What are religious icons? Describe their purpose, development, and the beliefs surrounding them within the context of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Why did Byzantine rulers like Leo III and his successors develop the movement known as “iconoclasm.” What were the characteristics and major events of this movement? How did iconoclastic thought in Western Europe lead to a break between the Latin and Greek branches of the Catholic Church?

Describe the social and economic effect of world war on england and usa

Which statement describes the influence of elizabeth i on england? a. her great inherited wealth made requesting funds from parliament rarely necessary, which minimized conflicts. b.her skillful use of personal advisers to communicate her wishes to parliament promoted stability. c.her clever secret diplomacy and many successful wars made her popular with the english people. d.her continuing support of english explorers in the americas brought in vast supplies of silver and gold.

The political, economic, or cultural environment that surrounds an event provides the event with its