1. Despite the Muslim conquest of Persia and the imposition of restrictions on Christians, such as
limitations on building churches, evangelizing, and intermarrying, Christianity persisted.
2. During the Franciscan-Mongol period, Christianity initially thrived due to the Mongols' religious tolerance and support for the spread of Christianity through figures like John of Monte Corvino. However, as the author notes, the small Catholic communities eventually declined.
3. In the Jesuit era, Christianity endured despite disagreements between the church and the papacy. Missionaries shared the core tenets of Christianity with many local communities without
imposing cultural assimilation. Although local Christian groups faced challenges and opposition from Hindus and Muslims, they managed to survive.
4. Protestant missionaries, while spreading the gospel, often imposed their own cultural norms and practices on local populations in an attempt to improve their lives, albeit with good intentions.
5. Chinese Christian missionaries are actively evangelizing in their communities, building upon Asia's rich history of Christian expansion. The effectiveness of these efforts is attributed to Asians' readiness to engage in cross-cultural missionary work with fellow Asians.
Q4. Classify the following groups as a “modality” or a “sodality.” (4 pts, ½ pt each)
a. Campus Crusade for Christ (S)
b. The synagogue of Nazareth (M)
c. A church planting team sent to a specific location (S)
d. A relief agency (S)
e. Paul’s missionary band (S)
f. The Episcopal Church (M)
g. A monastic order dedicated to study or service (S)
h. A private business (S)
5. Give an example after the biblical period when God advanced His purpose even though His people showed themselves unwilling to be sent as missionaries. (1 pt)
The Vikings, who initially attacked Christian Europe, eventually embraced Christianity as a result of their violent interactions
