Question

Which statement would be most helpful in determining a cause of the Byzantine Empire's shrinking territory between 1020 and 1360?

A. The Byzantine Empire is sometimes known as the Eastern Roman Empire.
B. The Ottoman Empire conquered much of Asia Minor around 1300.
C. The Med Mediterranean sea was a vital waterway for the Byzantine Empire.
D.The Byzantine Empire reached its greatest extent around 550.

Answer 1

B

Explanation: There were a lot of factors in the Byzantine decline but the Ottomans were the main one.