Question

A split in the Christian Church started in the 1000s because a. people in western Europe refused to recognize the authority of the pope. b. some bishops were selected by kings while some were named by the pope. c. bishops in eastern Europe refused to recognize the authority of the pope. d. some kings encouraged strict adherence to the faith while some did not. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

A split in the Christian Church started in the 1000s because "bishops in eastern Europe refused to recognize the authority of the pope".

Option: (c)

Step-by-step explanation:

• Due to the larger size and population in Roman Empire, the Empire was divided into 2 parts.

• This can be considered as the major reason for the split in Christian church in the 11th century because the church was divided into two parts, the eastern church was called as 'Eastern orthodox church' and the other was called as 'Roman Catholic Church'.

• The bishop in the Eastern Church also 'refused to recognize' the 'authority of the pope' which caused the split.