Chapter 17 Quiz All questions must be answered. 1. Which of the following opening statements WAS NOT made to John concerning Babylon? (vs. 1-2) She is “the great harlot” She symbolizes the city of Rome The kings of the earth have committed fornication with her The inhabitants of the earth were made drunk by her 2. John saw the beautifully adorned woman harlot CARRYING a scarlet beast upon her shoulders (vs. 3-4) True False 3. Which DOES NOT apply to John’s description of the woman he saw. (v.5) And on her right hand a name was written Mystery Babylon the Great The Mother of Harlots And the abominations of the earth 4. Which of the following might best explain why the great harlot bore such a strange and perverse name? (v.5) The city was originally founded in rebellion against God Historically, she is the fountain-head of malignant religious practices and false deities She has influenced hundreds of thousands away from God All of the above 5. For all wickedness attributed to Babylon, at least it can be said that a Babylon-type society would NEVER consider murdering God’s people. (v.6) True False 6. In his explanation of the “beast” (Antichrist), the angel told John that he “was”, “is not”, and will “ascend out of the bottomless pit.” Which of the following MIGHT explain what the angel meant? (v.8) It is a mystery of God which is not intended to be understood Antichrist will appear in power, be dethroned, and then again emerge in power Antichrist will appear to die, then appear to resurrect, and in the process become possessed by Satan Antichrist will no longer be a human being 7. The “seven heads” of the beast are meant to represent seven kingdoms. Five having passed prior to John’s lifetime, the Roman kingdom during John’s time being the sixth, and a yet future kingdom of Antichrist being the seventh. (vs. 9-10) True False 8. The Antichrist is the “seventh” king who then becomes the “eight” king when he becomes Satan-incarnate. (v.11) True False 9. Who are the “ten horns” on the head of the beast according to the interpretation of the angel? (v.12) The European Union Ten kings who rule with Antichrist for “one hour” Ten kings who subsequently give their power and authority to Antichrist Both (b) and (c) 10. Which of the following statements IS NOT true concerning the desolation of the “harlot” Babylon? (vs. 16-17) Antichrist and his kingdom of nations will hate her Antichrist and his kingdom of nations will destroy her Antichrist will lose the support of many of his followers as a result God has put it into their hearts to fulfill His purpose 11. Babylon DOES NOT represent a literal city. (v.18) True False Loading … «« Previous: Chapter 17 | Next: Chapter 18 »»