History

Question

1

10 points

Identify which of the following characteristics were part of the Eastern Church and the Western Church after it split.

Western Church

Eastern Church

Answer

Western Church: Latin language, Roman Catholic, Pope as head. Eastern Church: Greek language, Eastern Orthodox, Patriarch as head.

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The Eastern Church and the Western Church split in 1054, and each developed its own distinct characteristics. The Western Church, also known as the Latin Church, adopted Latin as its official language and adopted Roman Catholicism as its official religion. The head of the Western Church was the Pope. The Eastern Church, also known as the Eastern Orthodox Church, adopted Greek as its official language and adopted Eastern Orthodoxy as its official religion. The head of the Eastern Church was the Patriarch.