Question

Prior to the fifth century, the impact of eastern Christianity can best be seen in the western Roman empire in the
a. Popularity of the religions of salvation and prayer rites
b. Adoption of eastern ascetic practices in the formation of Christian monasteries
c. Practices of communion and confession in religious services
d. Practices of animal sacrifice and self-mortification

Answer 1

Prior to the fifth century, the impact of eastern Christianity can best be seen in the western Roman empire in the "b. Adoption of eastern ascetic practices in the formation of Christian monasteries," since these were the most prominent "foreign" entities in the region.