Question

select the correct answer.
what was the iconoclastic controversy?
a. it was a defiance of the emperors orders.
b. it was a challenge to religious symbols.
c. it was a refusal to adopt new customs
d. it was a denial of the citizens rights.

Explanation:

The Iconoclastic Controversy was a series of conflicts in the Byzantine Empire centered on the debate over the use and legitimacy of religious icons (sacred images). Those who opposed icons (iconoclasts) sought to remove or destroy them, challenging their role in religious practice.

Answer:

B. It was a challenge to religious symbols.