Division of the Christian Church

What was the official religion of the Roman Empire by the late 300s?

• Judaism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What significant event did Emperor Constantine initiate in 325?

• The signing of the Roman Constitution

• The Battle of Nicaea

• The council of bishops in Nicaea

• The establishment of the Roman Senate

What was the main purpose of the Nicene Creed adopted in 325?

• To declare war against non-Christians

• To establish a new government

• To adopt a statement of beliefs stating Jesus was both human and divine

• To divide the Roman Empire

What issue caused a division among Christians as Christianity grew?

• The leadership of the Church

• The beliefs about Jesus' nature

• The political power of the Church

• The language of the services

What is an icon in Christian context?

• A type of prayer

• A holy image, usually a portrait of Jesus or a saint

• A musical instrument used in Church

• A written manuscript of the Bible

What term was used to describe people who opposed the use of icons in the Byzantine Empire during the 700s?

• Iconophiles

• Bishops

• Iconoclasts

• Monarchs

What was the main reason some Byzantine emperors tried to stop the use of icons?

• They believed icons were a pathway to God.

• They thought praying to icons was like worshiping objects, which is forbidden in the Bible.

• They wanted to promote violence in churches.

• They preferred the use of statues.

How did the iconoclasts express their opposition to icons?

• They held peaceful protests.

• They created alternative religious symbols.

• They went into churches and smashed icons.

• They wrote books against the use of icons.

What impact did the iconoclast movement have on the relationship between Eastern and Western Christians?

• It strengthened their bond.

• It caused bitterness between them.

• It led to a unified church.

• It had no significant impact.

Who were the leaders of the Christian churches in the early days before a single bishop took charge?

• Monarchs

• Priests

• Bishops

• Deacons