarily associated with?
A) Florence
B) Naples
C) Rome
D) Venice
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