Ecumenical Councils Quiz
Test your knowledge of the major Ecumenical Councils in Christian history. Answer the questions below to the best of your ability.
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Which council affirmed the doctrine of the Trinity?
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Council of Nicaea (325)
Council of Chalcedon (451)
Council of Ephesus (431)
Council of Constantinople (381)
Select all councils that took place in the city of Constantinople.
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First Council of Constantinople (381)
Second Council of Constantinople (553)
Council of Nicaea (325)
Council of Ephesus (431)
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The Council of Chalcedon defined the two natures of Christ as:
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Fully divine and fully human, without confusion
Only divine
Only human
Partly divine, partly human
Match the council to its main outcome.
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Council of Nicaea (325)
Nicene Creed
Theotokos affirmed
Chalcedonian Definition
Condemnation of Monothelitism
Council of Ephesus (431)
Nicene Creed
Theotokos affirmed
Chalcedonian Definition
Condemnation of Monothelitism
Council of Chalcedon (451)
Nicene Creed
Theotokos affirmed
Chalcedonian Definition
Condemnation of Monothelitism
Third Council of Constantinople (680-681)
Nicene Creed
Theotokos affirmed
Chalcedonian Definition
Condemnation of Monothelitism
Which year did the First Council of Nicaea take place?
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The Council of
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(431) affirmed Mary as Theotokos (Mother of God).
Which statement best describes the purpose of Ecumenical Councils?
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To resolve theological disputes and define doctrine
To elect the Pope
To establish new churches
To organize charity events
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