Although differences in doctrine had the potential to splinter the early Christian church into dozens of sects, a unity of belief and ritual was maintained by a __________.

A. single religious leader known as the pope
B. group of secret nuns
C. network of bishops
D. regular publication of current thought


Answer: C

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