- 1. Who is the artist that created the Virgin of Vladimir icon?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Leonardo da Vinci
C) Unknown
D) Pablo Picasso
- 2. In what country is the Virgin of Vladimir icon currently located?
A) Italy
B) Russia
C) Spain
D) France
- 3. The Virgin of Vladimir is also known as the 'Vladimir ______'.
A) Queen of Heaven
B) Saint of Roses
C) Mother of God
D) Lady of the Lake
- 4. Which century was the Virgin of Vladimir icon most likely created?
A) 17th century
B) 20th century
C) 15th century
D) 12th century
- 5. The Virgin of Vladimir is an example of which style of iconography?
A) Cubist
B) Byzantine
C) Renaissance
D) Baroque
- 6. Who was the Virgin Mary's husband in Christian tradition?
A) James
B) John
C) Joseph
D) Peter
- 7. What is the main material used in the creation of the original Virgin of Vladimir icon?
A) Metal
B) Stone
C) Clay
D) Wood
- 8. The Virgin of Vladimir icon is characterized by a sense of ______.
A) Pride
B) Tenderness
C) Anger
D) Indifference
- 9. What is the title given to the Virgin Mary in Christian theology signifying her role as the mother of Jesus?
A) Divinokos
B) Theotokos
C) Sacredokos
D) Christokos
- 10. Which council in Christian history affirmed the use of the title 'Theotokos' for the Virgin Mary?
A) Council of Chalcedon
B) Council of Trent
C) Council of Nicaea
D) Council of Ephesus
- 11. The Virgin of Vladimir icon is known for its portrayal of the ______ relationship between Mary and Jesus.
A) Hostile
B) Tender
C) Distant
D) Authoritative
- 12. What is the Hebrew name for the Virgin Mary?
A) Rebecca
B) Leah
C) Miriam
D) Hannah
- 13. What color is the Virgin Mary's headscarf in the Virgin of Vladimir icon?
A) Blue
B) Red
C) Green
D) Yellow
- 14. Which Eastern Orthodox tradition holds the Virgin of Vladimir icon in high esteem?
A) Greek Orthodox
B) Russian Orthodox
C) Ethiopian Orthodox
D) Coptic Orthodox
- 15. What is the traditional profession of St. Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary?
A) Soldier
B) Carpenter
C) Fisherman
D) Farmer
- 16. Who is believed to be the artist behind the iconic Virgin of Vladimir?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Andrei Rublev
- 17. The Virgin of Vladimir is known for its portrayal of tenderness and:
A) Disgust
B) Anger
C) Indifference
D) Compassion
- 18. Which city was the original Virgin of Vladimir permanently brought to in the late 15th century?
A) St. Petersburg
B) Novgorod
C) Moscow
D) Kiev
- 19. According to tradition, the icon of the Virgin of Vladimir was brought to Russia from which location?
A) Constantinople
B) Athens
C) Rome
D) Jerusalem
- 20. Which famous Russian leader prayed before the icon of the Virgin of Vladimir prior to the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380?
A) Ivan the Terrible
B) Dmitry Donskoy
C) Catherine the Great
D) Peter the Great
- 21. What is the name bestowed upon baby Jesus in the icon of the Virgin of Vladimir?
A) Gabriel
B) Emmanuel
C) David
D) Michael
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