SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In 1414, the Council of Constance attempted to end the Great Schism by choosing a single pope
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The council ended the Western Schism by deposing or accepting the resignation of the remaining papal claimants and by electing Pope Martin V. It was the last papal election to take place outside of Italy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Great Schism eventually ended with the election of a single pope, Martin V, in 1417; however, the power of the papacy was dealt an irrevocable blow.

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