The Council of Chalcedon Quiz

What did Eutyches, the Archimandrite in Constantinople, teach about the natures of Christ?

• He taught that the natures of Christ were completely united.

• He taught that the natures of Christ (God and man) were completely separate.

• He taught that Christ only had a divine nature.

• He taught that Christ only had a human nature.

What was the result of Eutyches' teachings according to the text?

• He was praised for his teachings.

• He was ignored by the church authorities.

• He fell into another heresy.

• He became the head of the local council.

Who headed the local council of 40 bishops that excommunicated Eutyches?

• Emperor Theodosius

• Pope Dioscorus of Alexandria

• Archbishop Flavian

• Eutyches himself

When did the local council in Ephesus, called for by Emperor Theodosius, convene?

• Aug. 8, 448

• Aug. 8, 449

• Aug. 8, 450

• Aug. 8, 451

What was the year of the 2nd Local Council in Ephesus?

• 448 AD

• 449 AD

• 450 AD

• 451 AD

Who did Pope Dioscorus and the bishops vote to restore at the 2nd Local Council in Ephesus?

• Bishop Eusebius

• Archbishop Flavian

• Eutyches

• Pope Leo

What did Pope Leo of Rome refer to the 2nd Local Council in Ephesus as?

• A legitimate council

• A misguided council

• A robber council

• An ecumenical council

Why did Pope Leo of Rome accuse Dioscorus of being "Eutychian"?

• Because he spoke of "three Natures"

• Because he rejected the Tome of Leo

• Because he spoke of "one Nature"

• Because he was excommunicated

What formula did St. Dioscorus use according to the 2nd Local Council in Ephesus document?

• Homoousios (Same Nature)

• Hypostasis (Underlying reality)

• Theotokos (God-bearer)

• Miaphysis (One Nature out of two)

Why did Emperor Theodosius II initially refuse to hold another council in Rome after the Roman delegates returned?

• He was not interested in holding any more councils.

• The matter had already been taken care of in Ephesus.

• He was too ill to organize a council.

• He had conflicts with Pope Leo.