Question

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the Russian Orthodox Church and the princes of Kiev?

The Church was dependent on the princes’ power.


The Church and the princes shared power equally.


The Church controlled the dependent princes.

Answer 1

A ) The Church was dependent on the princes` power.

Answer 2

The relationship between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Princes of Kiev could be described by statement A) The Church was dependent on the princes' power. This was due to the fact that the Russian Orthodox Church was created by the princes of Kiev. They did this to establish solidly their own positions. So the Church was dependent of these princes.