Religion Chapter 7 Flashcards
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How is the veneration of an icon (or a statue) not an act of idolatry?

Such images are invitations to prayer and honor the ones they represent.

What were the two major contrasts of the Byzantine Empire over the Roman Empire?

Byzantine Empire lasted longer and they were 100% Christian.

Which major tradition came together in Constantinople?

Roman Law, Greek culture, and Oriental habits

Which two bodies of law are based on the Codex Justinianus?

<p>Code of Common Law and Code of Civil Law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hagia Sophia is?

<p>A magnificent cathedral of the Patriarchate of Constantinople.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The religious groups contributed to the Iconoclast Controversy are?

<p>Jews, Muslims, and Christians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word 'iconoclast' comes from the Greek words ikon and klan, which means?

<p>Image breaker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Latin term Filioque means what?

<p>'And the son'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the elements of Creation that are used in the writing of an icon?

<p>Vegetable, animal, mineral, and human.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the two effects that resulted from the Pope's anointing of Pepin and his two sons as rulers of the Franks?

<p>It showed that the Church had the authority to bestow secular authority on the kings and it secured help from Pepin to intervene on behalf of the Pope before the Lombard ruler.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Charlemagne's name comes from the Latin Carolus Magnus which means?

<p>'Charles the Great'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two effects did the coronation of Charlemagne as emperor by Pope St. Leo III have?

<p>It defined Charlemagne's Carolingian Empire as the direct descendant of the old Roman Empire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List the five factors that finally came to a head in the year 1054 to cause the Great Schism.

<ol> <li>Crowning of Charlemagne as Emperor of the West 2. Dispute of the Filioque clause 3. Issues with the Photian Schism 4. Reforming tendencies of the West 5. Growing military strength of the Byzantines.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Which two great 12th century Popes have done the most to reach out to the Eastern Churches in an attempt to heal the Great Schism?

<p>Bl. Paul VI and St. John Paul II.</p> Signup and view all the answers

From the Catholic perspective, what essentially divides Catholicism from Eastern Orthodoxy?

<p>The Orthodox refuse to accept the primacy of the Pope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributed most to the heresies that plagued the Eastern Church?

<p>Caesaropapism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Constantine founded the Byzantine Empire.

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

It was during the reign of Constantine that Byzantine architecture was born.

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

Charlemagne was responsible for ruining the Church in the East.

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

Pepin was known as the 'King of Franks and Lombards.'

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

The addition of the Filioque to the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed was important to clarify the relationship between Mary and Jesus.

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

The Photon Schism was caused by papal irresponsibility.

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

After a disagreement, Patriarch Michael Cerularius removed the name of the Pope from all liturgies.

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

The first iconoclastic crisis was due to Emperor Leo III's political desires.

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

Constantinople rose in prominence to become a center of culture and learning.

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

Caesaropapism grew out of the relationship between the Pope and the Papal States.

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

Manichaeism denies Christ's corporeality.

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

Carolina was the mother of Charlemagne.

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

Charlemagne's insistence upon classical renewal in the Roman Empire led to the _______ Renaissance.

<p>Carolingian.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pope ___ was deposed because of the forged documents of Theodora.

<p>Silverius.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ ________ is the basis for canon law.

<p>Codex Justinian.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The issue of ______ served as the breaking point between the Eastern Emperor and the Church.

<p>iconoclasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Veneration and Idolatry

  • Veneration of icons and statues invites prayer and honors their representations, distinguishing it from idolatry.

Byzantine Empire Characteristics

  • Lasted longer than the Roman Empire and was entirely Christian.

Cultural Synthesis in Constantinople

  • Combined influences of Roman Law, Greek culture, and Oriental customs.

Codex Justinianus

  • Basis for two legal codes: Code of Common Law and Code of Civil Law.

Hagia Sophia

  • A grand cathedral, serving as a significant site for the Patriarchate of Constantinople.

Iconoclast Controversy

  • Involved various religious groups: Jews, Muslims, and Christians.

Meaning of "Iconoclast"

  • Derived from Greek words "ikon" (image) and "klan" (break), meaning "image breaker."

Filioque

  • Latin term meaning "and the son," related to the relationship of the Holy Spirit.

Elements of Icon Writing

  • Utilizes creation elements: vegetable, animal, mineral, and human materials.

Pope's Role with Pepin

  • Anointing Pepin and his sons established Church authority over secular rulers and secured intervention aid from Pepin against the Lombards.

Charlemagne's Name

  • Latin "Carolus Magnus" translates to "Charles the Great."

Charlemagne's Coronation Effects

  • His coronation by Pope St. Leo III linked the Carolingian Empire to the legacy of the Roman Empire.

Factors Leading to the Great Schism

  • Crowning of Charlemagne, Filioque dispute, Photian Schism, Western reform movements, and Byzantine military strength.

Outreach to Eastern Churches

  • Bl. Paul VI and St. John Paul II actively worked to mend the gap caused by the Great Schism.

Division of Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy

  • Main division lies in the Orthodox Church's rejection of Papal primacy.

Heresies in Eastern Church

  • Caesaropapism significantly influenced heretical movements.

True/False Statements

  • Constantine founded the Byzantine Empire: True
  • Byzantine architecture began during Constantine's reign: False
  • Charlemagne harmed the Eastern Church: False
  • Pepin's title included "King of Franks and Lombards": False
  • Filioque clarified Mary and Jesus's relationship: False
  • Photon Schism resulted from papal irresponsibility: False
  • Patriarch Michael Cerularius removed the Pope's name from liturgies after a disagreement: True
  • First iconoclastic crisis stemmed from Emperor Leo III's political motives: True
  • Constantinople became a cultural and learning center: True
  • Caesaropapism arose out of the Pope and Papal States' relationship: False
  • Manichaeism denies Christ's corporeality: True
  • Carolina was Charlemagne's mother: False

Carolingian Renaissance

  • Charlemagne's push for classical renewal led to the Carolingian Renaissance.

Pope Silverius

  • Deposed due to fabricated documents by Theodora.

Canon Law Foundation

  • Based on the Codex Justinian.

Breaking Point with the Eastern Church

  • Iconoclasm served as the critical issue leading to tensions with the Eastern Emperor.

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