Which statement best completes the diagramn?
Factors Leading to the
Rise of the Byzantine
Empire
The Roman Empire
became too big to be
ruled by one person
Byzantine troops
conquered western
European territory
?
O A. Byzantium became the center of the Catholic faith.
O B. The pope called for a crusade against Muslim invaders.
O'C. Common people in Rome were given the chance to become
leaders
O D. Strong leaders like Justinian and Theodora held power