6 Questions
What was the name of the Christian church that reflected Greek heritage in the Byzantine Empire?
Eastern Orthodox Church
How did the Byzantines develop their own Christian church?
By reflecting their Greek heritage in their church
What role did the Roman Catholic Church play as the Western Roman Empire declined?
It was led by the Pope and survived.
Why was the Byzantine Empire known as the East in contrast to the Western Roman Empire?
For thriving while the West declined
What title did the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church hold?
Bishop
Why were some Byzantine people against the use of icons in their Christian churches?
They thought icons went against their Eastern Orthodox beliefs.
This quiz explores the issues that divided the Western and Eastern Christian churches, focusing on their differences and conflicts. Analyze text evidence regarding the close relationship between church and government in the Byzantine Empire, as well as the illustrations of conflict between the two branches of Christianity.
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