The Schism of 1054

In this lesson, we will learn about the schism between the Eastern and Western churches in 1054. We will look at the causes of the schism and consider some of the implications of it too.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Who lived in Constantinople? (pick one)

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The popeThe head of the Eastern ChurchThe head of the Western ChurchThe Pentarchy

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Q2.The Hagia Sophia... (pick two)

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...was the Pope's daughter....was a large church in Constantinople....was later converted into a mosque and a museum....was later converted into a shopping centre.

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Q3.Holy fools, dendrites and stylities... (pick three)

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...were found in Constantinople....stole fish from the market wrapped in chains, lived in trees and on top huge pillars....were seen as strange 'innovations' by the pope....were popular in Rome.

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Q4.Why did the Eastern and Western Churches find it difficult to talk to each other? (pick two)

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Most people in the Eastern Church spoke GreekMost people in the Eastern Church couldn't readMost people in the Western church spoke LatinThe pope was shy and didn't like speaking to other people

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Q5.How did Constantinople challenge the power of the pope? (pick two)

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People in Constantinople claimed to be the 'true Romans'.People in Constantinople declared war on the pope and Rome.People in Constantinople had different religious rituals.People in Constantinople could ignore the pope completely.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Who lived in Constantinople? (pick one)

Select one (1) boxes

The popeThe head of the Eastern ChurchThe head of the Western ChurchThe Pentarchy

1/5

Q2.The Hagia Sophia... (pick two)

Select two (2) boxes

...was the Pope's daughter....was a large church in Constantinople....was later converted into a mosque and a museum....was later converted into a shopping centre.

2/5

Q3.Holy fools, dendrites and stylities... (pick three)

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...were found in Constantinople....stole fish from the market wrapped in chains, lived in trees and on top huge pillars....were seen as strange 'innovations' by the pope....were popular in Rome.

3/5

Q4.Why did the Eastern and Western Churches find it difficult to talk to each other? (pick two)

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Most people in the Eastern Church spoke GreekMost people in the Eastern Church couldn't readMost people in the Western church spoke LatinThe pope was shy and didn't like speaking to other people

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Q5.How did Constantinople challenge the power of the pope? (pick two)

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The Schism of 1054

How much can you remember about the Schism of 1054?

Q1.Why did the pope want an alliance with Constantinople in 1054? (pick one)

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To defend his lands from Norman invaders.To defend his lands from Anglo-Saxon invaders.To defend his lands from the Easter Church.To defend his lands from the Frankish Empire.

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Q2.Pope Leo IX was... (pick two)

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...happy with the use of unleavened bread in the communion service....happy that there were 'holy fools' in Constantinople....afraid that the Normans would take his lands....attacked in Rome in 799 and taken to Charlemagne's court.

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Q3.Holy fools, dendrites and stylities... (pick three)

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...were found in Constantinople....stole fish from the market wrapped in chains, lived in trees and on top huge pillars....were seen as strange 'innovations' by the pope....were popular in Rome.

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Q4.The Schism of 1054 was when... (pick three)

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The pope and the Patriarch of Constantinople became friends.The pope and the Patriarch of Constantinople failed to form an alliance.The pope and the Patriarch of Constantinople disagreed about 'innovations'The pope and the Patriarch of Constantinople excommunicated each other.

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Q5.Which one of these stories suggests that medieval popes were 'all powerful'?

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The story of Charlemagne and Pope Leo III.The story of Peter's Pence.The story of the Constantinople and the Eastern Church.The story of the Schism of 1054.

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Q6.Bonus question! Did you spot the 'deliberate' error in the video for lesson 4?

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Mr Olivey wrote 'Pope Leo IX' (the ninth) when he meant Pope Leo IV (the forth).Mr Olivey wrote 'Pope Leo III (the third) when he meant Pope Leo IV (the forth).Mr Olivey forgot to press record!Mr Olivey forgot to say goodbye!

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The Schism of 1054

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Q1.Why did the pope want an alliance with Constantinople in 1054? (pick one)

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To defend his lands from Norman invaders.To defend his lands from Anglo-Saxon invaders.To defend his lands from the Easter Church.To defend his lands from the Frankish Empire.

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Q2.Pope Leo IX was... (pick two)

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Q3.Holy fools, dendrites and stylities... (pick three)

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...were found in Constantinople....stole fish from the market wrapped in chains, lived in trees and on top huge pillars....were seen as strange 'innovations' by the pope....were popular in Rome.

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Q4.The Schism of 1054 was when... (pick three)

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Q5.Which one of these stories suggests that medieval popes were 'all powerful'?

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The story of Charlemagne and Pope Leo III.The story of Peter's Pence.The story of the Constantinople and the Eastern Church.The story of the Schism of 1054.

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Q6.Bonus question! Did you spot the 'deliberate' error in the video for lesson 4?

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Lesson summary: The Schism of 1054

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