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100
Who is credited in AD 381, for establishing Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Emperor Theodosius
100
What happened at the council of Nicaea?
It primarily condemned Arianism, affirming the divinity of Jesus Christ, and produced the original Nicene Creed, establishing fundamental Christian doctrine.
100
Where did Pope Leo the Great challenged the idea that Jesus is just a man instead of Jesus being divined with 2 natures?
Council of Chalcedon
100
Name the 4 Marks of the Church?
one, holy, Catholic, & apostolic
100
Who were the presbyters?
the appointed religious leaders of the early church.
also known as priests
200
Compare the western and eastern churches?
3 similarites / 3 differences
answers vary
200
This painting was most likely painted in Rome or Constainople?
Rome
Western art
200
Why is the year 1054 important in church history?
The 1054 Church Split, or East–West Schism, was the formal, permanent separation between the Western (Roman Catholic) and Eastern (Eastern Orthodox) churches,
200
Explain what an heresy is ?
teaching that is contrary to church doctrine
200
Who is credited for publishing the syllabus of errors- which condemned modern society ?
Pope Pius IX
300
What are 3 rules monks under St. Benedict had to follow?
stay in monastery for life
take turns with chores
remain silent / pray before eating
vow of chastity / pray 7x a day
do not own anything
300
Name 3 countries that Gothic Cathederals were developed in?
Europe, Spain, Germany
300
What conflict did Arius create?
taught that God the Father was unique and self-existent, and therefore, Jesus Christ the Son was not equal to the Father but was instead the firstborn of creation.
300
The collection of the laws of the Catholic Church are called?
canon law
300
On Christmas Day in AD 800, who crowned Charlemagne king?
Pope Leo iii
400
Who am I?
I helped individual poor people, communities, and showed kindness to soldiers and prisoners. She showed her devotion to God by spending her time by building new churches and beautifying existing churches
St. Helena
400
How did Eastern churches compare to Western churches? Give 3 differences
Gothic Cathedrals (West)
- Key Features: Pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses for support.
- Atmosphere: Extremely tall, light-filled spaces designed to inspire awe and signify divine presence through light.
- Elements: Gargoyles and large stained-glass windows teaching biblical stories.
Eastern Churches (Byzantine/Orthodox)
- Key Features: Domes, pendentives, and a more compact, centered floor plan.
- Atmosphere: Intimate and heaven-centric, often decorated with rich mosaics and icons rather than intense light through stained glass.
- Elements: Onion domes (often in colder regions to prevent snow accumulation) and smaller windows.
400
I signed the Edict of Milan, which
granted religious freedom in the Roman Empire in
313 AD
Who am I?
Emperor Constantine
400
Define Gentile ?
a person who is not Jewish
400
Who was Justinian?
Emperor Justinian I (reigned 527–565) strengthened Christianity by establishing it as the absolute state religion, constructing monumental churches like the Hagia Sophia, and enforcing orthodox doctrine through legal codes, resulting in the forced conversion of pagans and the suppression of heresy.
500
Why is the vision of Saint Peter important?
The vision of Peter is important because during that time period, it wasn't common for Gentiles to covert into Christians.
- Cornelius was told by an angel to bring Joppa and send him Peter.
- During that time, Gentiles were being punished.
- Joppa went to Peter’s house. Peter also had a vision by the holy spirit saying, “Simon, three men are looking for you. So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.
500
Where was the 1st Monastery built?
St. Benedict created the first monastery at Monte Cassino in Southern Italy.
500
What happened at the 2nd Vatican council?
Purpose and Vision: Initiated by St. John XXIII and continued by Pope Paul VI, the council aimed to make the Church's teachings more relevant to the modern world, moving away from a secluded stance.
500
Name and explain the The Five Ways of Aquinas?
1) Things move or change
2) Everything has a cause
3) Contingent Things: Everything in the universe can come into and out of existence (nothing is eternal)
4) God-must exist as the cause and standard of all perfection of life on Earth
5)Goal-directed behavior cannot happen by chance, it requires intersion
500
What was the perspective of Eastern Orthodox paintings, what did it show,
Perspective Orthodox art use is reverse
perspective, where scene looks at the
viewer.
art showed what is known/or theological truth