Lesson 4 - The Catholic Church

Question 1

When did Christianity become the main religion of the Roman Empire?

Answer 1

380

Question 2

When was Pope Gregory in power?

Answer 2

540 - 604

Question 3

What were the main 5 things pope Gregory did?

Answer 3

1. Helped make Christianity a powerful force
2. Spread the Church’s message and authority
3. He took on the responsibilities that the government was struggling to do
4. People thought of him as the real ruler of the lands of Italy
5. He made the Pope in Rome the most powerful position in the Christian church

Question 4

What is a schism?

Answer 4

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief

Question 5

What was the great schism?

Answer 5

In 1054 Christianity formally split into Catholicism (centered on Rome) in western Europe and the Orthodox Church (centered in Constantinople) in the east.