09-HIS Christian Councils

What event is referred to as the "Great Schism"?

• The split between the Eastern and Western Roman Empires

• The division between Catholic and Orthodox Christianity

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Council of Nicaea

Which council took place in 451 and is significant in Christian history?

• Council of Nicaea

• Council of Trent

• Council of Chalcedon

• Council of Ephesus

What is the term used for the branch of Christianity that includes "Western Rites"?

• Eastern Orthodoxy

• Protestantism

• Catholic Church

• Oriental Orthodox

What event in the 11th century led to a major division within Christianity?

• Council of Ephesus

• Great Schism

• Reformation

• Council of Chalcedon

Which council took place in 451 and is associated with Chalcedonian Christianity?

• Council of Ephesus

• Great Schism

• Council of Chalcedon

• Reformation

What major religious movement began in the 16th century?

• Great Schism

• Council of Ephesus

• Reformation

• Council of Chalcedon

What was the main purpose of the Council of Nicaea and its creed?

• To create new religious texts

• To unite Christians under one set of beliefs

• To build new churches

• To abolish religious practices

What happened soon after the unity created by the Nicene Creed?

• The unity strengthened

• The unity began to fracture

• New creeds were written

• The Church expanded rapidly

What was a significant issue with the Nicene Creed?

• It was too long

• It was not clear enough to resolve all arguments

• It was written in multiple languages

• It was only accepted by a few people

What did the Church face again after the old arguments returned?

• Peace

• Growth

• Chaos

• Prosperity