What was a key aspect of Greek and Roman societies that their philosophies had to address?

Gregory of Nyssa and Christian Thought

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The spread of Christianity
The rise of democracy
The reality of slavery
The development of technology
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did early Christianity view ethnic and status distinctions?
As essential for salvation
As having little moral significance
As necessary for social order
As barriers to be maintained
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant event in the 4th century affected the status of Christianity in the Roman Empire?
The Council of Nicaea
Constantine's conversion to Christianity
The fall of the Roman Empire
The rise of the Byzantine Empire
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What challenge did Christianity face as it became a mainstream institution?
Building new places of worship
Developing new religious texts
Expanding its influence in Asia
Maintaining its teachings on pacifism
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was Gregory of Nyssa, and what was his contribution to Christian thought?
A Roman Emperor who legalized Christianity
A philosopher who argued against slavery
A theologian who wrote the New Testament
A disciple of Jesus who spread the gospel
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main argument in Gregory of Nyssa's 'Homily on Ecclesiastes'?
Only certain people deserve freedom
All humans are created in the image of God and deserve freedom
Slavery is a necessary institution
Slavery is justified by economic needs
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Gregory of Nyssa's sermon have little immediate impact?
It was written in a foreign language
It was not widely circulated
It was not aligned with Roman law
It was opposed by the church
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