History of the Holy Roman Empire and the Great Schism

The video explores the history of the Holy Roman Empire, starting with Charlemagne and its fragmentation after his death. It discusses Otto's rise as Holy Roman Emperor and the empire's eventual decline. The video delves into the East-West religious divide, highlighting tensions over issues like the use of leavened versus unleavened bread. It covers the events leading to the Great Schism of 1054, marked by mutual excommunications between the Pope and the Patriarch of Constantinople. The impact of the Crusades on East-West relations is also examined, culminating in the sacking of Constantinople in 1204.

Who was crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor due to his power and ability to offer protection?

• Otto

• Charlemagne

• Voltaire

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What did Voltaire famously say about the Holy Roman Empire?

• It was neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.

• It was the greatest empire of all time.

• It was the true successor of the Roman Empire.

• It was the most unified empire in history.

What was one of the religious differences between the Latin and Greek churches?

• The number of apostles

• The type of bread used in mass

• The use of Latin vs. Greek language

• The location of the church headquarters

What was one of the main causes of tension between the East and West churches?

• The use of different languages

• The location of the Pope

• The type of bread used in religious ceremonies

• The influence of Germanic kings

What event in 1054 marked a significant division between the Eastern and Western churches?

• The Great Schism

• The fall of Constantinople

• The First Crusade

• The crowning of Charlemagne

What was the primary reason for the Pope's delegation to Constantinople in 1054?

• To negotiate peace with the Byzantines

• To establish a new church in the East

• To coordinate against Norman conquerors

• To discuss the use of leavened bread

What was the reaction of Patriarch Cerullarius to the Pope's delegation?

• He agreed to their terms

• He excommunicated them

• He ignored their demands

• He welcomed them warmly

What was the outcome of the Fourth Crusade in 1204?

• The defeat of the Muslim empires

• The unification of the Latin and Greek churches

• The sacking of Constantinople

• The recapture of Jerusalem

Which church is followed by roughly 1.5 billion people today?

• The Eastern Orthodox Church

• The Catholic Church

• The Protestant Church

• The Anglican Church

What was the initial purpose of the Crusades according to the Western kings?

• To spread Christianity to the East

• To help the Byzantines reclaim land from Muslims

• To conquer new lands for themselves

• To establish trade routes