The Development of Orthodoxy

Orthodoxy describes which of the following in terms of teaching?

• A strict adherence to traditional doctrines

• A flexible approach to modern teachings

• An emphasis on scientific methods

• A focus on individual interpretation

What two circumstances did the Christian community need to develop Orthodoxy?

• To address heresies and establish a unified doctrine

• To expand the community and increase membership

• To improve relations with other religions

• To adapt to changing political landscapes

What is a condition for creating official theological statements?

• A) When theology is being supported

• B) When theology is being challenged

• C) When theology is being ignored

• D) When theology is being accepted

Gatherings of the leaders of the church to settle doctrinal issues are called ________.

• Councils

• Conferences

• Assemblies

• Synods

Major doctrinal declarations were turned into ________ so they could be memorized by the Christian community.

• Creeds

• Books

• Songs

• Prayers

How many councils were there with the entire Church united?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which Church broke away after the third council?

• Western Church

• Oriental Church

• Eastern Orthodox Church

• Catholic Church

Fill in the blank: Arianism caused the first council to be called in a town named _______.

• Nicaea

• Ephesus

• Chalcedon

• Constantinople

What was the result of the Chalcedonian Creed's manner of describing the two natures of Christ?

• Unity of the Church

• Split of the Oriental Orthodox Church

• Formation of a new creed

• None of the above

Fill in the blank: The Western and Eastern Church split because the Western Church included the "______" clause into the Nicene Creed.

• Filioque

• Trinity

• Apostolic

• Creed