Question

Three of the following were strengths which enabled the Byzantine Empire to last for over 1,000 years. Which of the following is NOT? A. a well-trained and loyal army defended the empire B. an efficient and professional civil service administered the empire C. the provision for an orderly succession to the throne prevented civil wars D. a prosperous economy based on commerce and agriculture provided finances for the imperial government

Answer 1

C. the provision for an orderly succession to the throne prevented civil wars

Like any other empire and kingdom in the ancient times, the Byzantine empire's throne succession is chaotic. Constant revolts, plots, and assassination attempt to overtake the throne and the unorderly provision in the succession always been a problem to the empire.