Question 16
General KnowledgeThe Great Schism of 1054 primarily resulted in the division between:
- A.Catholicism and Protestantism.
- B.Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.
- C.Anglicanism and Presbyterianism.
- D.Coptic Christianity and Syrian Orthodoxy.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.)
Explanation
In 1054 the Church split into the Eastern (Orthodox) church centred on Constantinople and the Western (Roman Catholic) church under Rome.