Similarities:
1. Both churches trace their roots back to the original Christian church founded by Jesus and his apostles.
2. Both churches believe in the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus Christ.
3. Both churches have a hierarchical structure with a pope or patriarch at the top.
Differences:
1. The Roman Catholic Church is centralized in Rome, while the Eastern Orthodox Church is decentralized with its main headquarters in Constantinople.
2. The Roman Catholic Church recognizes the Pope as the head of the church, while the Eastern Orthodox Church recognizes the Patriarch as the head of the church.
3. The Roman Catholic Church follows the Latin Rite, while the Eastern Orthodox Church follows the Byzantine Rite.
Source: Holt McDougal, World History: Patterns of Interaction, Chapter 10: The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Compare and contrast the Roman Catholic Church with the Eastern Orthodox Church. Provide at least 3 similarities, and at least 3 differences. Be sure to cite the lesson or textbook to support your answer.
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