Test: Topic 09: The Rise of Christian Kingdoms

Front

When the patriarch of Constantinople and the pope excommunicated each other, it created a __________ that resulted in two separate Christian churches.

Back

schism

Front

A core belief of Christianity is that if people accept Jesus and his teachings, they can gain __________ from their sins and have eternal life in heaven.

Back

salvation

Front

Monks lived in religious communities called __________, where they lived apart from the world, served nearby communities, and helped spread Christianity.

Back

monasteries

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__________ believed that images of Jesus, Mary, and the saints were a form of idol worship, a practice that was forbidden by God.

Back

Iconoclasts

Front

A major duty of monks and nuns was to serve as __________ and travel around the world to teach Christianity to those who were not already followers.

Back

missionaries

Front

Based on the map, what can you determine about how Paul’s travels helped spread Christianity to new areas?

Back

He focused on Asia Minor and Judaea at first.

Front

Why is the Justinian Code significant?

Back

It simplified Byzantine laws and is the basis for legal systems in the West.

Front

Which of the following make up the Christian Trinity? A. patriarchs, bishops, and priests B. the apostles Peter and Paul D. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

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the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Front

Nero falsely blamed Christians for starting a fire that burned Rome and then

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outlawed Christianity.

Front

What crisis did the empress Theodora help her husband Justinian resolve?

Back

a riot