Byzantine Empire
Historical Jesus
Gospels
Christian Origins
East vs. West
100
This territory was reconquered by the Byzantines in 533 CE.
What is Carthage?
100
This emperor reigned when Jesus was born.
Who is Augustus?
100
What does Synoptic mean?
What is "general view?"
100
Many of his followers accepted Jesus of Nazareth as this anticipated leader.
What is the Messiah?
100
This title refers to leaders of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
What is Patriarch?
200
This general reconquered Rome for Byzantium for Emperor Justinian.
Who is Belisarius?
200
This is the region where Jesus initially preached.
What is Galilee or Capernaum?
200
Most scholars believe this is the fourth Gospel to be composed.
What is The Gospel of John?
200
He served as the leader of Jesus' disciples.
Who is Peter?
200
Constantine called this meeting to address the issue of Jesus' divinity.
What is the Council of Nicaea?
300
These two groups led the Nika Rebellion.
Who are the Greens and Blues?
300
This Jewish leader likely ruled at Jesus' birth.
Who is Herod the Great?
300
This is the time frame for the composition of the Gospels?
What is 65-90 CE?
300
In his earlier life, he was known as Saul of Tarsus.
Who is Paul or the Apostle Paul?
300
This is the right or ability of the emperor or king to interfere with religious matters.
What is Caesaropapism?
400
This building housed the chariot races and other entertainments for the Byzantine Empire.
What is the Hippodrome?
400
He served as the Jewish high priest who questioned Jesus about his teachings.
Who is Caiphas?
400
Scholars believe that this collection of writings served as a source for the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
What is "Q?"
400
As prefect, he put Jesus to death.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
400
Emperor Leo III encouraged this practice in 726 CE.
What is iconoclasm?
500
This book served as a textbook for students of the law.
What are The Institutes?
500
He reigned as Emperor when Jesus died.
Who is Tiberius?
500
Q and Mark make up the elements of this theory of Gospel composition.
What is the Two Source Hypothesis?
500
This event in 50 CE had a major impact on Gentile followers of Jesus of Nazareth.
What is the Council of Jerusalem?
500
The Great Schism occurred in this year.
What is 1054?
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