The Church in the Middle Ages
Who was the Pope during the Middle Ages who initiated the First Crusade in 1096?
who is pope urban ll
Who is the famous scientist and mathematician whose work laid the foundation for Enlightenment ideas, often conflicting with the Church's teachings?
Who is Galieleo Galilei
What is the term for the official leader of the Roman
Catholic Church?
Who is the pope
According to Christian tradition, who is considered the rock upon which Jesus built his church?
Who is Saint Peter
Who famously posted the Ninety-Five Theses in 1517, sparking the call for church reform in Europe?
Who is Martin Luther
What religious and political event in 1054 led to the split between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church?
what is the Great Schism
This 17th-century philosopher's social contract theory challenged traditional religious authority and advocated for the separation of church and state.
In 1965, what influential document did Pope Paul VI issue, addressing the Church's role in the modern world and its stance on social issues?
What is “Guadium et Specs”
What event is often cited as the birthday of the Christian Church, marking the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles?
What is Pentecost
What was the term used to describe the religious movement that sought to reform the Catholic Church in the 16th century?
What was the Protestant Reformation
This medieval theologian and philosopher, known as the "Doctor of the Church," wrote the influential work "Summa Theologa."
Who’s is St.Thomas Aquinas
This French Enlightenment thinker is known for his famous quote, "I do not agree with what you have to say but will defend to the death your right to say it," highlighting the importance of freedom of thought and speech.
Who is Voltaire
Which major global event in the 20th century significantly influenced the role of the Catholic Church in the modern world, leading to a period of increased interfaith dialogue and outreach?
What is the Second Vatican Council
In Christian theology, what term describes the study of the nature and origins of the Church?
What is ecclesiology
Who was the English king who initiated the English Reformation in the 16th century by separating the Church of England from the authority of the Pope?
Who is Henry Vlll
What is the term for the dominant Christian Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
What is the Roman Catholic Chruch
In the 18th century, this English philosopher and physician laid the groundwork for modern empiricism and influenced Enlightenment thought with his "Essay Concerning Human Understanding."
Who is John Locke
This theologian and priest, known for his work on liberation theology, played a prominent role in discussions about the Church's engagement with social justice in the modern world. Who is he?
Who is Gustavo Gutierrez
Which ecumenical council, convened in 325 AD, played a crucial role in defining the divine nature of Christ and laid the foundation for Church doctrine?
What is the First Council of Nicaea
Which Council, convened in the 16th century as a response to the Protestant Reformation, reaffirmed many traditional Catholic doctrines and practices?
What is the Council of Trent
What term describes the practice by which medieval European kings and nobles appointed church officials and controlled religious institutions within their domains?
what is lay investiture
This 18th-century Enlightenment philosopher's work, "The Spirit of the Laws," argued for the separation of powers in government, greatly influencing political thought and governance
who is montesquieu
Which papal encyclical, published in 2015 by Pope Francis, emphasizes environmental stewardship, addressing issues such as climate change and the responsibility of humans to care for the planet?
What is Laudato Si
According to Eastern Orthodox tradition, which apostle is believed to have founded the Church in Byzantium, which later became Constantinople and then Istanbul?
Who is Saint Andrew
Who was the Swiss theologian and reformer who emphasized predestination and founded a branch of
Protestantism known as Calvinism?
Who is John Calvin