Christian Church Icons and Practices

Christian Church Icons and Practices

Assessment

Interactive Video

Religious Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the iconoclastic controversies within the Christian Church, focusing on the use of icons in worship and the resulting theological debates. It highlights Emperor Leo III's opposition to icons, which led to their destruction and the eventual Great Schism in 1054, dividing the Church into Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic branches. The video also compares practices and beliefs between the two branches, emphasizing the lasting impact of these historical events.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of an icon in the Christian Church?

To serve as a historical artifact

To represent political power

To aid in the worship of God

To decorate the church

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Emperor Leo III oppose the use of icons?

He was influenced by Western traditions

He believed they were too expensive

He thought they were graven images

He wanted to promote new art forms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is associated with the term 'iconoclasm'?

The trade of icons

The creation of new icons

The destruction of icons

The celebration of icons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of the East-West schism?

The unification of the churches

The excommunication of church leaders

The establishment of a new capital

The creation of new religious texts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What language was primarily spoken in the Eastern Orthodox Church?

Hebrew

Aramaic

Greek

Latin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Great Schism of 1054 known for?

The division into Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic Churches

The end of the Byzantine Empire

The unification of the Christian Church

The beginning of the Protestant Reformation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which church allowed priests to marry?

The Western Catholic Church

The Eastern Orthodox Church

The Protestant Church

The Anglican Church

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