East-West Church Schism Quiz

When did the East-West schism take place?

• Year 754

• Year 381

• Year 1054

• Year 437

What was the primary language of scholars in the Western world?

• Greek

• German

• Latin

• French

Who retained a firm grip on the Byzantine Empire for another thousand years after the Western Empire fell?

• Pope Stephen

• Emperor of Constantinople

• Patriarch Michael Cerullarius

• Pope Leo IX

What was the main theological difference between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Church?

• The Council of Constantinople

• The Philoque Controversy

• The Trinity

• The Nicene Creed

In which century did the Western and Eastern churches send missionaries to the Slavs in Bulgaria?

• 7th century

• 5th century

• 9th century

• 11th century

Who made strong assertions of Rome's authority over the entire church in the 11th century?

• Patriarch Michael Cerullarius

• Pope Stephen

• Cardinal Humbert

• Pope Leo IX

What event dramatically formalized the schism between East and West?

• The Excommunication of Patriarch Michael Cerullarius

• The Council of Constantinople

• The Crusades

• The Plundering of Constantinople

What caused the schism to endure for centuries?

• Political disagreements

• Poor behavior of Western armies

• Theological disagreements

• Language barrier

What did the Western crusaders attempt to set up in the East?

• Latin trade routes

• Latin governments

• Latin churches

• Latin schools

According to Ephesians 4:5, what do Christians struggle to maintain in the church?

• Lordship

• Baptism

• Faith

• Unity