The Icon Controversy in Christian History

What was the initial stance of the Israelites on creating images of God?

• All forms of images were strictly prohibited.

• They were encouraged to create images.

• Only abstract art was allowed.

• Only statues were forbidden.

When did depictions of Jesus start becoming common in Christianity?

• 4th Century

• 6th Century

• 7th Century

• 1st Century

Who was the merchant from Mecca that influenced the view on religious images?

• Gabriel

• Jesus

• Moses

• Muhammad

What was the stance of Muslims towards religious images?

• Encouraged in worship

• Only allowed outside of worship

• Seen as idol worship

• Allowed with restrictions

Who stopped the Muslim advance at the Battle of Tours?

• King Arthur

• Charles The Hammer

• Alexander The Great

• Julius Caesar

What did the emperor of the Eastern Empire declare about icons in 726?

• All images must be three-dimensional

• They were no longer part of Christian worship

• They were essential for worship

• Only statues were allowed

Who was the nun that played a significant role during the iconoclastic controversy?

• Theresa of Avila

• Joan of Arc

• Theodosia

• Hildegard of Bingen

What was the outcome of the Second Council of Nicaea regarding icons?

• Images were only allowed outside of churches

• Two-dimensional images were accepted

• Only statues were allowed

• All icons were banned

What was the unique rule about the images approved by the Second Council of Nicaea?

• They must be made of wood

• They must be painted in gold

• They could only depict Jesus

• Statues were forbidden

How did the Second Council of Nicaea impact the use of icons in the East and West churches?

• The East accepted icons, the West did not

• Icons were banned in both

• Icons became central to worship in both

• The West accepted icons, the East did not