Christianity in the Roman Empire and the East-West Church Divide

The video explores the transformation of Christianity in the Roman Empire during the 4th century, highlighting Constantine's role and Theodosius's declaration of Christianity as the official religion. It discusses the division of the Roman Empire into Western and Eastern halves, the rise of Germanic tribes, and the cultural and religious differences that emerged. The narrative continues with Charlemagne's rise and his crowning as Holy Roman Emperor, which introduced further tensions between the East and West, including issues like iconoclasm and the Philoque controversy.

What significant change did Theodosius bring to the Roman Empire regarding religion?

• He made Christianity the official religion.

• He declared religious freedom for all.

• He banned all religious practices.

• He introduced a new pagan religion.

Which emperor was known for being sympathetic to Christians and convening them to unify their beliefs?

• Theodosius

• Justinian

• Diocletian

• Constantine

Which empire continued the Roman legacy after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• The Carolingian Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

What was a key factor in the cultural division between the Eastern and Western churches?

• Different languages used in church

• Different architectural styles

• Different dietary laws

• Different religious texts

What was the primary language used in the Western church?

• Latin

• Aramaic

• Greek

• Hebrew

Who was crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor in the year 800?

• Charlemagne

• Theodosius

• Diocletian

• Justinian

Which group did Charlemagne lead to expand their territory significantly?

• The Franks

• The Saxons

• The Visigoths

• The Vandals

What was the main issue in the iconoclasm controversy?

• The authority of the Pope

• The role of women in the church

• The destruction of religious images

• The use of Latin in church services

What was the Filioque controversy about?

• The use of icons in worship

• The nature of Christ

• The procession of the Holy Spirit

• The authority of the Pope

What was the stance of the Western church regarding the Filioque addition to the Nicene Creed?

• They were indifferent to it.

• They sought Eastern approval before accepting it.

• They accepted it without Eastern approval.

• They rejected it completely.