Question

which statement best describes the great schism of 1054? a peace treaty ending conflicts across christian europe a temporary truce between western and eastern christian leaders a formal split between roman catholic and eastern orthodox a council that unified all christian churches under one head

Explanation:

The Great Schism of 1054 was a significant event in Christian history where the Christian Church split into two major branches: the Roman Catholic Church (Western) and the Eastern Orthodox Church. Option A is incorrect as it was not a peace treaty. Option B is wrong because it was a permanent split, not a temporary truce. Option D is incorrect as it was a split, not a unification. Option C accurately describes it as a formal split between Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox.

Answer:

C. A formal split between Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox