New Rome: Constantinople History
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What was the significance of the 1st Council of Constantinople in 381?

  • It solidified the Gothic's position in the Balkans.
  • It declared Christianity the state religion in Constantinople.
  • It aimed to reinforce Nicene orthodoxy and combat heresies related to the Holy Spirit. (correct)
  • It marked a major failure in the Gothic War.
  • What did Emperor Theodosius I do regarding the Gothic War?

  • He declared Constantinople a Gothic territory.
  • He led the Goths in the Battle of Adrianople.
  • He settled in Rome after sacking it in 410 CE.
  • He turned the Goths into allies who provided troops to the Roman Empire. (correct)
  • What prompted the migration of the Goths towards the Roman Empire's borders?

  • Resettlement offered by the Romans.
  • A desire to conquer Constantinople.
  • A surplus of resources.
  • Increasing pressure from the Huns. (correct)
  • What notable event occurred during the Visigothic Sack of Rome in 410 CE?

    <p>Rome was sacked by the Goths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was notably missing after the Battle of Adrianople in 378 CE?

    <p>Emperor Valens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Theodosius I's negotiations with the Goths during the Gothic War settlement?

    <p>Goths became allies providing troops to Rome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Constantinople's original name before it was established by Emperor Constantine?

    <p>Byzantium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage did Constantinople have over Rome in terms of its geographical location?

    <p>It was located at the crossroads of important trade routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the establishment of Constantinople as the new Roman Imperial center?

    <p>Emperor Constantine's decision in 324 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Ecumenical Councils mentioned in the text?

    <p>To decide on matters of doctrine, faith, and practice in Christianity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theological controversy did the 1st Ecumenical Council address?

    <p>The controversy over the divinity of Jesus Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compromise position emerged from the Nicene Creed after the 1st Ecumenical Council?

    <p>Semi-Arianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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