Question

In 1472, Ivan III of Russia married Sophia, the niece of the last Byzantine Emperor. Which reasoning LEAST establishes Russia's

claim of being the "Third Rome" in light of the marriage?

Answer 1

A) Ivan III banished many noble families to Moscow.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Ivan III married the niece of the last Byzantine Emperor, he established his claim that Russia was the "Third Rome" but the reasoning that Ivan III banished many noble families to Moscow LEAST demonstrates this claim.