1. For each of the two contests, 60 questions will be presented in 60-second increments to all participants via Zoom over the course of one hour.
2. All 60 questions will be drawn from the 12-volume history book series THE CHRISTIANS: THEIR FIRST TWO THOUSAND YEARS — five questions from each volume.
3. Answers will be in the form of a five-response “multiple-multiple choice” format, meaning the answer can be all five, none of the five, or any possible combination of the five responses.
4. Answers will be submitted via Google Forms. Answers submitted after the 20-second window has elapsed for a question will be considered as unanswered.
5. The junior high knowledge contest will take place at 1pm Central Time on Saturday May 31st, 2025, and the senior high knowledge contest will take place at 5pm Central Time on the same day.
6. Winners of the essay competition are eligible to participate in the knowledge competition, but if an essay entrant wins one of the knowledge competitions their essay will be assessed but ineligible to win.
7. The winners will be announced July 10, 2025 and awarded
   • Senior High School Competition (Grades 10-12)
     • USD$5000 for first place
     • USD$3000 for second place
     • USD$2000 for third place.
   • Junior/Middle School Competition (Grades 7-9)
     • USD$2500 for first place
     • USD$1500 for second place
     • USD$1000 for third place.

Upon registration you will be provided a unique identification code for contest purposes.

Be sure on the day of the knowledge contest:

1. Ensure that you have a stable internet connection.
2. Mute your microphone unless asked to unmute.
3. Submit your answers from the same device used to join Zoom. Using multiple devices (e.g., one for Zoom, another for answers) is prohibited.
4. 20-Second Window: Answers must be submitted via the provided form within the 20-second time limit per question. Late submissions, even by a second, won’t be accepted.
5. No Edits: Once an answer is submitted, it’s final—no changes or resubmissions allowed.
6. Independent Work: Participants must answer individually without assistance from others, notes, or external resources (e.g., textbooks, Google).
7. No Collaboration: Communicating with others (e.g., via chat apps, phone, or in-person) during the competition is strictly forbidden.
8. No Screen Sharing: Participants may not share their screen, questions, or answers with others in real-time or after the event (if questions are reused).
9. Honesty: Any form of cheating, including using unauthorized tools or impersonating another participant, will result in immediate disqualification.
10. Scoring Transparency: Points are awarded based on correct answers as determined by the answer key. Scoring details (e.g., 1 point per question) will be shared upfront.
11. No Challenges During Event: Questions or scoring disputes can’t be raised mid-competition; participants may submit concerns afterward via a designated process (e.g., email within 24 hours).
12. Ties: In case of a tie, a pre-set tiebreaker rule applies (e.g., fastest average submission time or a sudden-death question).
13. Follow Instructions: Participants must adhere to the host’s directions (e.g., when to open forms, mute/unmute). Failure to comply may lead to penalties or removal.
14. Time Limits: The competition will start and end as scheduled. Late arrivals may join but won’t receive extra time or points for missed questions.
15. No Interruptions: Questions won’t be repeated unless there’s a widespread technical glitch, at the host’s discretion.