Question
The Byzantine Emperor Justinian had a great deal of influence in shaping the policies of the Eastern Orthodox Church. He was able to play such a large role partly because as emperor
A.
he could decide who would be the next king of Jerusalem.
B.
he was given both military and economic power.
C.
he was given both political and religious power.
D.
he could decide how to spend money given to the Church.
A.
he could decide who would be the next king of Jerusalem.
B.
he was given both military and economic power.
C.
he was given both political and religious power.
D.
he could decide how to spend money given to the Church.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is C. he was given both political and religious power.
As Byzantine Emperor, Justinian held significant authority over both the state and the church, guiding religious policies and influencing the direction of the Eastern Orthodox Church. His position allowed him to intertwine political and religious matters effectively.
As Byzantine Emperor, Justinian held significant authority over both the state and the church, guiding religious policies and influencing the direction of the Eastern Orthodox Church. His position allowed him to intertwine political and religious matters effectively.