Question

After the divide of the church, eastern orthodox people agreed with the __________, while roman catholics agreed with the __________.

a. pope, bishops

c. pope, king

b. bishops, pope

d. king, bishops

Answer 1

After the divide of the church, eastern orthodox people agreed with the Bishops, while Roman Catholics agreed with the Pope.

Answer 2

b. bishops, pope

Step-by-step explanation:

The Roman Church regarded the pope as their spiritual leader in Rome, even superior to the patriarchs (the bishops). But the Eastern Orthodox Church conflicted with this figure of authority and instead, held the bishops as their leaders. This, indeed, was one of the theological and political differences that resulted in their inevitable division or the so-called "the Great Schism".