What Kind of Relationship Did the Byzantine Emperor Have with His

question 54

Multiple Choice

What kind of relationship did the Byzantine emperor have with his subjects?

• A)While a vast gulf separated him from his subjects,the emperor's autocratic government kept strict control over the people.
• B)The emperor maintained close personal contact with his subjects in order to understand their wants and needs.
• C)The emperor mainly oversaw military affairs,and thus,his subjects lived mostly autonomously from the central authority.
• D)The emperor focused on political issues,leaving the people to practice religion as they wished.
• E)The emperor lived a simple and humble life to set an example of Christian love to his subjects.

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