Question

which of these statements best describes an outcome of iconoclasm? a. the roman catholic church replaced the eastern orthodox church. b. the pope became more powerful in the eastern orthodox church. c. the eastern orthodox church became bitterly divided. d. islam began to overtake christianity as the preferred byzantine religion.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C. The eastern orthodox church became bitterly divided.

Explanation:

Iconoclasm refers to the belief that there should not be religious or sacred images, pictures or monuments because they are mistaken into idolatry. Iconoclasm is usually a dispute between two groups in the same religion.

Emperor Leo II and later Emperor Leo V, both opposed to portraits of Christ and Saints, this created controversy between supporters of iconoclasm and those who opposed, dividing the Eastern Orthodox Church.