Gregory of Nyssa and Christian Thought

Gregory of Nyssa and Christian Thought

Assessment

Interactive Video

Religious Studies

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the historical context of slavery in ancient Greece and Rome, highlighting the philosophical and legal perspectives of the time. It then examines Christianity's ethical teachings, which offered a critique of slavery, and discusses the impact of Constantine's conversion on the Christianization of Rome. The video concludes with Gregory of Nyssa's pioneering critique of slavery, emphasizing the inherent dignity of all humans and the injustice of slavery.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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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