What were the two main branches of the Christian Church during the time of the Byzantine Empire?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the two main branches of the Christian Church during the period of the Byzantine Empire, which relates to historical aspects of Christianity and its divisions.
Answer
Roman Catholic versus Eastern Orthodox
The final answer is Roman Catholic versus Eastern Orthodox.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Roman Catholic versus Eastern Orthodox.
More Information
The Great Schism in 1054 marked the division between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing Protestantism as part of this schism, but it occurred later during the Reformation.
Sources
- The Great Schism - education.nationalgeographic.org
- What two branches of Christianity resulted from the first split ... - Quora - quora.com
- The Great Schism Explained - RFE/RL - rferl.org
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