General Info
What Was The Date Of The Council of Nicaea?
20th May 325 CE
What Was Arianism Named After?
Arius, a Priest
What Was Created At The Council Of Nicaea To Form The Basis for Christian Ideology?
The Nicene Creed
Why Was The Nicene Creed Created?
To organise the church into a clear administrative structure
To define its rights and responsibilities in reference to the Roman state
Arian Controversy/Easter acceptable too :)
What Was The Main Impact Of The Council of Nicaea Still Seen Today?
The Council of Nicaea Brought About the Nicene Creed as a Profession of Faith
True or False: Emperor Constantine II Called The Council Of Nicaea?
False: It Was Emperor Constantine I
True or False: Beliefs of Arianism Stated That Jesus Was Consubstantial (same) To God, the Father
False: They believed the two divine beings of God the father and Jesus the Son were of "similar substance" but were not consubstantial
True or False: The Date Of Easter Changed To The First Sunday After the First Full Moon of Spring?
True!
True or False: The Nicene Creed Eliminated The Arian Controversy.
False. The Creed Did Not Eliminate the Arian Controversy
True or False: All Creeds (including the Nicene Creed) are Infallible Teachings.
True! Examples of Infallible Teachings Include the Creeds, the Divinity and the Humanity of Jesus, and the Virgin Mary.
Where Was The Council Of Nicaea Held? (in the common day)
Iznik, Turkey
What Was The View Of Alexander That Endangered Monotheism?
The Suggestion of the Existence of a Second Co-Eternal and Equal God Alongside the One God
(God the Father and God the Son are Consubstantial)
What Jewish Holiday Did The Previous Date of Easter Coincide With?
The Date Was Previously Linked With The Timing Of Passover.
At What Council Was The Creed Modified?
(Include Date for Extra 100 Points)
Modified At The Council of Constantinople in 381CE
What Teachings Are Highlighted In The Nicene Creed That Are Infallible Today?
The Nature of God (ie; The Trinity)
The Authoritative Order of the Church/Clergy
What Controversy Did The Council of Nicaea Try To Find Common Ground On?
The Arian Controversy
What Was One of Alexander of Alexandria's 'Slogans'?
"Always God, Always The Son"
What Phrase In The Nicene Creed Suggests God and Jesus Are Of "The Same Substance"?
"Begotten Not Made"
At Which Council Was The Nicene Creed 'Accepted'?
Include Date For Extra 100 Points
The Council of Chalcedon (451 CE)