Human Rights and Church History Quiz

Which period is considered to have provided the immediate context for the development of the idea of human rights?

What significant shift occurred in Europe as a result of the Edict of Thessalonica?

In the Edict of Thessalonica, what term was used to describe those who did not adhere to the established Christian doctrine?

Who were the principal figures involved in issuing the Edict of Thessalonica?

According to the Edict, whose teachings did the state-sanctioned religion claim to follow?

What was the primary purpose of 'letters of indulgence'?

How did the invention of the printing press impact the sale of indulgences?

What was the role of Johann Tetzel in the sale of indulgences?

According to the EIU's criteria, what is a primary distinction between a 'flawed democracy' and a 'hybrid regime'?

Which of the following best characterizes the judiciary in an 'authoritarian regime' according to the EIU’s framework?

What did Pope Leo X seek to achieve by issuing a new 'mega' indulgence in 1516?

What was the main criticism against Johann Tetzel's practices?

What is a key difference in media operation between 'flawed democracies' and 'authoritarian regimes,' as defined by the EIU?

According to the criteria of EIU, which of these is MOST likely observed in an ‘authoritarian regime’?

What does the content suggest as a key question when considering 'rights and liberties' in the context of a healthy democratic state?

Which of the following is a characteristic of how 'elections' are conducted in a 'hybrid regime' according to EIU?

Which of these reflects the EIU’s stance on the relationship between ‘rights and liberties’ and democratic governments?

Based on EIU's criteria, where would one most likely observe 'sham elections'?

What was the primary consequence for the Roman Church after Emperor Constantine moved the capital to Constantinople?

What was the principle of 'the Pentarchy' in the early Christian Church?

Which of the following were roles within the traditional ecclesiastical hierarchy?

What role did deacons play in the early Christian Church?

What does the term 'episkopos' refer to in the context of the early Christian Church?

What is the significance of the 'Eucharist'?

What is meant by the concept of a 'homogenous Christian space' as discussed in the text?

What does the phrase, 'the chastisement of the divine condemnation' most likely refer to within the context of the provided quote?

According to Pope Innocent III's analogy, what is the relationship between papal authority and royal power?

What is the primary function of Purgatory, according to the text?

What does the concept of 'fullness of power' refer to in the context of the Pope?

Which of the following is an example of a type of soul that might end up in Purgatory, according to the text?

What power did the Roman popes gradually accumulate that set them apart from their counterparts in the East?

Why does the text mention praying for the souls of the departed in relation to the concept of Purgatory?

What role did Roman popes play in the crowning of monarchs?

What is the nature of the sins that lead souls to Purgatory?

What was Martin Luther's initial intention when composing the 95 Theses?

Which action by Pope Leo X directly led to Luther's excommunication?

What was the primary significance of the princes' 'protest' in 1529?

According to Luther's theses, what was a better act than purchasing indulgences?

What was the long-term, broad effect of the events initiated by Luther's actions?

What action did Luther take after receiving Exsurge Domine?

What factor allowed Luther to avoid being immediately punished as a heretic?

What was the key point of disagreement between Luther and the Catholic Church regarding indulgences?

Which is an example of another religious reformer who followed Luther’s example, during the 16th Century?

What new type of conflict emerged in Europe as a result of the Reformation?