Genesis 1 Creation Account Quiz

According to the first creation account in Genesis, what are humans made in?

The Bible indicates that all of creation is made in God's image.

What is the primary role of humans in relation to God's creation?

What is one reason why humans are considered sacred according to the content?

Creation serves as God's first __________ of himself and humanity.

Humans were created as complementary beings, meaning that one gender is superior to the other.

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

What gift does the Creator provide to help humans make good choices?

According to the Genesis accounts, a husband and wife cleave to each other and become one __________.

What did Pope John Paul II call the human body in his Theology of the Body?

According to Pope Francis in Laudato Si', how should one view their body?

Match the following aspects of creation with their significance:

Understanding one's place in God's creation is crucial for living a moral life.

According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, we are called to protect what?

God's glory is thought to shine through creation and reveals its loving Creator.

What leads humans to seek the part that can make them whole according to Pope Benedict XVI?

Humans are made in the image of God, emphasizing their unique position in creation.
God is the Creator, who acts out of love and goodness.
Humans are entrusted with stewardship over all of creation, highlighting their responsibility.

Pope John Paul II referred to the human body as a sacrament, meaning it makes visible the invisible spiritual and divine realities.
The term "sacrament" comes from the Greek word "mysterion," signifying mystery.
While the body is not a sacrament of the Church, it reveals divine truths.

Everything in creation reveals God and is designed to lead humanity back to Him.
Creation is sacred, and humans must treat it, including their own bodies, with reverence.
Acknowledging one’s divine origin and destiny influences moral living.

Recognizing oneself as a creature created by a greater being is foundational for morality.
Humans are invited into a covenant with God, who expects certain behaviors in this relationship.
God provides grace to help individuals make good choices.

Humans have a responsibility to protect and respect the environment as stewards of God's creation.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops encourages living in relationship with all aspects of creation.
Caring for the earth is essential because it reflects God's glory and goodness.

Genesis teaches that God created men and women as complementary beings, perfecting one another.
Neither gender is superior; both are essential for completeness.
Pope Benedict XVI noted that true wholeness is found in the relationship between men and women.

Creation shares in God's goodness; harming it denies God’s glory.
The beauty and wholeness of creation should inspire responsible care and stewardship.