The Great Split
What was Eastern Christianity preference on leader?
Believed that there should only be one leader.
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What section of Christianity were iconoclasts?
The western empire.
What section of Christianity of had monks?
Eastern Christianity.
Who mainly spread Eastern Chrisitianity?
Patrick the Priest
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What is Western and Eastern Christianity?
Western and Eastern Christianity are two different sectors of Christianity that were separated in “The Great Split”.
What was Western Christianity preference on leader?
Pope had authority over everything
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Why was Eastern Christianity mad about involving icons?
Emperor leo III ordered the removal and destruction of the pictures therefore upsetting Eastern Christianity.
Which section of Christianity treated woman better?
Eastern Christianity.
Who mainly spread Western Chrisianity?
Two brothers, Cyril and Methodius
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When did it Eastern and Western Christianity start?
Christianity was split in 1054 during “The Great Split” also known as the “Great Schism”
What year did Christianity officially split?
Year 1054.
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What year did Emperor Leo lll order the removal of icons? *Answers within 100 year span count
726 c.e
Paula because she helped translate Christian Bible into latin.
Why did Europe turn to Chrisitanity?
Was in distraught and looked for guidance so the christian church formed
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How did it affect modern day?
The western and eastern church still exist today although they are not exactly how they were when the started.
What two churches did the schism create?
Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
Why did the Western Empire ban icons?
Because they believed they were forbidden by god because of exodus 20 verse 4 and 5.
What is the definition of nuns?
A member of a religious community of women
What did Partrick enforce in Ireland?
Set up churches and monastaries to preserve roman learning.
What year did the pope crown Charlemagne as emporer?
In 800 C.E
What did the Byzantines believe icons could do?
They believed icons could provide protection, answer prayers, and heal the sick.
Were woman equivalent to men?
Yes, in both eastern and western orthodox.
Who did Cyril and Methodius bring Eastern Chrisitianity to?
The Slavs in Eastern Europe.