Question

\we went on to greece, and the greeks led us to the edifices where they worship their god, and we knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth. for on earth there is no such splendor or such beauty, and we are at a loss how to describe it. we know only that god dwells there among men... we cannot forget that beauty.\... vladimir then inquired where they should all accept baptism, and they replied that the decision rested with him.
background information: in this passage from the primary chronicles, vladimir i of kiev has instructed advisers to inspect the religions of the world and to report their findings back to him.
what religion can you infer is being discussed in this passage?

• islam
• roman catholicism
• judaism
• eastern orthodox

Explanation:

1. Analyze the key elements: The passage mentions Greeks, the beauty of their worship edifices, and the concept of baptism.
2. Recall religious history: Vladimir I of Kiev's inquiry about baptism and the Greek connection points to Eastern Orthodox, as Greece is associated with Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and the description of the religious sites' beauty aligns with Eastern Orthodox churches. Islam (no baptism), Roman Catholicism (less direct Greek connection in this context), and Judaism (no baptism in the same sense) are inconsistent.

Answer:

D. Eastern Orthodox