MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH-DOHA, SUNDAY SCHOOL

NAZRETH DIVISION (Class III)

QUESTION BANK – 2023 (MID-TERM)

Exam Question Pattern:

1. Name the following- 5 marks / 2. Match the following- 3 marks / 3. Who said to whom- 2 marks

4. Multiple choice- 5 marks / 5. Answer in a sentence- 5 marks / 6. Fill in the blanks- 5 marks

7. Any 5 Memory verses- 10 marks (Chapter-1,2,3,4,5,16,18,20)

Total written - 35 marks Oral Exam: Prayer & Hymn - 5 marks Teacher evaluation- 10 marks
(Chapter-1,2,3,4,5,16,18,20)
Total: 35+5+10=50 marks

ORAL EXAM:
1. Prayer:

Sudhamulla Bava, sudhamulla ninte thirunamathal njangale nee kathu kollename.

Rekshithavaya Puthra, jaikapetta ninten sleebayal njangale kaathu kollename.
Sundhamulla Rooha, sudhamulla ninte kudiyiripinu bhavanangalai njangale nee chamachu
kollename.
Daivamaya karthave, neramokayilum kalamokayilum, ninte Daivathvathinte chirakukalute
keezhil, ennekum njangale marachukollename. Amen

O Holy Father, Guard Us By Thy Sacred Name.

O Son of God, our Savior, protect us with Thy victorious cross.
O Holy Spirit, make us worthy temples of Thy holy habitation.
O Lord, our God forever shelter us under Thy divine wings, At All Times, Forever. Amen

2. Hymn:

Anyonyam slomma nalkin Let us give peace from

Karthaavin slomma nammil
Vaasam cheytheedattennum
Thammil chumbikkenam naam
Thal slommayum sainoyum
Namme kaakkattennalum
our hearts
Now and all eternity
May Lord’s peace dwell in our
hearts
Let us kiss all from our hearts
His peace and calm protect
us, Now and all eternity.

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 MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH-DOHA, SUNDAY SCHOOL
NAZRETH DIVISION (Class III)
QUESTION BANK – 2023 (MID-TERM)

LESSON- 1 OFFERINGS THAT PLEASE OUR LORD

(Genesis 4:1-15)

Verse for Memorization

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart—
these, O God, you will not despise.’ (Psalms. 51:17)
Questions and Answers:

1. Who were the children of Adam and Eve?

Ans. Cain and Abel.

2. What did Abel offer to God?

Ans. His first-born sheep.

3. What did Cain offer to God?

Ans. His farm products.

4. Why was God not pleased with Cain’s offering?

Ans. God was not pleased with Cain’s offering because he was a sinful man.

5. How should we make our offering to God?

Ans. We must make our offerings with purity and goodwill.

6. What God commanded Cain to do?

Ans. God commanded Cain to control his anger and advised him to live a pure life without
sinning by doing good deeds.
Fill in the blanks:

1. We should help others with goodwill.

2. We show our thankfulness to God by offering him a part of what we get.
3. God blesses those who give with pleasure.

Multiple Choice:

1. God was pleased by the offering of Cain / Abel / Adam

2. Cain worked as a Farmer / Shepherd / Fisherman
3. Abel was a shepherd/ Farmer/Carpenter
4. Elder son of Adam and Eve Cain/ Abel/Aaron

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 MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH-DOHA, SUNDAY SCHOOL
NAZRETH DIVISION (Class III)
QUESTION BANK – 2023 (MID-TERM)

LESSON – 2 ABRAHAM ’S BROADMINDEDNESS

(Genesis 12, 13, 14)

Verse for Memorization:

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity.”
(Psalms. 133:1)

Question and Answers:

1. What did God ask Abraham to do?

Ans. God asked Abraham to leave his own people and country and go to another land.

2. Why did Abraham and Lot part?

Ans. The fight between their herdsmen made it difficult for them to live together.

3. Which land did Lot choose?

Ans. Lot selected the fertile plains of River Jordan.

4. What happened to Lot at the end?

Ans. Lot lost all his wealth and had to flee without looking back.

Fill in the blanks:

1. Abraham is called the Father of Faithful.

2. Abraham stayed in the land of Canaan.
3. What is gained selfishly will not last
Multiple Choice:

1. Who promised to guide Abraham? Sarah / God / Lot.

2. What was Abraham’s nephew’s name? Isaac / Abram / Lot.

Who said to Whom

“If you would turn west then I would go to east If you choose east then I shall go to
West”?
Ans: Abraham to Lot

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 MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH-DOHA, SUNDAY SCHOOL
NAZRETH DIVISION (Class III)
QUESTION BANK – 2023 (MID-TERM)

LESSON - 3 FIRE IN THE BUSH (Exodus 3: 1-22)

Verse for Memorization:

“Through God we will do valiantly.” (Psalm 60:12)

Question and Answers:

1. What strange sight did Moses see on Mount Horeb?

Ans. Moses saw a burning bush on Mount Horeb.

