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