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Which of the following was a political cause of the East-West Schism?

A. disputes over the language of religious service
B. disputes over the role of religious icons
C. disputes over the nature of God and the Nicene Creed
D. disputes over the leadership of the Christian church

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The correct answer is D. disputes over the leadership of the Christian church. The East-West Schism, which occurred in 1054, was marked by significant disagreements between the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Orthodox Church in the East, particularly regarding the authority of the Pope and the role of other church leaders.