Year 10 RE Arius and the Arian Controversy

Who was Arius?

• A. A Christian priest from Alexandria, Egypt

• B. A Roman Emperor

• C. A Greek philosopher

• D. A Jewish rabbi

What did Arius claim regarding Jesus?

• A. Jesus was equal to God the Father

• B. Jesus was a created being, not co-eternal with God

• C. Jesus was a prophet, not divine

• D. Jesus was an angel

What was at the heart of the Arian heresy?

• A. The belief that Jesus was a prophet

• B. The belief that Jesus was a created being and not divine

• C. The belief that Jesus was an angel

• D. The belief that Jesus was a myth

How did Arius' belief stir controversy within the church and what was its response?

• A. It was accepted by all without question

• B. It caused a major controversy and led to the Council of Nicaea

• C. It was ignored by the church

• D. It was celebrated by the church

Who spoke for the church at the Council of Nicaea and whom did he face?

• A. Bishop Athanasius faced Arius and his supporters

• B. Emperor Constantine faced Arius and his supporters

• C. Pope Leo faced Arius and his supporters

• D. Saint Augustine faced Arius and his supporters

Why did the Emperor Constantine call for a council and what role did he play?

• A. To celebrate a festival; he played no role

• B. To resolve the Arian controversy; he acted as a mediator

• C. To declare war; he led the army

• D. To build a new church; he was the architect

Why was the Council of Nicaea significant? What role do such councils play?

• A. It was the first ecumenical council; they define core beliefs of Christianity

• B. It was a local meeting; they have no significant role

• C. It was a political gathering; they decide on state matters

• D. It was a social event; they organize community activities

What were the main outcomes of the Council of Nicaea?

• A. The condemnation of Arianism, the establishment of the Nicene Creed, and the affirmation of the doctrine that Jesus Christ is of the same substance as God the Father.

• B. The promotion of Arianism, the establishment of the Nicene Creed, and the rejection of the doctrine that Jesus Christ is of the same substance as God the Father.

• C. The condemnation of Arianism, the rejection of the Nicene Creed, and the affirmation of the doctrine that Jesus Christ is of a different substance than God the Father.

• D. The promotion of Arianism, the rejection of the Nicene Creed, and the affirmation of the doctrine that Jesus Christ is of a different substance than God the Father.

Was the Council of Nicaea the end of Arianism?

• A. Yes, Arianism was completely eradicated after the Council of Nicaea.

• B. No, Arianism continued to have significant support and influence in various regions for several decades.

• C. Yes, Arianism was only present before the Council of Nicaea.

• D. No, Arianism was never a significant movement.

How was the outcome of Nicaea finally resolved in 381 AD?

• A. At the Second Council of Nicaea.

• B. At the First Council of Constantinople.

• C. At the Council of Ephesus.

• D. At the Council of Chalcedon.