What was one effect of the iconoclast controversy on the byzantine empire? a. a break in relations between the east and west b. the collapse of the roman catholic church c. the establishment of “new rome” d. the pope’s call for the crusades

One effect of the Iconoclast Controversy on the Byzantine Empire was breaking relations between the East and West. The correct answer is A.  

EXPLANATION

Iconoclast is a Greek term that means "icon destruction". The "icon destruction" means intentionally destroy the symbol, painting, or statue of a religion. Iconoclast is caused by the rise of making symbols, paintings or statues of holy figures such as Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, and other saints which are then worshiped. This is considered blasphemy and polytheism.

Byzantine Iconoclast refers to two periods in the history of the Byzantine Empire when the making of religious images or symbols was opposed by religious and imperial authorities. "First Iconoclast" took place around 730 AD and 787 AD, during the Isaurian Dynasty. "Second Iconoclast" occurred between 814 AD and 842 AD.

Byzantine Iconoclast occurs because of the Islamic prohibition of images which later also influenced Byzantine thought. Islam’s success motivated Byzantine Christians to adopt the position of Islam. One that was adopted was to reject the existence of images of idolatry and destroy them. Yet, during that period, the Western Church strongly supported the use of images. Thus expanding the differences that develop between eastern and western traditions.

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KEYWORD: church, byzantine, Islam

Subject: History

Class: college

Subchapter: Iconoclast

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