Question

In less than 100 years after it was founded, the Byzantine Empire faced several major invasions and social divisions. The Visigoths, Huns, Avars, Slavs, Bulgars, and Persians invaded the empire between 395 C.E. and 527 C.E. In addition to foreign invasions, religious cults and political factions began to form in some areas of the empire.
Based on the passage, what can be assumed about the Byzantine Empire in the fifth century?
A.
Most of the empires' citizens prospered during this time.
B.
The government embraced people of all races and backgrounds.
C.
The empire's economy was strong and continually expanding.
D.
Its development was impeded by wars and social division.

Answer 1

The Byzantine empire in the 5th century was facing this:

D.

Its development was impeded by wars and social division

Explanation:

The Byzantine empire had gone through a particularly hard period in their history in the 5th century when there were many barbaric invasions across their land and also in the roman empire too.

The Visigoths, Huns, Avars, Slavs, Bulgars, and Persians invaded the empire between 395 C.E. and 527 C.E.

This also had to do with their own societal breakup inside the kingdom and it had become hard to contain the whole kingdom for the emperor after a ling continuous reign.