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