The Weakness of the Byzantine Empire in the Eleventh Century

question 38

Multiple Choice

The weakness of the Byzantine Empire in the eleventh century was caused,in part,by:

• A) a series of ill kings who did not reign for very long.
• B) diplomatic overtures it made to the Islamic Caliphate.
• C) a series of raids along the northern border of the empire.
• D) a drastic reduction in trade due to closing markets in the East.
• E) the debasing of the empire's gold coinage.

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