Question

The pope in Rome helped to arrange the marriage between Ivan III of Russia and Sophia, the niece of the last Byzantine Emperor. Why might the pope have been disappointed with the results? A) The Russian Empire retained the Eastern Orthodox religion of the Byzantine Empire. B) The westward expansion of the Great Khan of the Golden Horde was stopped by Ivan III. C) As a result of the union, Ivan III and subsequent tsars converted to Roman Catholicism. D) Ivan III attacked Rome and made it part of the Russian Empire in response to the pope's meddling.

Answer 1

Answer: I think the answer is A. but correct me if I'm wrong :)

Answer 2

Option: A) The Russian Empire retained the Eastern Orthodox religion of the Byzantine Empire.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pope Paul II helped to arrange the marriage between Ivan III and Sophia Palaiologina in the hope of restoring the influence of the Catholic Church in Russia. Russia adopted the religion of Eastern orthodox after the arrival of the Byzantine monks Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius. Immediately after Sophia wedding, she converted her faith to her ancestors, Eastern Orthodox. Ivan III agreed to marry her because of her to status and rights as a princess in Constantinople.