2. What was surprising about the burning bush that Moses saw?
Ans. The bush was burning but didn’t burn off.

3. What did God command Moses when he came near the burning bush?
Ans. God commanded Moses to remove his shoes as he was standing on the Holy ground.

4. What task did God give to Moses?

Ans. God told Moses to deliver his people and lead them to Canaan.

Fill in the blanks:

1. We should give up our old habits and become renewed.

2. There is nothing impossible to God.
3. We can do wonderful things if we submit ourselves to God.
4. Who appeared to Moses in the Burning Bush- God
5. Sister of Moses – Miriam

Multiple Choice:

1. Moses’s brother’s name was Pharaoh / Aaron / Miriam.

2. The people of Israel become slaves in Canaan / Egypt / Rome.
3. Moses saw the burning bush in Mount Horeb / Tabor / Sinai.
4. Moses had a hearing / seeing / speech disorder.
5. Moses was 40 / 60 / 80 years old when God called him.

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 MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH-DOHA, SUNDAY SCHOOL
NAZRETH DIVISION (Class III)
QUESTION BANK – 2023 (MID-TERM)

LESSON – 4 THE STRENGTH OF PRAYER AND FASTING (Esther 3,4)

Verse for Memorization:
“However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” (St. Matthew 17: 21)
Question and Answers
1. Why Esther was brought up by Mordecai?
Ans. Esther was brought up by Mordecai because she lost her parents.

2. How did Esther come to live in the palace?

Ans. The King married her and brought her to the palace.

3. Why was Haman angry with Mordecai?

Ans. Haman was angry because Mordecai did not bow down before him.

4. Why did Mordecai refuse to bow down before Haman?

Ans. Mordecai was a Jew and he would not worship anyone other than God.

5. What did Esther ask all the Jews to do?

Ans. Esther asked them to fast with her for 3 days and pray to God.

6. How did Esther save the Jews?

Ans. Esther informed the king about the dangerous plan of Haman.

Fill in the blanks:

1. Prayer accompanied by fasting has great strength.
2. Prayer and fasting can help us face all crises in life.
3. Queen Esther saved her people by prayer and fasting.
4. Name the person who decided to kill Mordecai and to destroy his tribe Haman

Multiple Choice:
1. Name a queen of Babylon. Sheba / Esther / Elizabeth
2. Esther was the cousin of Mordecai / Haman / Ahasuerus.
Who Said to Whom?
“If you keep quiet now, the hope and salvation of Jews will come from other quarters.”
Mordecai to Queen Esther

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 MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH-DOHA, SUNDAY SCHOOL
NAZRETH DIVISION (Class III)
QUESTION BANK – 2023 (MID-TERM)

LESSON - 5 SAMSON: THE STRENGTH OF VOW (Judges Chapters 13, 14, 15)
Verse for Memorization:
“Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways.” (Psalms 128:1)
Question and Answers:
1. Who was Samson?
Ans: God chose Samson before he was born to save the Israelites from the Philistines.

2. What are the vows taken by a Nazirite?

Ans: They should never drink wine or beer, never cut their hair, and should live a dedicated
life.

3. Who is a Nazirite?
Ans. A Nazirite is a person chosen by God from the mother’s womb.

4. What are two examples of Samson's strength? (Learn any two)

Ans. i) Samson tore apart a young lion into two that was attacking him.
ii) He killed 30 Philistines by himself.
iii) Samson also killed 1000 Philistines using only a jawbone of a donkey.
iv) He lifted the city gateposts and carried them to the top of a mountain.

5. What did Delilah do when Samson was asleep?

Ans. She cut off his hair.

6. How did Samson die?

Ans. He pulled down the two pillars to which he was bound and died.

7. What can we do to keep God's strength?

Ans. To maintain God's strength, we need to follow and obey his commandments.

Fill in the blanks:

1. Samson was chosen by God to save Israelites from Philistines.
2. Samson’s strength was in his long hair.
3. Samson killed 1000 philistines with a donkey’s jawbone
4. Delilah cheated Samson.
5. Samson got his strength back through prayer.
6. Name the leader of Israel chosen by God from his mother’s womb to save his people
Samson

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 MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH-DOHA, SUNDAY SCHOOL
NAZRETH DIVISION (Class III)
QUESTION BANK – 2023 (MID-TERM)

Multiple Choice:
1. Who cut off Samson’s hair? Haman / Esther / Delilah
2. Samson was a Philistine / Israelite / Nazirite

Match The Following:

1. Samson Donkey’s jaw bone
2. Delilah Philistine

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 MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH-DOHA, SUNDAY SCHOOL
NAZRETH DIVISION (Class III)
QUESTION BANK – 2023 (MID-TERM)

LESSON - 16 THE HOLY ALTAR (‘THRONOSE’)

Verse for Memorization:

“Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay
her young-even your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God.” (Psalm 84:3)

Question and Answers

1. What is the meaning of the word Altar?

Ans. The altar means the Throne of God.

2. Why does the Orthodox Church give an important position to the altar?
Ans. The Altar is the place where the Holy Eucharist is submitted and where the invisible God's
presence is revealed to the worshippers.

