Orthodox Christianity Quiz

What was the initial main language difference between Eastern and Western Christianity?

• Spanish and French

• Greek and Latin

• Arabic and Greek

• Latin and Hebrew

In what year did the Roman Empire split into Eastern and Western halves?

• 1054 CE

• 988 CE

• 285 CE

• 325 CE

What does "Filioque" mean?

• "Holy Spirit"

• "And the Son"

• "From God"

• "Through Christ"

Who converted to Orthodox Christianity in 988 CE?

• The Byzantine Emperor

• The Pope

• Prince Vladimir of Kiev

• The Patriarch of Constantinople

What was Iconoclasm?

• A celebration of icons

• A debate over the use of religious images

• A type of church architecture

• A form of prayer

When did the Great Schism occur?

• 285 CE

• 988 CE

• 1054 CE

• 1453 CE

What was the structure of the Western Church characterized by?

• Multiple independent churches

• No central authority

• Centralization under the Pope in Rome

• Leadership by local kings

What is the main worship service in Orthodox Christianity called?

• Mass

• The Divine Liturgy

• Communion

• Vespers

What concept described the relationship between church and state in Orthodox lands?

• Separation

• Symphony

• Harmony

• Division

Where did Orthodox Christianity primarily spread from Constantinople?

• West to France and Spain

• South to Africa

• North and East to Russia and Slavic lands

• South to Italy