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Church History Ch 12
Church History Test - Part 3 (Chapter 12)
Question | Answer |
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attempted to rid the entire world of Christians | Diocletian |
blamed the Christians for a great fire that destroyed large parts of Rome | Nero |
What happened to the Church during the persecution of the Christians? | more people joined the Church |
declared that Christianity was no longer forbidden | Constantine |
Which ecumenical council confirmed that Mary is the Mother of God? | Council of Ephesus |
After Constantine was no longer the ruler of Rome, what religion became the official religion of Rome? | Christianity |
first began persecutions of Christians in 64 AD | Nero |
Where was the Nicene Creed composed? | Nicaea |
Which ecumenical council clarified that Jesus was fully human and fully God? | Council of Nicaea |
Sister Dorothy Kazel and Archbishop Romero were modern-day _______ who cared for the people who were poor in El Salvador. | martyrs |
________ live away from society, but they still support the Church through prayer and sacrifice. | hermits |
false teaching that reject a truth that has been revealed by God and taught by the Church | heresy |
Which ecumenical council clarified that the Holy Spirit was also divine? | Council of Constantinople |
last emperor to persecute Christians | Diocetian |
In which century was the most Christians killed? | 20th century |
If Mary is the mother of Jesus, does that mean she is also the mother of God? | yes |
Why didn't the Romans trust the Christians at first? | They wouldn't worship the Roman gods or join the military |
What special meetings of Bishops are used to resolve important issues and conflicts affecting society and the Church. | ecumenical councils |