Intro To Western Civ Chapter 7
What was the doctrine that recognizes that all bishops can trace their spiritual ancestry back to Jesus's apostles?
Apostolic succession
Why is Justinian's Code important?
It had a profound influence on Islamic law.
How did the arrival of the Huns affect the Germanic peoples?
How did the arrival of the Huns affect the Germanic peoples?
What Germanic tribe revolted against the Emperor Valens and defeated a Roman army at the Battle of Adrianople in 378 C.E.?
The Visigoths
What did Christianity provide for Barbarian rulers?
Similar beliefs as those of their pagan followers
What name was given to the subdivided Roman Empire that came about under Diocletian, separating into eastern and western sections?
Tetrarchy
The Council of Nicaea established a creed in favor of what Christian doctrine?
That the resurrection of Christ was a symbolic event and not a literal resurrection of his body
Which of the following characterizes Byzantine intellectual achievements?
The Byzantines failed to develop the field of law, believing that law would limit the powers of the emperor.
Which of the following characterizes the barbarian groups of Northern Europe?
Within the barbarian villages, there were great disparities of wealth and status.
Bridget of Kildare is remembered for her
efforts in support of Saint Patrick's conversion of Ireland.