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What significant period does the Apostolic Age cover?
c. 33 to 100 CE
Who was beheaded under the order of Emperor Nero?
Apostle Paul
When did the First Council of Nicaea take place?
Pope Gregory I's papacy marked the beginning of Catholic Church.
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The Inquisition began in the ______ century.
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What was the main outcome of the Great East-West Schism of 1054 CE?
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What movement began in response to the Protestant Reformation?
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What doctrine was established during the First Vatican Council in 1870?
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Who headed up the Apostolic Age?
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What significant event occurred in 313 CE regarding Christianity?
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Apostle Paul was beheaded by order of Emperor Nero.
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The First Council of ______ was convened by Roman Emperor Constantine I.
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Which Pope initiated a major papacy in 590 CE?
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What was the aim of the Inquisition that began in the 1250s CE?
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The Second Vatican Council aimed to modernize the Catholic Church.
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Match the following events with their corresponding dates:
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King Henry VIII declared himself the supreme head of the Church of ______ in 1534 CE.
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What significant movement did Martin Luther begin in 1517 CE?
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What was established by the First Vatican Council in 1870 CE?
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Study Notes
Apostolic Age (c. 33 to 100 CE)
- Led by the 12 Apostles of Jesus dedicated to missionary activities.
- Focused on converting Jews to Christianity in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions.
Apostle Paul (c. 60 CE)
- Returned to Rome after enduring persecution for evangelizing.
- Collaborated with Apostle Peter, both met martyrdom; Paul beheaded under Emperor Nero, Peter crucified.
- Early stages for Rome becoming the Christian church center were characterized by secrecy due to Roman opposition.
Ante-Nicene Period (100 CE to 325 CE)
- Marked increasing distinctiveness of Christianity from Jewish culture.
- Christianity spread gradually through Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Near East.
Church Structure (200 CE)
- Under Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyon, the church established a foundational governance system.
- Introduced regional branches overseen by Rome and formalized tenets based on the Absolute Rule of Faith.
Legalization of Christianity (313 CE)
- Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity and moved the capital to Constantinople, affirming Rome's central role in Christian governance.
First Council of Nicaea (325 CE)
- Convened by Emperor Constantine I aiming to establish a church leadership model mirroring the Roman system.
- Key articles of Christian faith were formalized during this council.
Council of Chalcedon (551 CE)
- Established the head of the Constantinople church as equal in authority to the Pope, initiating the division into Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic branches.
Papacy of Gregory I (590 CE)
- Pope Gregory I began efforts to convert pagans to Catholicism, significantly increasing the political and military power of the papacy.
- Often regarded as the formative development of the Catholic Church.
Death of Mohammad (632 CE)
- Marked the onset of prolonged conflict between Christian and Islamic faith.
East-West Schism (1054 CE)
- Official separation of Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church.
Inquisition (1250s CE)
- Initiated to suppress heretical beliefs and convert non-Christians, predominantly targeting Jewish and Muslim populations, lasting until early 1800s.
Martin Luther's 95 Theses (1517 CE)
- Published against the doctrines and practices of Roman Catholicism, initiating the Protestant Reformation.
King Henry VIII's Declaration (1534 CE)
- Proclaimed himself the supreme head of the Church of England, parting from Catholic authority.
Catholic Counter-Reformation (1545-1563 CE)
- A response to the Protestant Reformation, aimed at revitalizing Catholic influence.
First Vatican Council (1870 CE)
- Declared Papal infallibility, asserting that papal decisions are considered without error and reflective of divine will.
Second Vatican Council (1960s CE)
- Aimed at modernizing the Catholic Church and addressing contemporary issues within the faith.
Apostolic Age (c. 33 to 100 CE)
- Led by the 12 Apostles of Jesus dedicated to missionary activities.
- Focused on converting Jews to Christianity in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions.
Apostle Paul (c. 60 CE)
- Returned to Rome after enduring persecution for evangelizing.
- Collaborated with Apostle Peter, both met martyrdom; Paul beheaded under Emperor Nero, Peter crucified.
- Early stages for Rome becoming the Christian church center were characterized by secrecy due to Roman opposition.
Ante-Nicene Period (100 CE to 325 CE)
- Marked increasing distinctiveness of Christianity from Jewish culture.
- Christianity spread gradually through Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Near East.
Church Structure (200 CE)
- Under Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyon, the church established a foundational governance system.
- Introduced regional branches overseen by Rome and formalized tenets based on the Absolute Rule of Faith.
Legalization of Christianity (313 CE)
- Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity and moved the capital to Constantinople, affirming Rome's central role in Christian governance.
First Council of Nicaea (325 CE)
- Convened by Emperor Constantine I aiming to establish a church leadership model mirroring the Roman system.
- Key articles of Christian faith were formalized during this council.
Council of Chalcedon (551 CE)
- Established the head of the Constantinople church as equal in authority to the Pope, initiating the division into Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic branches.
Papacy of Gregory I (590 CE)
- Pope Gregory I began efforts to convert pagans to Catholicism, significantly increasing the political and military power of the papacy.
- Often regarded as the formative development of the Catholic Church.
Death of Mohammad (632 CE)
- Marked the onset of prolonged conflict between Christian and Islamic faith.
East-West Schism (1054 CE)
- Official separation of Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church.
Inquisition (1250s CE)
- Initiated to suppress heretical beliefs and convert non-Christians, predominantly targeting Jewish and Muslim populations, lasting until early 1800s.
Martin Luther's 95 Theses (1517 CE)
- Published against the doctrines and practices of Roman Catholicism, initiating the Protestant Reformation.
King Henry VIII's Declaration (1534 CE)
- Proclaimed himself the supreme head of the Church of England, parting from Catholic authority.
Catholic Counter-Reformation (1545-1563 CE)
- A response to the Protestant Reformation, aimed at revitalizing Catholic influence.
First Vatican Council (1870 CE)
- Declared Papal infallibility, asserting that papal decisions are considered without error and reflective of divine will.
Second Vatican Council (1960s CE)
- Aimed at modernizing the Catholic Church and addressing contemporary issues within the faith.
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Explore the significant dates and events that shaped Roman Catholicism during its early years, from the Apostolic Age to the martyrdom of prominent figures like Apostle Peter and Paul. This quiz covers pivotal moments in the spread of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