3. What are the different meanings of “Holy Altar”?

Ans. The Holy Altar represents the throne of God, Golgotha, Christ’s Cross, Christ tomb and is
the sign of Christ himself.

4. What is the significance of Altar draping? What are the two types of coverings used
to drape the Altar?
Ans. Altar draping is used to beautify the Altar. Chithola and Virikkottu are the two types of
coverings used for draping.

5. Which colours are used for draping the Altar, and what do they signify?
Ans. The colours used for Altar draping are white, green, and red.
Red represents the universe
Green represents the earth
White represents the Holy Church.

Fill in the blanks:

1. The Holy Altar is the Throne of God.

2. The Holy of Holies (Holy Sanctuary) is the most important and most sacred place in the
church.
3. The Holy of Holies is also known as Kdush Khudsin (or Bethkudisho).
4. The concept of Altar comes from the Greek word Thronos.
5. The Holy Altar is at the centre of the Holy Sanctuary.
6. The Holy Eucharist is celebrated only on the Holy Altar.

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 MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH-DOHA, SUNDAY SCHOOL
NAZRETH DIVISION (Class III)
QUESTION BANK – 2023 (MID-TERM)

Name The Following:

1. The meaning of the word ‘Altar’ – Throne

2. Stone placed on the Altar Or consecrated wooden plank on which the Holy eucharist is
placed – Tabalaitha
3. Where does the priest mount during the 2nd part of the Holy Eucharist? Or the step at the
foot of the altar called - Darga
4. Decorated draping at the foot of altar- Chithola
5. Name of the top altar cover – Virikkoottu
6. Vessel containing the Holy wine – Chalice
7. Vessel containing the Holy Bread – Paten
8. Which place the priest mount during the 2nd part of the Holy Eucharist – Darga (step)

Match the following:

1. Altar Thronos
2. Top altar cover Virikkoottu
3. Decorated cover on the front of Altar Chithola
4. The Altar Stone Tabalaitha

Multiple Choice:
1. How many steps are there in Holy Altar to place candle sticks (6 / 3 / 12)
2. In olden days Holy Altar was made of (Wood / Stone / Bricks)

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 MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH-DOHA, SUNDAY SCHOOL
NAZRETH DIVISION (Class III)
QUESTION BANK – 2023 (MID-TERM)

LESSON - 18 ST. BEHANAM AND HIS SISTER SARA

Verse for Memorization:

“The just shall live by faith.” (Romans 1:17)

Question and Answers

1. Who was Sara’s brother?

Ans. Bahanam

2. Name the King of Asoor in Persia?

Ans. King Senharib

3. Who was the holy man who cured Sarah?

Ans. Mar Mathai

4. What disease afflicted the King who killed his own children?
Ans. The King lost his balance of mind and became mad.

5. How did the King regain his balance of mind?

Ans. The King regained his balance of mind when Mar Mathai placed his hand on the King's
head and prayed.

6. How old were Behanam and Sara when they became martyrs?
Ans. Behanam was 25 and Sara was 20 years old when they became martyrs.

7. How was the King, Queen and their subjects converted to Christianity?
Ans. The martyrdom of Behanam and Sara made them get converted to Christianity.

8. What vision did Behanam have?

Ans. Behanam saw a vision of a great ascetic / monastic living in the nearby mountain who
could cure Sara.

Fill in the blanks:

1. The monastery on the mountain was the abode of Mar Mathai.

2. The King Senharib killed his children as they became Christians.
3. Sara was affected by a terrible disease called leprosy.
4. Sara was cured of his illness as Mar Mathai healed her with a touch.

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 MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH-DOHA, SUNDAY SCHOOL
NAZRETH DIVISION (Class III)
QUESTION BANK – 2023 (MID-TERM)

Name The Following:

1. Sara’s brother- Behanam

2. The King of Asoor of Persia - King Senharib
3. The holy man who cured Sarah - Mar Mathai
4. Name the monument built by the King for his children - Sedguda Monastry

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 MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH-DOHA, SUNDAY SCHOOL
NAZRETH DIVISION (Class III)
QUESTION BANK – 2023 (MID-TERM)

LESSON – 20 FORGIVENESS – THE IDEAL WAY TO RESPOND

Verse for Memorization:

“Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against
another, even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.” (Colossians 3:13)

Question and Answers

1. What did St. Stephen do when people stoned him?

Ans. He prayed for those who stoned him. (Acts 7: 60)

2. Who should be the role model for all Christians?

Ans. Jesus Christ

3. Which sayings of Jesus Christ influenced Gandhiji?

Ans. “ But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him”.

4. How can be witnesses of Christ?

Ans. By being patient and forgiving.

5. What was the prayer made by Jesus on the Cross?

Ans. “O Father pardon them as they don’t know what they have done”.

Fill in the blanks:

1. Jesus has taught us overcome evil with goodness.

2. We request God to forgive our sins.
3. Earth is a good model of forgiveness.

Name The Following:

1. Name the first Christian martyr who prayed for those who stoned him – St. Stephen
2. Name the Indian Great leader who was influenced by Jesus Christ - Mahatma Gandhi

******************* MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL *********************

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