Question

Question

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

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 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.

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 from the given options is:

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

The Byzantine emperors wielded significant power over both secular and religious matters, often merging the roles of emperor and head of the church, which gave them greater centralized control compared to the Roman emperors, who had to navigate a more complex political landscape including the influence of the Senate.