Question

Which of the following accurately describes John of Damascus?
A. Patriarch of the Byzantine church?
B. the leading opponent of iconoclasm
C. The military governor of Damascus
D. The pope who excommunicated Leo lll

Answer 1

B. In the early 8th century AD, iconoclasm, a movement seeking to prohibit the veneration of the icons, gained some acceptance in the Byzantine court. In 726, despite the protests of St. Germanus, Patriarch of Constantinople, Emperor Leo III issued his first edict against the veneration of images and their exhibition in public places.
On wikipedia it says that he is known for "defense of holy images" in big bold letters
This shows how he couldnt have been the patriarch of constantinople because St. germanus was
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_of_Damascus
May I ask what class this is for? I took world history but did not remember this. Man AP world was tough.

Answer 2

It's for 10th grade world history Byzantine era.. I knew he was a monk but I guess I didn't know what iconoclasm was. Thanks for your answer!

Answer 3

Sure thing lol im mostly a math guy

Answer 4

I'll make sure to ask for your help cause math is a bad subject on my part haha

Answer 5

alright i'm new on here. saw this on an advertisement

Answer 6

Me too, And one more question if you dont mind?

Answer 7

alright ill see what I can do

Answer 8

What was the reason that indicated why the ottomans decided to make Constantinople their capital?
The Ottomans were interested in using the port to launch expeditions into Central Asia.
The Ottomans were trying to strengthen their claims over the old byzantine empire.
The Ottomans needed a river port to continue their expansion into the plains of central Spain.
The Ottomans were trying to convince the Christians of Greece that they would defend Christianity.

Answer 9

hmmm a tough one. I would say B

Answer 10

Thank you :)

Answer 11

idk if its right im looking into it

Answer 12

Take your time, I figured that was right because my study guide i have pretty much says something that would agree with that answer i think.

Answer 13

With the capture of Constantinople, Mehmed II had acquired the "natural" capital of its kingdom, albeit one in decline due to years of war. And the conquest of the Byzantine Empire removed a foe to the rear of the Ottoman advance into Europe. So yes a conquest of the byzantine empire

Answer 14

By the way i need to go soon...

Answer 15

Its fine :) Thats all i needed!

Answer 16

just wanna thank you again

Answer 17

Alright cya!

Answer 18

Question - Which of the following accurately describes who John of Damascus was?
Answer - The leading opponent of iconoclasm