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The Great Schism resulted most directly from the ____
disagreement between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches over the authority of the Pope.
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The Great Schism resulted most directly from the disagreement over the authority of the Pope.
To complete the sentence, you need to select an option from the drop-down menu to provide the missing word. Unfortunately, as a text-based AI, I am unable to see or interact with any visual elements such as drop-down menus. However, I can provide you with a detailed explanation on the topic so that you can choose the correct option from the available choices.
The Great Schism refers to a significant division that occurred within the Christian Church during the medieval period. It specifically describes the split between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church in 1054. The primary cause of this division was a combination of political, cultural, and theological differences between the two branches.
The Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church had been growing apart for centuries due to several factors such as language barriers, different liturgical practices, and divergent interpretations of religious doctrines. However, the immediate trigger for the Great Schism was the issue of papal authority.
In the years leading up to the Schism, tensions between the Patriarch of Constantinople (head of the Eastern Orthodox Church) and the Pope in Rome (head of the Roman Catholic Church) escalated. Disputes arose over various matters, including the role of the Pope as the highest authority in the church, claims of supremacy, and theological differences. These disagreements, coupled with political and cultural clashes, ultimately led to the formal split in 1054.
Therefore, to complete the sentence, you could choose an option from the drop-down menu that best fits the explanation provided. Some possible options might include: conflict between the Pope and the Patriarch, disagreements over papal authority, disputes over theological differences, or clashes between Eastern and Western Christianity.