The Great Schism arose in 1378 when
A) an argument broke out over the nature of the Trinity.
B) England broke away from the Catholic Church.
C) France was converted to Lutheranism.
D) the French cardinals elected a second pope.
E) an earthquake split St. Peter's basilica in two.

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The Great Schism of 1378 was caused by the election of a second pope by the French cardinals, resulting in a split in the Catholic Church with one pope residing in Avignon and another in Rome.

The Great Schism Arose in 1378 When