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Question 28 of 35

The Byzantine Empire survived the fall of the Western Roman Empire because
it:
OA. converted to Islam to form alliances with Muslim empires.
OB. was able to defend itself against foreign invasions.
C. preserved the customs of ancient Greece and Rome.
D. became the center of power for the Catholic faith.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Although the Byzantines got off the wrong foot, what with the invasion of the first Caliphate, it managed to survive until the 14th century by pure wits. It managed to defend itself from the Caliphates, the Seljuks, and as I would like to argue, even the Crusaders.

The Downfall of the Byzantines came with the fourth crusade, and although the Byzantine Empire reformed, it was well past its prime.