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Byzantine Religion and Culture

Guiding Questions

• What differences arose between Christians during this period? 

• In what ways did the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church differ? 

• How was Byzantine culture unique? 

Religious Differences

• The Nicene Creed

• The Controversy Over Icons

Multiple Choice

What is the Nicene Creed?

• Adopted statement of beliefs

• A holy image

• The church leader

• Rituals and teachings

Church Organization

• Bishops and Patriarchs

• The Power of the Pope

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the Pope?

• Have equal authority with the emperor.

• To be the ruler of the city.

• To destroy all icons.

• Father, or head of the church.

What was the Great Schism? 

• Two Christian Churches

• Different Churches

Multiple Choice

What was the Great Schism?

• The joining of the two Christian churches.

• A group of image-breakers

• The split of the two Christian churches.

• The head of the church

Unique Culture

• Architectuer and Literature

• Organizing Roman Law

Multiple Select

Which of the follow are results of the Justinian's Code?

• Unified the Jews and other non-Christians.

• Discriminated against Jews and other non-Christians.

• Allowed women to inherit property.

• Discriminated against women.

Open Ended

What is something you found interesting about Byzantine Religion and Culture?

Open Ended

What are some questions you still have about Byzantine religion and culture?