In religious matters, what best describes the
power structure in the Byzantine Empire?

The correct answer is B. The emperor had power over the patriarch.

Explanation

The Byzantine Empire is the name of the eastern part of the Roman Empire that existed between 395-1453, its capital was called Constantinople (now Istanbul). One of the religious characteristics of the Byzantine Empire was that the emperor was related to the Church, especially the Patriarch of Constantinople. Therefore, the emperor was in charge of appointing the Patriarch and had power over him. However, the Patriarch could influence decisions such as when trying to restore religious unity with the West, which generated resistance from the patriarchs of the Byzantine Empire. B. The emperor had power over the patriarch.

warfare was the primary means of cultural transmission in both regions.

the church governed the society after the empire fell.   constantine took charge of rome and ended the confusion which had over religion and made christianity as the only religion and that started ruling the roman empire. he also divided the empire into two and fortified the eastern part.   he ruled the eastern part.