Question

Which of the following best compares the power of the Roman and Byzantine emperors?(1 point)
Responses

The Byzantine emperor was not recognized by the senate as the Roman emperor had been.
The Byzantine emperor was not recognized by the senate as the Roman emperor had been.

The Code of Justinian ensured that the Byzantine emperor would have less control than Roman emperors.
The Code of Justinian ensured that the Byzantine emperor would have less control than Roman emperors.

While both were head of the government, the Byzantine emperor had greater control over the government.
While both were head of the government, the Byzantine emperor had greater control over the government.

The Roman emperor had more power than the Byzantine emperor, except in religious matters.

Answer 1

The best comparison of the power of the Roman and Byzantine emperors is:

**While both were head of the government, the Byzantine emperor had greater control over the government.**

This statement effectively highlights the centralized authority and theocratic nature of Byzantine rule, especially as the Byzantine emperor often wielded significant influence over both political and religious matters.