Question

The Great Schism resulted most directly from:

a. actions of iconoclasts
b. ruling of the Council of Nicea
c. Byzantine rejection of the pope
d. Conversion of Constantine

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The Great Schism, which occurred in 1054, most directly resulted from:

c. Byzantine rejection of the pope

This schism was primarily due to political, cultural, and theological disagreements between the Western (Roman Catholic) and Eastern (Orthodox) branches of Christianity, including disputes over papal authority and certain doctrines.